The Bund (Wai Tan) Shanghai

5 blocks of Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu between Jinling Lu and Suzhou Creek, Shanghai , Shanghai, China

TravelPod Member ReviewsThe Bund (Wai Tan) Shanghai

  • The Bund

    4

    juanmao 1 contribution Shanghai (上海), China Dec 21, 2012

    Yes, this riverfront boardwalk is touristy, a particular magnet for Chinese farmers in polyester suits who come to gawp at all the fashionable Shanghainese. But part of the fun of an amble down the Bund (it rhymes with fund) is checking out the Chinese checking out other Chinese. Recover from the crowds with a classic martini at the roof terrace of M on the Bund, located in one of the 1920s-era buildings that still line the riverfront. The M is for Michelle Garnaut, an Australian restaurateur who in the spring oversees Shanghai's very own International Literary Festival, which has in the past lured everyone from John Banville to Amy Tan.

    M on the Bund, 5 The Bund at Guangdong Lu, Shanghai, China 200002; 86-21-63509988

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  • surprising observation point

    4

    electracity 5 contributions United States Dec 15, 2012

    Great place to sight see! Surprising European architecture and good view of the Oriental Pearl Tower, as long as there is no fog. Accessible from downtown and not too loud.

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  • Everything You've Heard

    5

    thirdworldtour 4 contributions Brisbane, Australia Oct 10, 2012

    Although I'm still left wondering why ShanHai's best known attraction is a bunch of old, mostly English, colonial buildings. I think it must be the juxtaposition of all the new buildingds across the river at Pudong. Still, the irony is pervasive!

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  • Glorious City

    5

    febryfawzi 1 contribution Jakarta, Indonesia Aug 25, 2012

    what a view! this city serves one and only the beauty of its architecture. The modern way of China!

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  • Nice walk

    4

    sterlingh 1 contribution Winter Park, United States Jul 27, 2012

    Wear cool clothes if you are going in the daytime during the summer. Beautiful views of both sides of the river!

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  • Bling Bling

    5

    thetaotiegirls 0 contribution Venice, China Jul 27, 2012

    An amazing Walk. A great experience. The real Shanghai.

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  • fantastic

    5

    allytiger 1 contribution China Jul 8, 2012

    The Bund is a must visit in Shanghai! It provides a great opportunity for pictures and you can usually smell the sea while there. Be ready for other people to take pictures of you

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  • The bund

    4

    kirstyscotter 5 contributions Bexleyheath, United Kingdom Jul 2, 2012

    An amazing view, it was a great thing to see first

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  • Great Light show

    5

    ozziesescape 2 contributions United States Jun 9, 2012

    The light show on the bund is not to be missed while visiting Shanghai.
    There are many dinner cruises also. This was one of the favorite things we did on our trip.

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  • Amazing Street

    5

    t_rev1980 4 contributions China Jun 2, 2012

    Love this street. Beautiful buildings, and a great view across the river looking toward Pudong and the Lujiazui Skyline

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  • Bund

    4

    alexandre.piche 0 contribution val-d'or, Canada May 24, 2012

    Beaucoup de monde c'est sur le bord de la rivière hang pu pi c'est vraiment beau

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  • BEST 5 BLOCKS IN THE WORLD

    5

    seas_the_day 0 contribution United States Apr 6, 2012

    It was beautiful and really expressed the mix between Asian and European culture. It was my favorite part of Shanghai. It is definently a must see.

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  • The Bund

    4

    sanjay.johal25 0 contribution Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom Mar 5, 2012

    A great way to feel the colonial past of Shanghai. The old buildings and hotels are a great way to spend an afternoon in Shanghai.

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  • Good

    3

    adilibrahim 1 contribution United States Feb 18, 2012

    Great for getting the all necessary pictures from the Bund. The pictures of the Oriental Pearl TV tower and just the whole skyline. Amazing People watching.

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  • where all the foreigners go

    4

    traveler_4_life 2 contributions Schiedam, Netherlands Oct 3, 2010

    A great place to chill out, sit on a bench...observe peoples behavior. On the Bund street there are a lot of shops, some exclusive clubs and restaurants.
    Along the streets there's the testimony of the European occupation, a lot of tall western style buildings that are occupied now by banks, hotels and restaurants.

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  • 7

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  • 9

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  • 10

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