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The Bund

(外滩)
Waterfront and Scenic Lookout
Wàitān, Huangpu
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    "breathtaking lightning scenery on the Pudong side"(12 Tips)
    FRANCIS P.
    "One of the best night views in Asia."(9 Tips)
    Farra Nadiah Z.
    "The Bund is the historical and best place to see Shanghai skyline."(6 Tips)
    Armin S.
    "Amazing view of Pudong..."(4 Tips)
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  • Dave M.heart icon on user image
    Dave McAugust 26, 2018
    When people think of Shanghai, this the view they think about. Shanghai’s lit of financial district in Pudong being viewed from the Bund on the Puxi side of the Huangpu river. An evening must see!
    Upvoted Feb 10
  • Nick K.heart icon on user image
    Nick KFebruary 13, 2016
    Best place in Shanghai!!! Greatest view, especially in the evening. Suggest to start walking from People's square via Nanging Road and then take a walk in bund.
  • GiB km
    GiB kmJanuary 1, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    One of the most wonderful sightseeing in shanghai!!! Visit in the morning and night all beautiful,but have to go before all light close at 10pm.
    Upvoted 1 week ago
  • David C.
    David ChiuOctober 16, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    If the crowds heading to/from the Bund on East Nanjing Road when it opens up to traffic again are too much for you, go a block or two south to one of the smaller streets, much less crowded.
  • David C.
    David ChiuOctober 16, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Everyone crowds around the area directly across from East Nanjing Road, walk a little south and the crowds quickly thin out with a great view of PuDong for photos.
  • HUGO BOSS
    HUGO BOSSMay 17, 2013
    Go to the Bund Strip and take a walk at the river side during the blue hour to enjoy the breathtaking lightning scenery on the Pudong side and the famous Shanghai Skyline!
  • Nam Nắn Nótheart icon on user image
    Nam Nắn NótNovember 2, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Always full of people day&night.But at night u feel the city more beauty with the light.From the bund u can see river view,and the high tower on Pudong bank(Jin Mao,Oriental Pearl,SWFC tower)
  • Mert Y.
    Mert YmzJune 1, 2015
    It is wonderful landscape of Shanghai. It is the best place I have ever seen. You can see Pudong landscape from here and can take lots of photos. I got taken photo here and by wechat I added it
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CApril 24, 2017
    Love scenic outlooks and modern parks within any high-rise city... because of the great views (of both the East and west side of the city), it'll be super crowded and busy during most of the day!!
  • Guillermo L.
    Guillermo LemaAugust 15, 2014
    You can see Pudong District and take great photos of Shanghai's awesome skyline: futuristics skyscrapers. Across the street there are a lot of historical buildings with european's architecture.
  • Naoki F.
    Naoki FerrioJanuary 8, 2019
    Loaded with shops (locals and mid end western brands) and western buildings. The bund tunnel also worth to try if u like psychedelic views. Take Metro line 2 n get off at Nanjing East rd.
  • Epicurean .heart icon on user image
    The waterfront promenade offers outstanding views of old colonial Shanghai on the west side where buildings of baroque, neo-classical, & Gothic styles provide a glimpse of the city's old-world charm.
  • David C.
    David ChiuOctober 16, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Everyone walks down East Nanjing Road to get to the bund, at night the police will compel everyone to use the south sidewalk heading to the bund, and north sidewalk coming back (keep right).
  • Elisa A.heart icon on user image
    Elisa AnguloJune 20, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    You can't missed it in Shanghai. If you want a quieter place you can walk along the promenade after the restaurant in the Yacht club and if you go there in a weekday in the morning the place is yours
  • Sebaheart icon on user image
    SebaApril 2, 2016
    Perfect view and good to walk around and see Pudong on the other side. Perfect by night if view is good
  • Nam Nắn Nótheart icon on user image
    Nam Nắn NótNovember 11, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Located on the West Huangpu River (Puxi),always crowded both day&night (espescially in weekend).but look more beauty in the night,walking around & enjoy.View hight tower on the opposite riverbank
  • Kellyheart icon on user image
    KellyJanuary 22, 2016
    Amazing views. Most of the lights shut off at 10pm, so come at dusk to give yourself plenty of time to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the views.
  • Stacy B.heart icon on user image
    Stacy Bo BacySeptember 3, 2016
    What a picturesque view. Beautiful day or night. The banks across the street have some incredible architecture, as well. Definitely a must-see when in Shanghai.
  • Yanick L.heart icon on user image
    Yanick LandrySeptember 28, 2015
    The view by night and by day are equally interesting experience. Be sure to come in between 7pm and 11pm for the light show on Pudong's buildings.
  • Lester A.
    Lester AmaraNovember 7, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Take a walk down the Bund to experience picturesque views of the Shanghai skyline. Great place for taking photos. Watch the lights turn on at 7 PM daily.
  • Simple Discoveriesheart icon on user image
    Simple DiscoveriesMay 12, 2016
    Take a stroll along the waterfront and gaze onto the dazzling lights & heights of Shanghai. The iconic Pearl TV Tower doesn't light up until just after sunset so be patient for the night view.
  • Dang L.
