The Bund

Written by Matteo Updated Mar. 14, 2025

The Bund, which extends from Jinling Road in the south to the Waibaidu Bridge in the north, is a 1.5-kilometer-long boulevard on the western bank of the Huangpu River. walking along Zhongshan Road, not only can visitors enjoy the scenery of Huangpu River but also have a glimpse of the development of the Lujiazui district on the other side.

The architecture along the Bund is unanimously honored as a "World Architectural Fair", including all kinds of tall buildings like the Gothic style, Baroque style, Roman style, Classical style, Renaissance style, and a combination of Chinese and Western styles. It is a romantic place for lovers.

Lovers' Wall

Being 1700 meters long, the Lover's Wall is a box-structure wall with a reviewing stand built above to prevent the flood. The reviewing stand was paved with 140 thousand colored bricks and granite stone with 32 semi-circled reviewing balconies facing the Huangpu River, and 64 squared lights along those balconies. The reviewing stand is arranged with 21 bowl-shaped flower terraces, square or six-angled pavilions, and stone benches of all shapes.

World Architectural Fair

The quintessence of the Bund is architecture lined up along the Bund, the so-called "World Architectural Fair". There are the well-known Bank of China Building, the Peace Hotel, the Customs Building, and the HSBC Bank Building. Those buildings are harmonious both in architecture colors and skyline. No matter it is a far look or a stroll between the buildings, you can feel its grandeur, elegant and dignified bearing. The recommended visiting time is at night with the lights on.

A night walk along the Bund is a great way to enjoy the spectacular Shanghai nightscape.

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