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The Bund (Wai Tan)

5 blocks of Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu between Jinling Lu and Suzhou Creek, Shanghai, China
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As featured in 3 days in Shanghai and 1 other guide
Ranked #4 of 505 attractions in Shanghai
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Walking, Shopping, Dining
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Traveller 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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Tehran, Iran
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

I like it one the best in Shanghai, after a bit long walking from the Nanjing road beginning you will reach the Bund, it's good to be there before 7 P.M for the lights turn on that time. or for morning jogging or exercise it's really a Shanghaian location.

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

A tour of the Bund with local architectural historian William Patrick Cranley was outstanding. A don't miss experience walking the Bund and hearing the amazing histories of the various buildings.

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Bakersfield, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We enjoyed walking along the Bund, marvelling at the unique architecture, walls of flowers, boat traffic, and historic sites.

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Nantes, France
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Went for a walk here during the day and found that it was way too overrated. I think it would have been better to go at night ... too noisy and polluted when I went there during the day.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Wonderful esplanade alongside Huangpu River. Nice relaxing place to walk and look at the mix of modern and old city buildings. Brilliant colourful wall garden greets you at the main entry point before you climb the stairs for stunning views. Great viewpoint for looking across to the Pearl TV tower. There is a Bund sightseeing tunnel underneath for access under... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

When I was last in Shanghai they were still working on the promenade. On this visit it was finished. The promenade is one story above the street and is beautifully lit. It seemed like all of Shanghai was shash-shaying there and yet it was not overly crowded. Definately a place not to miss in Shanghai. The european style houses, once... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We have been in Shanghai for numerous times but the Bund is always a place for a stroll after dinner. Nice place though touristy, but the old buildings, lightings all reminded that sometimes the Chinese can be good in preserving great things.

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bendigot
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

excellent walk. you dont need a guide. Always lots to see and its a great place to people watch though we found lots of chinese were taking photos of us . Not sure why.

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Sydney
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Wonderful place to take in the views of the old buildings along the street to the amazing nighttime view across to Pudong

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Akron, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Both at day and at night the view is terrific. The pedestrian street is close for any shopping and the Yuyuan Gardens is close as well. One of the bad things is everyone asking you for massages and wanting you to take their picture. I'm not sure what the scam is, but once you take their picture they strike up... More

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