    Dang LeApril 8, 2015
    Make sure to go on a clear night! The building lights are beautiful. Even some boats are in bright LED lights as well. The lights turn off exactly at 10pm. Not a second later.
  • Tom V.heart icon on user image
    Tom VandenbogaerdeFebruary 4, 2017
    Great view of the financial district and an architectural row of buildings on the other side. Can be very crowded though!
  • Dyg. M.heart icon on user image
    Dyg. MaisarahDecember 16, 2012
    Incredibly beautiful view in between the high rise and old european architecture. A must visit place. The lights during night at those Pudong's highrise building were so beautiful!
  • Kojiba O.heart icon on user image
    Kojiba OriginaruApril 17, 2015
    Wonderful place for walking and take a picture of high tower another side
  • The Wall Street Journal
    The Wall Street JournalFebruary 5, 2015
    In the early morning, locals, expats and tourists alike can be seen jogging, practicing tai chi and people-watching. Read more
  • Cecily S.heart icon on user image
    Cecily StoreyAugust 19, 2015
    View from the Pudong side is spectacular. Plan ahead to walk after your visit as finding an available cab amongst the throng of people is near impossible.
  • Hotel Indigo
    Hotel IndigoApril 19, 2013
    A stretch of superb buildings originally built for the British along the Huangpu River, today it has become a promenade that offers some of the best views of Shanghai. Read more
  • Quentin L.
    Quentin LafonJuly 25, 2014
    The symbol of Shanghai ! Go there before 10:00 pm cause they turn the harbor lights off after. And don't forget to take postcard pictures !
  • Faezeh K.heart icon on user image
    Faezeh KmnMay 26, 2017
    You will see the old part and the modern part of shanghai the same time;the lights are great at night and so lovely scenery
  • Chao-Cheng W.heart icon on user image
    Chao-Cheng WenAugust 12, 2016
    What a beautiful seeing. Many wedding couples take wedding photos there. And, we felt the power of a past age and current China country. Must visit in your life.
  • Vee C.
    Vee ChaimuangmaApril 24, 2016
    You has to see it both on day time and night time. BEAUTIFUL! ps. Avoiding a foggy day is an suggestion. 😉
  • Vivian L.heart icon on user image
    Vivian LeeDecember 14, 2018
    Great waterfront walking area with excellent view of the Shanghai Oriental pearl tower
  • Tian X.heart icon on user image
    Tian XieOctober 28, 2017
    Great view of Pudong 浦东, which was just a swamp 40 years ago.
  • Adrian A.heart icon on user image
    Adrian AlvaApril 29, 2018
    The place to be to witness the illumination on Shanghai tower mansion and other skyscrapers China style led magic. Only from 7-10pm!!
  • Alexandr K c.
    Alexandr K c-headOctober 4, 2014
    Scenic view to the skyline of modern China. The best time is to go here just before the sunset (about 6pm in summer).
  • Jonasheart icon on user image
    JonasSeptember 7, 2013
    If the Bund boardwalk is packed around Chenyi square (at the end of Nanjing Road), walk a bit North or South and the big crowds will disappear quickly.
  • Kenneth W.heart icon on user image
    Kenneth WilsonJuly 30, 2017
    The views at night show the grandeur of the majestic financial capital and the history of the architecture is quite interesting
  • Sabrina S.
    Sabrina ScottJune 12, 2013
    It's beautiful at night, but the best experience is early in the morning! Catch the residents flying kites, playing musical instruments and on their morning walks - sometimes backwards!
  • Tevfik Denizhan M.
    Take a look at "rich China". The real one is at Beijing's back streets. World's 2nd, China's 1st tallest building, pearl shaped tower and bottle opener shaped tower will be at your sight.
  • Greg Y.heart icon on user image
    Greg YeadonSeptember 19, 2016
    What an amazing skyline! To top it all off, Shanhgai was smog free coming off the G20 summit.
  • Jasonheart icon on user image
    JasonFebruary 12, 2016
    In 1927 it's been accurately commented by Far East Review that 'Versatile style were built by multi countries yet in great harmony.'
  • Ashi U.heart icon on user image
    Ashi UkJuly 9, 2018
    What an amazing view at night..you just feel like staying there and looking at those skyscrapers.Beautiful!
  • Masi J.heart icon on user image
    Masi JNovember 29, 2018
    The best for walking especially at night although it’s crowded😍
  • Ivan G.heart icon on user image
    Ivan GarinSeptember 25, 2015
    Breathtaking view at night when the lights turn on. Expect massive crouds and fight for a selfie space without strangers faces.
  • Gregory K.heart icon on user image
    Gregory K.June 4, 2017
    Pretty visual both in the day and night time. Lights shut off around 10ish
  • Jan V.heart icon on user image
    Jan VávraApril 24, 2019
    Great view to skyscrapers (Orient Pearl, Shanghai Tower and others) and smog.
  • Irina M.
    Irina MoonAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    ONE OF THE BEST IN SHANGHAI! Tourist spot number 1!
  • 高手놀리밑™heart icon on user image
    Great light show. Reminds me of the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong
  • Nick K.heart icon on user image
    Nick KFebruary 17, 2016
    The best view of SH ever. Try to catch both day and night view
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