Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
Bund Sightseeing Tunnel
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A pedestrian-only tunnel crossing the Bund, this fun and unique form of public transportation is a pricey but quick way to get across the river on foot. The experience is a bit reminiscent of a Disney Tomorrowland attraction.
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Dave B
13 contributions
Feb 2021
Is it a form of public transport with the added flair of a fun-fair ride or vice versa? Overpriced for the former, somewhat underwhelming for the latter. Nevertheless, it’s there, you’re visiting SH, why not? I wouldn’t advise going out of your way specifically to do it, but if you need to get across those two points of the river, it’s a nice enough experience. One good way to incorporate it into an itinerary would for it to be the start/end of a bike ride along the north bank of Suzhou Creek to/from either the Jade Temple or M50 art area.
Written February 12, 2021
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Mark A. Iyemyra
6 contributions
Oct 2019
I had seem YouTube videos of people riding through this tunnel and it just seemed like a fun thing to do. But in all fairness it is just a fancy commuter ride under the river from The Bund to Pudong. So, in this sense it is a bit pricey. However, it is an easy way to get from The Bund side to Pudong in a very short amount of time, especially if traffic is bad, which it can be.
It does drop you off close to the Pearl Communication Tower, the Aquarium, the Shanghai Disney store and the elevated walkway in the area. So, if you are in good shape to walk around for a while I think it is a great way to get back and forth under the river.
It does drop you off close to the Pearl Communication Tower, the Aquarium, the Shanghai Disney store and the elevated walkway in the area. So, if you are in good shape to walk around for a while I think it is a great way to get back and forth under the river.
Written January 26, 2020
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UprightAndLocked
Connecticut561 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
Expectations were low coming in, but the operators see you coming and are not shy about it. There is nothing to 'sightsee' in the Tunnel. It's like an imitation Disney ride more than anything else, with a low end light show and not much else. Yes, it does get you to the other side of the river. So does the ferry, which is preferable since you can see the river and the skyline while you cross, not to mention saving some not insignificant monies.
Written January 7, 2015
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Sharad
Jaipur, India291 contributions
Sep 2019
The Tunnel connects The Bund waterfront and Lujiazui area of Pudong under the river Huangpu. The light and sound effect in the tunnel is breathtaking. The ride is slow and a new experience. Worth the ride
Written February 4, 2020
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Hany G
Bakersfield, CA1,889 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The bund sightseeing tunnel is just a ride in a small train car that connects the two banks of the river. We booked a round trip ticket and we got some pictures at the stand by the ride
The tunnel is decorated with light to enjoy your ride. Nothing extraordinary but nice to experience.
The tunnel is decorated with light to enjoy your ride. Nothing extraordinary but nice to experience.
Written February 13, 2020
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JustOneCarryon
Canada14 contributions
While walking along the river with a family member, I came across the entrance to the Bund Tourist Tunnel. We were heading toward a nearby subway station. Since our goal was simply to get to the other side of the river, the word "tunnel" caught my eye and my curiosity sparked. Although the entrance fee was higher than a subway ticket would have been, I had to see for myself what the tunnel was all about.
I accomplished my goal of crossing the river in a very short time, though I never figured out why the advertisements featured coloured photos of fish. A glass-enclosed moving capsule moves very slowly along a track while its riders stand inside. I don't wish to spoil any more of the surprise for potential visitors.
While I am glad that I used the tunnel on that occasion, I would be more inclined to call it a mode of transportation than a tourist highlight.
I accomplished my goal of crossing the river in a very short time, though I never figured out why the advertisements featured coloured photos of fish. A glass-enclosed moving capsule moves very slowly along a track while its riders stand inside. I don't wish to spoil any more of the surprise for potential visitors.
While I am glad that I used the tunnel on that occasion, I would be more inclined to call it a mode of transportation than a tourist highlight.
Written September 2, 2006
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ibuprofenman
Makati, Philippines104 contributions
Right in front of the Oriental Riverside hotel is the eastern entrance to the Bund tunnel. So we wondered off down the steps and arrived at a hall with various craftsman advertising their wares.
The ticket booth advertises 3 experiences:
- sea life $30
- sights and sounds $30
- sex (I suspect promoting contraception) $20
What I didn't get is that there only seemed to be one tunnel and while I enjoyed the light show, it was the same whichever experience you had opted for.
While it is quite useful to get quickly to opposite side of the river, $30 is expensive in comparision to other typical transport fees. I did enjoy the experience don't begrudge paying but I left confused as to what exactly was going on.
The ticket booth advertises 3 experiences:
- sea life $30
- sights and sounds $30
- sex (I suspect promoting contraception) $20
What I didn't get is that there only seemed to be one tunnel and while I enjoyed the light show, it was the same whichever experience you had opted for.
While it is quite useful to get quickly to opposite side of the river, $30 is expensive in comparision to other typical transport fees. I did enjoy the experience don't begrudge paying but I left confused as to what exactly was going on.
