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The Bund

A sight in Huangpu, Shanghai, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Night.

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The Bund in Huangpu, Shanghai
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Why go

Riverside promenade of 1920s banks and hotels facing the Pudong skyline.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Shanghai, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Yang's Fried Dumplings and Long Bar at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Huangpu
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Night

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Shanghai, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Yang's Fried Dumplings

    Local chain known for shengjian bao, pan-fried pork buns with crisp bottoms.

    Food · 0.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Long Bar at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai

    Restored bar of the 1911 Shanghai Club on the Bund, known for its long counter.

    Drinks · 0.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Yu Garden

    Ming dynasty classical garden of rockeries, ponds and pavilions in the old city.

    Sight · 1.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Shanghai Tower Observation Deck

    Deck on the 118th floor of China's tallest building.

    Sight · 1.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Shanghai Museum

    Bronzes, ceramics, calligraphy and jade at People's Square, with a newer East branch in Pudong.

    Sight · 2.0 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Jia Jia Tang Bao

    Plain local shop making xiaolongbao soup dumplings to order.

    Food · 2.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

The Bund is a stop on our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Shanghai

The Bund is our only sight pick in Shanghai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Shanghai guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Shanghai run from 8°C in January to 32°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For The Bund itself, we suggest: Night.

Modelled monthly averages for Shanghai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Shanghai weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for The Bund, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200002
Coordinates
31.24026, 121.49058
Destination
Shanghai, China

The Bund: quick answers

How much time do you need at The Bund?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at The Bund. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit The Bund?

Our pick: Night. Insider tip: Walk it twice: early morning for calm, after dark for the lights.

Is The Bund free?

Yes, we list The Bund as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is The Bund?

The Bund is at Zhong Shan Dong Yi Lu, Waitan, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China, 200002, in Huangpu. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include The Bund?

The Bund appears on Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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