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The Bund

Location

Shanghai

China

31° 14' 25.8324" N, 121° 29' 26.0772" E

See map: Google Maps

CN

General info:

The Bund is the Fift Avenue of Shanghai. Once a muddy path along the riverside, the area slowly transformed to a premier location for the banks and trading houses. The architecture is mostly from the 20th century representing the noticeably unchinese neoclassical and art deco styles.

Today the Bund is a designer retail and restaurant zone with exclusive boutiques and hotels. The main activity here for the locals and foreigners seems to be simply strolling around and watching people watching people. A nice escape from the crowds is to have a drink on the roof terrace of restaurant called M on the Bund.

Getting there:

Best metro station to reach the Bund is the East Nanjing Rd. station on lines line 2 and 10 from where you need to walk about 10 mins towards the river. You can also take the Sightseeing Bus Line 1 and get off at The Bund station.

Costs:

Free for all.

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