The Bund & People's Square
Symbolic of concession-era Shanghai, the Bund was the city’s Wall Street, a place of feverish trading and fortunes made and lost. Originally a towpath for…
The Bund & People's Square
The Bund (外滩; Wàitān) is Shanghai’s standout landmark, with its grandiose curve of colonial-era buildings lining the western bank of the Huangpu River. It’s the first stop for visitors, and the historic architecture houses a profusion of exclusive restaurants, bars, shops and hotels.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
The Bund & People's Square
This must-see museum escorts you through the craft of millennia and the pages of Chinese history. It's home to one of the most impressive collections in…
The Bund & People's Square
Originally opened as the Shanghai Race Club in 1934, and having undergone several incarnations since, this iconic building now houses the Shanghai History…
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
The Bund & People's Square
Set over five levels, this modern museum covers Shanghai's urban planning history, tracing its development from swampy fishing village to modern-day…
The Bund & People's Square
Housed in the magnificent former Royal Asiatic Society building (1932) – once Shanghai's first museum – this world-class gallery behind the Bund focuses…
The Bund & People's Square
The neoclassical Custom House, established at this site in 1857 and rebuilt in 1927, is one of the most important buildings on the Bund. Capping it is Big…
Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building
The Bund & People's Square
Adjacent to the Custom House, the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Building was constructed in 1923. The bank was first established in Hong Kong in 1864 and in…
The Bund & People's Square
Like a smaller, more condensed version of the Bund, the pedestrianised, cobblestone Yuanmingyuan Rd is lined with a mishmash of colonial architecture…
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