Written March 14, 2007
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John v
Utrecht, The Netherlands1,753 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
We bought a return ticket in combination with a ticket for the 3d museum at the Bund tunnel and the Oriental Pearl Tower. You are carried with small glass sided unmanned rail cars under the Huangpu River. From the Bund to Pundong. Along the way you get to see some multi media effects with a changing scenery and dito sound effects. It has a high content of psychedelic effects.
I must say, it is very pricey but I wanted to experience it. But after this five minutes ride I did not had the wow feeling
I must say, it is very pricey but I wanted to experience it. But after this five minutes ride I did not had the wow feeling
Written July 4, 2018
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mroy02
Shanghai Region, China1 contribution
Oct 2015 • Business
This review only shows the Bund Pedestrian Tunnel as 5 stars. But in fact, the Bund Pedestrian Tunnel actually broke TripAdvisor's rating system. How you ask? Because the Bund Pedestrian Tunnel is from the future. You see, in the future, we will all use the Bund Pedestrian Tunnel to travel not just across the Huangpu River, but through space, time, and the centre of the world.
Let me begin. It was a misty evening when we journeyed down East Nanjing Road to gaze upon the future of humanity while reflecting on the past. We descended twice - first by the futuristic "moving stairs" and then second through the ocean. We then had to purchase tickets for our future - 50 RMB to see into the future is a small price to pay for eternal enlightenment. Then we descended further into the depth of the earth.
We boarded our transit vehicle. It was just as Jules Verne had described. My wife was immediately sent into a trance and just held on. Then the adventure began...
We were transported to a different place and time - the dawn of a new age where rope lights battle with darkness to avenge the loss of a dear friend. A place at the beginning of the earth where molten magma overtakes dinosaurs and new continents are formed. Life itself is created. Man discovers the stars. Sea life and land animals meet in a glorious dance which ends in the creation of new beings.
After journeying through each Chinese Dynasty we then emerged back into the present. Our ride had ended. My wife and I looked at each other and we knew. We knew we could never go back. Our lives had been fundamentally altered and we were in a new place. That is the power of the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel.
Pros: Mind-altering experiences, visions of the future
Cons: The ride ends, having to go back to reality.
Let me begin. It was a misty evening when we journeyed down East Nanjing Road to gaze upon the future of humanity while reflecting on the past. We descended twice - first by the futuristic "moving stairs" and then second through the ocean. We then had to purchase tickets for our future - 50 RMB to see into the future is a small price to pay for eternal enlightenment. Then we descended further into the depth of the earth.
We boarded our transit vehicle. It was just as Jules Verne had described. My wife was immediately sent into a trance and just held on. Then the adventure began...
We were transported to a different place and time - the dawn of a new age where rope lights battle with darkness to avenge the loss of a dear friend. A place at the beginning of the earth where molten magma overtakes dinosaurs and new continents are formed. Life itself is created. Man discovers the stars. Sea life and land animals meet in a glorious dance which ends in the creation of new beings.
After journeying through each Chinese Dynasty we then emerged back into the present. Our ride had ended. My wife and I looked at each other and we knew. We knew we could never go back. Our lives had been fundamentally altered and we were in a new place. That is the power of the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel.
Pros: Mind-altering experiences, visions of the future
Cons: The ride ends, having to go back to reality.
Written October 5, 2015
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Alastair W
2 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
There aren't enough words in the English language to accurately describe this bonkers little tram ride beneath the Huangpu River. Between the tourist information sign asking visitors to "not go barebacked in public" to the incoherent voiceover yelling things like "fossil variants" and "hell or paradise?" this was one of the best experiences I had in Shanghai. All the other reviewers here simply can't see the diamond in the rough. It was worth every penny and then some. 10 out of 10. Would recommend.
Written March 10, 2017
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Hi, can we ride one way from Pudong Side ? Near Oriental Pearl Tower. On Travelchinaguide website, we found the information as, "Note: The entrance for single way passengers is in Puxi.", so we are wondering on which side should we alight for One way Ride. Many Thanks. Deepak.
Written August 24, 2019
Pudong, the Dong means East of the Huangpu river, where Oriental Tower etc, are located.
PuXi, the Xi means West, where the Bund is located.
Written August 26, 2019
Hi, Please help us by letting us know, which sub station should we alight and move towards to go to this Bund Sightseeing Tunnel on Pudong side ? We want to go from Pudong side to other end, so that we can go to People's Square after alighting.
We searched "Bund Sightseeing Tunnel" on google map, but is only shows the end opposite of Pudong.
Thank you so much.
Deepak.
Written July 13, 2019
Hi Deepak, the sight seeing tunnel merely connects the Bund side to the Pudong side, acting as a tourist attraction only. I recommend you download this app, Metro Shanghai Subway by Wu QiuPing. In fact, it has all of China's main city's Subway maps, which you can download at the Settings. Familiarise yourself with the different subway lines, search for People's Square. You can get there via Line 2 (light green), Line 8 (blue) and Line 1 (red). Beneath the Square, there are plenty of shops, restaurants etc., depending on which exit you took when you alight from the train. Hope this helps, enjoy your holidays.
Written July 13, 2019
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