One of Shanghai’s most recognizable architectural creations, The Bund in Shanghai is a street located in Huangpu District. The street basically contains ancient colonial-era buildings and is among the most famous tourist destinations in Shanghai. At the time the first British company opened at this place, it was nothing more than an embankment along a quite muddy waterfront, but during Shanghai’s history as a city of trade, it became the epitome of its elegance.

Extending from Waibaidu Bridge over the Suzhou Creek in the north to the Jinling Road in the south, The Bund is on the western bank of the Huangpu River. Atop a wall built in its vicinity for flood control is a spacious walkway, ideal for sightseeing. Nicely dotted with European-style garden lights and flower beds the walkway is paved with colourful tiles, making it the ideal place for a leisurely stroll and viewing Huangpu River.

52 buildings of various architectural styles such as Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Renaissance, Art Deco, Beaux-Arts and Neo-Classical stand at The Bund. Some of the main buildings in the vicinity include Asia Building, Shanghai building which served as the main social club for British natives in Shanghai and the China Merchant Bank.

The view of the river from the street is simply spectacular with various tourist ferries and cargo vessels navigating through the water and the stunning backdrop of soaring skyscrapers such as the Oriental Pearl Tower embellished with neon lights that indicate the offices of European architecture and top world brands. The eternal pride and symbol of Shanghai, The Bund is frequented by people each morning and evening to admire the panoramic vistas.