Overview
Walk the historic Bund with an English guide. 12 buildings, 3 hours, one coffee break. South-to-north route through 150 years of Shanghai history.
Highlights
- 12 Historic Buildings in 3 Hours
- Coffee Break Included
- Story-Led Route: South to North
- Two Sessions: Dawn vs. Dusk
- Small Group, Personal Pace (Max 12)
Itinerary
Shanghai Bund City Walk
Start: Meet at Yuyuan Garden Metro Station (9:00 or 16:00) — Metro Line 10, Exit 1.
Stop 1: Yuyuan Garden Area (Old City Wall) — Walk past the famous garden's outer walls. Contrast between the 1550s Old City and the foreign concession.
Stop 2: Bund No. 1 — Former Asia Building. The Bund's First Tower, built by Asiatic Petroleum Company.
Stop 3: Bund No. 2 — Waldorf Astoria. Walk through the lobby to see the famous 34-meter Long Bar.
Stop 4: Bund No. 12 — Former Hongkong & Shanghai Bank. The most luxurious building east of the Suez in the 1920s.
Stop 5: Bund No. 13 — Shanghai Customs House. Big Ben of Shanghai, plays The East Is Red at 8am, noon, 6pm.
Stop 6: Peace Hotel — Former Sassoon House. Art Deco lobby, still a working hotel.
Stop 7: Bund No. 23 — Former Bank of China. Only building on the Bund built by Chinese architects.
Break: Coffee or soft drink.
Stop 8: Bund Origin — Former British Consulate. Where Shanghai's foreign era began in 1843.
Stop 9: Waibaidu Bridge — Tour ends. Sunset spot for evening session.
What's Included
- English-speaking licensed guide
- 1 coffee or soft drink per person
- Small group (max 12 people)
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from meeting point
Good to Know
- Physical level: Easy. Flat terrain, approximately 4km total walking distance.
- Weather: Tour runs rain or shine.
- What to wear: Casual and comfortable. For hotel lobby visits, neat casual is fine.
- Photography: Great for photos throughout. Best shots from the waterfront at the end.
- Language: All guiding is in English.
- Booking: Contact us at least 48 hours in advance.
- Dining: Need help booking a restaurant? Email us.