Walks · Our pick in Shanghai

The Bund promenade

Riverside walk·The Bund

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About The Bund promenade

The Bund promenade runs along the Huangpu, with the historic buildings on one side and Lujiazui across the water. Walk north from Nanjing Road East towards The Peninsula and the mouth of Suzhou Creek.

Why it's on our list

  • Riverside
  • Historic buildings
  • Lujiazui views

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Bund promenade before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from The Bund promenade are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Yu Garden700 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
  2. Oriental Pearl TV Tower1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
  3. Shanghai Tower1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
  4. Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
  5. Xintiandi2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
  6. Jing’an Temple4.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
  7. Shanghai Museum East4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
  8. Wukang Mansion6.1 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 20 min
  9. West Bund Museum7.8 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 24 min

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