The Bund of Shanghai

The Bund of Shanghai

The Bund of Shanghai

the bund - For a century the Bund has been one of the most recognizable architectural symbols and pride of Shanghai. Every morning people come here to do exercises and every evening they come to appreciate the view with their loved ones.
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History

The word ‘bund’ derives from an Anglo-Indian word for an embankment along a muddy waterfront and that is what the Bund was originally.

When the first British company opened an office at the Bund in 1846, it became the epitome of elegance. Now many attractive new constructions have been erected in addition to the historical buildings.
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Things to See
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The commemorative square at the junction of Nanjing Road has a fountain and a statue of Chen Yi, who in 1949 became the first mayor of Shanghai in the communist era.

The wharf for pleasure boat rides is also at the end of Nanjing Road. A boat ride on the Huangpu River will take visitors down to the estuary of the Yangtze River and back in just over three hours.

A spacious walkway for sightseeing runs atop a 771-metre long retaining wall on the Bund, paved with colorful tiles and dotted with flower beds and lighting. It is a good place for a leisurely stroll and a view of the Huangpu River.

Opposite the Customs Building is a waterfall electronic clock that shows time in various world cities, surrounded by Chinese wisterias, gingko trees, and azaleas. Buildings in Greek, Renaissance, and Baroque styles can also be seen along the west side of the Bund.

Skyscrapers such as the Oriental Pearl Tower hug the river, neon lights indicating the offices of top world brands.
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Shanghai Bund Facts

    Chinese: Shànghǎi Wàitān 上海外滩
    Location: Extends from Jinling Road in the south to the Waibaidu Bridge over the Suzhou Creek in the north, on the western bank of the Huangpu River, a tributary of the Yangtze River
    How to get to there: Bus 20, 22, 37, 42, 55, 65, 126, 212, or 401.
    Main attractions:  There are three main attractions on Shanghai Bund: 1. Group of sculptures: Light of Huangpu River, Sail, and Wind; 2. Chenyi Square with a stone statue of Chenyi, who was the first mayor of Shanghai; and 3. The Sightseeing Tunnel which is the first underwater tunnel for foot passengers in China.

Half Day Group Tour to the Bund and Yu Garden

    Departure: daily
    Price: 45 USD p/p

Itinerary

8:00-9:15 am: You will be picked up at following locations at the appointed time:

    Renaissance Yangtze Concierge Desk at 8:00am;
    Jin Jiang Tower Group Check in Lobby at 8:20am;
    Portman Ritz-Carlton Concierge Desk at 8:40am;
    Oriental Riverside Pudong Concierge Desk at 9:15.

9:30-10:30 am: First you will visit Yu Garden where you can appreciate the marvelous classic Chinese horticulture.

10:30-11:00 am: Then you will have a walk along the Bund to discover the wide prospect of various architectures.

11:00-12:00 am: After that, you will head to Xintiandi in the old French Concession to enjoy Shi Ku Men architecture and to experience old Shanghai.

Price Inclusions

    Hotels pickup and drop off
    All ticket for attractions listed in the itinerary
    English-speaking guide
    Transport by air-conditioned bus or van

Notes:

    the time listed in the itinerary is for reference only. There are little changes sometimes.
    If your hotel is not the appointed one, please walk or take taxi on your own to the nearest appointed hotel.

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