Visit The Bund & The Nanjing Road
Take a stroll along The Bund on the Huangpu River. Once Shanghai's financial centre, it boasts impressive colonial architecture, so strikingly different in comparison to Shanghai's towering skyscrapers behind. After, head west to the popular Nanjing Road.
Area
Shanghai and Eastern China
Type
Art & Architecture
History
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Leisurely
Duration
1-2 Hours
The Bund, also known as Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, is one of Shanghai's most recognizable sights. It formed part of the great trading houses and banks that had their headquarters there during the 1920s and 1930s.
Known as China's prime shopping street, The Nanjing Road is full of a wide ranges of shops. From The Bund, start head east along this famous street and take time exploring all it has to offer.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationPeninsula Shanghai
Fronting Shanghai's world famous Bund and with spectacular river views, the luxurious Peninsula Shanghai blends in with the historic architecture of its landmark neighbours for a stylish fusion of Art Deco-inspired glamour.
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View AccommodationCapella Shanghai Jian Ye Li
The boutique Capella Shanghai has been inspired by its cultural location, allowing you to experience the Shanghai of the 1930s. Expect an abundance of space in your beautifully designed luxurious villa.
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View AccommodationSunrise on the Bund
Sunrise on the Bund is a contemporary luxury hotel located two minutes’ walk from Shanghai's famous Bund. Offering a blend of Old Shanghai-meets-European style, the Sunrise on the Bund boasts great facilities and an ideal location for exploring Shanghai.
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View AccommodationAlila Anji
Alila Anji's charming design incorporates modern understated luxury into its traditional Chinese roofed-village exteriors, blending into its tranquil surroundings of hillside lake, pristine bamboo groves, tea plantations and spring blossoms of plum trees.
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View AccommodationTsingpu Suzhou Retreat
Tsingpu Suzhou Retreat is an idyllic retreat at the water town of Suzhou, housed at the former residence of Chinese painter Shen Zhou.
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View AccommodationXihai Hotel Huangshan
Nestled at the foot of Danxia Peak close to the Xihai Valley, Xihai Hotel Huangshan offers clean and comfortable accommodation on the UNESCO-listed Yellow Mountain, making this a wonderful base for hikers to enjoy the scenic misty trails of the region.
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View AccommodationAmanfayun
Amanfayun is a truly unique rural retreat on the outskirts of the historic city of Hangzhou. A peaceful and luxurious hideaway surrounded by tea fields, natural forest and quaint villages it is the ideal contrast to China's large cities.
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View AccommodationWaldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Located in a prestigious location at Number 2 on The Bund, The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai encapsulates this vibrant city with a stunning mix of old meets new, modern and colonial, offering the best experience of Shanghai.
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View AccommodationThe PuLi Shanghai
The PuLi Shanghai is centrally located between Nanjing West Road and YanAn Road and is adjacent to Réel, an iimmersive shopping destination fusing fashion, beauty, gourmet and art.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceVisit Shanghai old town & The Yu Garden
Head to Shanghai's old town, an architectural treasure tucked away from the high rises and bright lights that Shanghai is so famous for. This visit will take you to the traditional part of the city, and to its lilongs, steeped in history.
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