The Bund of Shanghai

As a landmark of Shanghai, the Bund is a must for visitors who come to Shanghai. It locates at the bank of Huangpu River in the Shanghai center. In 1840, Shanghai became the leased territory of foreign countries. From then on, the Bund has become the center of external trade. Many banks and department stores were built here. So the Bund becomes the finance street of Shanghai. And the Bund is also called the Oriental Wall Street.

The Bund is 15 kilometers long. It faces the Huangpu River, which is the longest river in Shanghai. There are a lot of buildings of different styles, such as the Gothic building, the Romanesque building, the Baroque building, etc. It is really an extensive architecture group.

Multinational styles of architectures

The Customs House

The Bund is the long corridor of Shanghai. For more than 100 years, it has been the symbol of Shanghai. Shanghai people are proud of the Bund. It shows the culture of Shanghai and the creation of modern civilization to people.

Facing the broad mother river – Huangpu River, against the architecture groups of different styles, the Bund has abundant culture connotation. In the morning, the Bund is the place that people do morning exercises. In the day time, it is the flourishing tourist attraction. In the evening, it is a romantic place for young people. At night, when the colorful lights are on, the various buildings are just like crystal palaces, which get tourists' high praise. Wandering here, visitors may appreciate the elegant demeanor of Huangpu River, overlook the new look of Pudong district on the opposite bank, feel the relaxing among the green trees and modern gardens.

The Bund at night

Moreover, the sightseeing tunnel in the Bund is a new tourist attraction. It is the first across-river tunnel in China. It is 646.70 meters. It uses escalators to transport tourists. The carriage is beautiful, comfortable, and transparent. It will take people about 5 minutes to go across the river by the tunnel. At the same time, in the tunnel, it shows all kinds of pictures about history, culture, scenery, and so on by modern technology. The process is full of interest and entertainment, which gives tourists deep impression.

So the Bund is a treasure place. Owning a piece of land in the Bund is a symbol of wealth and honor. Here, you may enjoy the famous Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jinmao Tower, and the Shanghai World Finance Center. And the night sights will become more charming. All in all, the Bund is definitely a place worth going to.

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