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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 #2 of 503 attractions in Shanghai
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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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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

It was cold during the period of April when we travelled. We totally forgotten the cold upon see the night lights along The Bund, we like the old colonial feel, it just feel that we were transported back to 1905s :)

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

It was great fun to walk along The Bund and see the old buildings we've seen in films. The view across the river of the new skyscrapers is nice, too, but when we were there it was obscured by smog.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

views are good for taking photos of both the Bund area and the Pu Dong area. The downturn is that it can get too crowded during the peak times.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Good area for walking. Nice family style restaurants if you search them out. The river trip is useful to sort out the local geography, as were the "BIG BUS" tours. Weather and fog were downers but that's beyond our control.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The Bund historic buildings have been preserved and plaques on the buildings tell the history of each. The promenade area of The Bund is great for walking and admiring the new buildings of Pudong across the river.

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Taipei, Taiwan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Lots of great photo ops! Just be sure to make it back to the MRT before 10:30pm or you'll be stuck haggling with a taxi driver (who doesn't speak English and wants to overcharge foreigners) in order to get back to your hotel.

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The Bund is a great place to stroll around. The view of the Pudong skyline is priceless. Excellent spot to take photos. Nice to stroll from north to south.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The Bund is wonderful to walk around. Start from People's Park and enjoy the people watching. Once at the Bund, find a restaurant or bar with a view and enjoy!

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Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Great place for an evening stroll, the lights on the buildings at night are well worth a visit. Plenty to see around the area and the river is lovely. We were approached by a nice young chap who wanted a chat, so we are still wondering if he was just friendly or about to con us into something, but we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Everyone says that Shanghai isn't "real" China, but I don't think so. The city is a landmark in urban development, and visiting The Bund is the best way to recognize how it can swallow you! The buildings are absolutely gorgeous. You can go to a dock near the river and see many families and locals just hanging around by the... More

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