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 AccommodationThe Grand Mansion, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nanjing
Located in the storied cultural district of Changjiang Road, The Grand Mansion is within steps from the Oriental Metropolitan Museum and Presidential Palace.
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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 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 AccommodationDemaotang Jiuhuashan
Boasting a peaceful location at the east foot of Mount Jiuhua and along the Qingtong River, Demaotang Jiuhuashan is a tranquil escape while you are house in its Minnan village-influenced architecture.
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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 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 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 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 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.
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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