The Bund

外滩 · Wàitān

The riverside promenade of 1920s banks facing the Pudong skyline.

No booking needed1–2 hours

Tip

Come at dusk to see both the daylight and the lights coming on. It is extremely crowded on public holidays.

Opening hours: Open all day. Building lights usually on until about 22:00. To be confirmed
Price: Free
How to book: No booking needed.
Getting there: East Nanjing Road (Lines 2 and 10), then walk east
Address in Chinese: 上海市黄浦区中山东一路

Photo: Ermell · CC BY-SA 4.0

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From other travelers

Travel guides

Shanghai in 3 days: a practical itineraryThe Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum East, Lujiazui and the old French Concession in three days, with closing days, metro stops and booking tips.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

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Not yet confirmed by an official source: Opening hours

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