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The Bund (Wai Tan)

5 blocks of Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu between Jinling Lu and Suzhou Creek, Shanghai, China
As featured in 3 days in Shanghai and 1 other guide
Ranked #4 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.5 of 5 stars 972 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Walking, Shopping, Dining
Fee: No
Traveler Description: The Bund is a symbol of Shanghai and an epitome of Shanghai's modern history.  From the Oriental Pearl TV Tower you can see the Bund. The... more »
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Cairns, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We found the Bund very safe both day and night, with beautiful views by night. It was not as crowded as expected. Endless photo opportunities. More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This is an excellent place to walk around and see the city come a live at anytime of the day... particularly in the evenings More

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Shanghai, China (US Expat)
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The view of the Pudong side of the river is beautiful and berry Modena. In contrast the Puxi side is rich in history. At night the boats travel the river and are illuminated. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The true esscence of Shanghai and a beautiful sight! Chinese invest so much in growth and prosperity you can't visit Shanghai and not see the Bund all lit up. Must go at night, the colors and buildings are spectacular and it's a great photo opportunity. More

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Brasov, Romania
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I liked eveything! Great to take the boat trip and see both sides of the river (old-new). It is also a great panorama! More

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Barcelona, Spain
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221 reviews 221 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This is the centre of shanghai and shows all the paradoxes of the place Every two minutes you will be stopped and asked if you need a Rolex, lady massage or a bag, but the view is magnificent a mixture of the western architecture of before the war and the magnificent Chinese architecture since china opened up The sky line... More

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Makati
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

It was a great busy street full of modern and big shopping malls. I liked that you can transfer from one mall to another with ease and you see a lot of fashionable people shopping around. At night, the street gets lighted and it just looks great. I didn't like the proliferation of pick pocketers though and there seems to... More

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Canberra
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Our hotel overlooked the Bund, and from the early hours of the morning people would be out walking, jogging, exercising, even playing tennis. It was lovely to walk along in the evening with the beautifully lit buildings on both sides of the river, and the brightly lit tour boats, creating a beautiful ambience. More

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Cardiff
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Lovely walk along the Bund with British buildings one side and the Shanghai skyscrapers on the other. Watch out for the tea ceremony scam (but then that is in every tourist place in Shanghai). More

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Singapore, Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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The night cruise is very enjoyable n it's very interesting to see all the lights at night from he cruise ship. More

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