Visit The Bund & The Nanjing Road
Take a stroll along The Bund on the Huangpu River. Once Shanghai's financial center, 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 AccommodationSuzhou Youxiong Hotel
Designed by Japanese architect, Suzhou Youxiong Hotel beautifully blends the ancient Suzhou design with chic contemporary design.
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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 neighbors for a stylish fusion of Art Deco-inspired glamour.
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View AccommodationTsingpu Yangzhou Retreat
Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat offers a captivating journey into the charming and cultural-rich city of Yangzhou. Enjoy a variety of local activities available on site including exquisite DIY handicrafts, preparation of local dishes and Chinese zither music con
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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 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 AccommodationAlila Wuzhen
Lying just 5 minutes away from the historic water town of Wuzhen, Alila Wuzhen is an exquisite retreat blending inspired design of the Jiangnan ancient canals with understated modern elegance.
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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.
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View AccommodationChaptel Hangzhou
Chaptel Hangzhou is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart one of China’s most picturesque cities. Elegant accommodation combines with world class Relais and Chateaux service and a sublime French restaurant to create a stylish oasis close to the West Lake.
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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.
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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