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The West Bund riverside

Riverside walk·West Bund

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About The West Bund riverside

The West Bund riverside in Xuhui links the area’s museums along Longteng Avenue, from the West Bund Museum to the Long Museum West Bund.

Why it's on our list

  • Riverside path
  • Museums

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

What’s nearby

Distances from The West Bund riverside 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. Wukang Mansion4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 16 min
  2. Xintiandi5.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 19 min
  3. Jing’an Temple6.4 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 20 min
  4. Shanghai Museum (People’s Square)6.8 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 21 min
  5. Yu Garden7.1 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 22 min
  6. The Bund7.8 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 24 min
  7. Shanghai Tower8.4 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 25 min
  8. Oriental Pearl TV Tower8.7 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 26 min
  9. Shanghai Museum East9.3 kmCycle 37 minCar or taxi 27 min

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