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Shanghai Region · China
Meet your private guide at your central Shanghai hotel at your prefered time.Tell your guide if there’s anything you want to see more of on your tour: your itinerary is flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinetary and you are welcome to discuss with your guide if you want to customize your own tour. Typically, you will visit The Bund , the colonial-era promenade along the Huangpu River. Admire the stunning views of old and new Shanghai, including buildings such as the Bund's Old Customs House and iconic skyscrapers.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1The Bund (Wai Tan)
Welcome to the Bund, or Wai Tan, the most iconic landmark of Shanghai and the very symbol of its international heritage. As we stand on the western bank of the Huangpu River, we are at the crossroads of history. …
Listen in the app2Waibaidu Bridge — A Symbol of Free Passage
At the northern end of the Bund stands the Waibaidu Bridge, or the Garden Bridge. This steel truss structure is more than just a piece of infrastructure; it is a significant witness to Shanghai's history. …
Listen in the app3The Peace Hotel — The Zenith of Art Deco
Continuing south, we encounter the Fairmont Peace Hotel, an absolute masterpiece of Art Deco architecture. Originally known as the Cathay Hotel, it was built by the flamboyant businessman Sir Victor Sassoon and opened in 1929. …
Listen in the app4The Customs House — The Pulse of the Port
Standing proudly next to the HSBC building is the Customs House, completed in 1927. Its most prominent feature is the massive clock tower, which houses a clock and bell system based on Big Ben in London. …
Listen in the app5The HSBC Building — A Monument to Finance
Perhaps the most magnificent building on the Bund is the former HSBC Building, now the headquarters of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. Completed in 1923, it was at the time the largest bank building in the world outside of…
Listen in the app6The Bund Promenade — A Stage for the Public
The Bund Promenade is the elevated walkway that runs along the riverfront, offering the best views of both the historic buildings and the Pudong skyline. This space is a vibrant stage for public life. …
Listen in the app7The Pudong Skyline — A Vision of the Future
Looking directly across the river from the Bund, you are confronted with one of the world's most recognizable skylines: Lujiazui in the Pudong District. This view is the perfect counterpoint to the historic buildings behind us. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our walk along the Bund, take a moment to absorb the sheer historical and cultural weight of this place. We have traveled from the humble origins of a muddy riverbank to the zenith of the 'Oriental Wall Street.' We…
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What is The Bund (Wai Tan)?
The Bund (Wai Tan) is a place in Shanghai Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shanghai Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.2406, 121.4906 |
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