Customs House clock tower on The Bund
The Bund is located on the banks of the Huangpu River in the heart of Shanghai. For more than a hundred years, the Bund has been a symbol of Shanghai. Almost all first-time visitors to Shanghai take a walk on the Bund.
The Bund attracts tourists from all over the world. The charm of the Bund lies in its combination of history, culture, and modernity. The Bund offers a unique and unforgettable experience. If you understand the Bund, you can understand Shanghai.
What are the best places to see and visit in The Bund? On the west side of the Bund, there are various historical buildings with different styles. Architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicist, Renaissance, etc.
Previously, the Bund was known as the "Wall Street of the Far East." Today, it is known as the "International Architecture Exhibition". Do you know the history of these buildings? Do you know how they have changed?
There is the "Number One mansion in the Far East" (Peace Hotel), built by British Jews. There is the earliest cement-steel structure building, the Shanghai Club (Dongfeng Hotel). There is China's first Sino-foreign joint venture bank, Russo-Chinese Bank Building (No. 15, The Bund). There is a giant international bank, HSBC Building (The Bund 12). There is one of the most luxurious hotels in Old Shanghai, the Shanghai Mansion.
What kind of tourist attraction is The Bund? The Bund represents both Shanghai's yesterday and Shanghai's today. These historic buildings are now the headquarters of banks and insurance companies, high-end hotels, and high-end shopping and entertainment venues.
What are the most popular things to do near The Bund? The Huangpu River tour is a traditional program of Shanghai tourism. The Huangpu River is the symbol and epitome of Shanghai. The banks of the Huangpu River concentrate the essence of Shanghai's urban landscape.
On the west bank of the Huangpu River, it is a historical building with a different style. On the east bank of the Huangpu River, there are towering modern buildings. From the Huangpu River cruise, you can see Shanghai's past and present, and you can look forward to Shanghai's brilliant tomorrow.
During the Huangpu River tour, you can see the Yangpu Bridge and Nanpu Bridge across both sides of the river. The two bridges, like two giant dragons, lie across the Huangpu River.
Wusongkou is where the Huangpu River, the Yangtze River, and the East China Sea meet. The water of the Huangpu River is blue-gray. The water of the Yangtze River is yellow. The water of the East China Sea is green. The three streams of water are of different colors and meet together to form a unique landscape.
Which part of Shanghai is The Bund located? The Bund usually refers to Zhongshan East 1st Road. Zhongshan East 1st Road intersects with 9 roads, namely the South Suzhou River Road, Beijing East Road, Dianchi Road, Nanjing East Road, Jiujiang Road, Hankou Road, Fuzhou Road, Guangdong Road, and Yan'an East Road.
In Shanghai's place name idioms, the upper reaches of the river are generally referred to as "li" and the lower reaches of the river as "outside". The upstream Huangpu River beach is called "Lihuangpu Beach", referred to as "Litan", and the downstream Huangpu River beach is called "Outer Huangpu Beach", referred to as "The Bund".
The Bund, located north of Shanghai's Old Town, outside the Old Town. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, most of the banks of the Huangpu River were natural beaches. The Huangpu River was the main channel of Shanghai, and at that time the banks were mainly farmland and houses.
What are important facts about The Bund? Because of the Opium War in 1840, Shanghai became a trading port. In 1844, the area around the Bund was designated the British Concession. It became the starting point of the old Shanghai concession and the entire modern city of Shanghai.
At the beginning of the 20th century, a number of buildings were built on the Bund; some were consulates, some were hotels, and some were banks.
The Bund is one of Shanghai's representative places. Visitors can enjoy many beautiful buildings and river views, and also learn about the history and culture of Shanghai.
If you want to enjoy the unique night view of the Bund, you can go around 4-5 pm and gradually wait for the sky to get dark.
Hopefully, this guidebook will help you better understand the Bund in Shanghai and plan your trip.
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