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The Bund: Walk along the river to see all the action!
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    • herzog63
  • Updated By herzog63 on September 30, 2003
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    • River Action - Shanghai
    River Action
    by herzog63
    There is alot of action on the river! Boats,Ships,Junks & and barges of all sizes are roaming the waters! I could spend hours just watching the boats go by! Sadly I only saw one Junk with it's sails up and it was a prop being used in a Steven Speilburg movie so that doesn't count!

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    The Bund: Huang Pu River
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    • Sharrie
  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    • The Bund - Shanghai
    by Sharrie
    On a lighter note, walking along the pedestrian pathway next to the Huang Pu river is a delightful experience. It's said this area is most romantic at night & many couples spend their evening enjoying the breeze & beauty of the neon-lit architecture on the Bund & across the river on PU DONG new financial district.

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    The Bund: The Bund
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    • Sharrie
  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    • The Bund - Shanghai
    by Sharrie
    Take a leisure stroll on THE BUND, be it in daylight or in the night.

    The Bund, being Shanghai's financial hub - Wall Street of Far East & the symbol of Shanghai, is basically a stretch of street where tall & huge architecture stands one after another by the glittering Huang Pu River.

    Broadly, Shanghai is divided into 2 areas by this Huang Pu River: Pu Dong (East of Huang Pu River) & Pu Xi (West of Huang Pu River). Most of the tourist attractions are located in Pu Xi.

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    The Bund: The Infamous Peace Hotel
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    • Sharrie
  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    • The Bund - Shanghai
    by Sharrie
    PEACE HOTEL: The building with the green roof in the photo is the North Building of Peace Hotel, originally named 'Sassoon Mansion' & was built from 1926-1929. It is situated at No. 20 of No. 1 East Zhong Shan Road.

    Peace Hotel Official Site: ShanghaiPeaceHotel.com.

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    The Bund: Stolling the Bund
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    • Paul2001
  • By Paul2001 on February 14, 2007
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    • The Bund and the crowds visiting during the day. - Shanghai
    The Bund and the crowds
    visiting during the day.
    by Paul2001, 1 more photos
    The Bund is the historical waterfront of Shanghai along the Huangpu River and the Zhongshan Lu. It was here that the foreign powers set up their commercial headquarters in the early part of the 20th century. For many when images of Shanghai come to mind, the imagine the Bund. It is the most frequently photographed section of the city and for many tourists, the starting point of their tour of Shanghai. What makes the stretch of Zhongshan Lu, so remarkable is the very fine collection of art deco buildings that straddle along the west lane of the street. These are some of the finest examples of art deco architecture that you will see anywhere. Most of the buildings have been restored to their earlier splendor after having left to decay during the Mao years. These buildings were the corporate Chinese headquarters for commercial banks, consulates, hotels and custom houses. Although for a view of these splendid buildings, it is best to go across the street to the Bund Promenade, it is a good thing to wander into some of these buildings on your own and visit there lavish interiors. Sadly, as these are private buildings, you will not get much beyond the lobbies but it is worth a try even if you only get this far. Some of the lobbies are elaborately decorated and provide further examples of art deco architecture in detail.
    The promenade itself is a great place to view the modern office towers of the Pudong. It also can be something of a pain for there are more than a few hawkers here attempting to sell you knock off Rolodex-es and other junk. It is also here that you can hook up with a tour boat and cruise up the Huangpu River, another worthy event that I highly recommend. You should also consider a visit at night when the buildings are all lit up by lights. It is spectacular.

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    The Bund: walk along the Bund.
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    • MacKiwi
  • By MacKiwi on September 13, 2002
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    • The Bund - Shanghai
    by MacKiwi
    The Bund is a section of riverfront along the Huangpu river in Shanghai which until the early 1800's was undeveloped. The British set up their consulate and other buildings there after the Opium War.
    In the early 1900's the Bund sprouted up with buildings designed by architects from Britain, France, China, America, Russia, Japan, and others including Jews from various countries.

    The Bund is a record of architecture of the times from around the world, and many of its buildings were the best in Asia for their time.

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    The Bund: Shopping
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  • By o00o on March 5, 2003
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    by o00o
    Its shopping is the best in China. Everything ywant (except coffin) can be found in any shopping center.

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    The Bund: Monument to the People's Heroes
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    • Sharrie
  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    by Sharrie
    MONUMENT TO THE PEOPLE'S HEROES: This monument is designed after 3 rifles signifying the recent 3 historical civilian movements.

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    The Bund: Make up of the Bund
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  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    • The Bund - Shanghai
    by Sharrie
    Generally speaking, the Bund usually represents 24 architecture along East Zhong Shan Road (No. 1 - 33). 10 of these are bank buildings. Others being commercial buildings, national organizations, press, restaurants & clubs.

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    The Bund: Center of International Finance & Trade
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  • Updated By Sharrie on November 13, 2002
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    • The Bund - Shanghai
    by Sharrie
    Most architecture on the Bund were built before 1937 & had not undergone much changes since. Presently, the Bund has become the center of international finance & trade.

    Pictured here is Bank of China (on the left).

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