Shanghai Citywalk — The Ultimate Way to Experience the Bund

From heritage architecture to riverfront panoramas, this is the most rewarding way to unveil the soul of the Bund:

Sassoon House → Zhapu Road Bridge → Waibaidu Bridge → The Bund Source → The Bund

Stop One: Sassoon House

Photography + Exhibitions

Steeped in an elegant fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics, Sassoon House exudes a timeless cosmopolitan charm. The river-view terrace on the 7th floor offers one of the most breathtaking vantage points over the Bund.

A recent exhibition, Like a Dream, unfolds through the motif of a whimsical rabbit, weaving fantasy into reality. Advance reservations and tickets are required.

Stop Two: Zhapu Road Bridge

Photography + Scenic Views

Standing upon this bridge, you can fully absorb the metropolitan splendor lining both banks of the Huangpu River. Across the skyline, the iconic Lujiazui “Three-Piece Suite” rises in full view—an unmistakable symbol of Shanghai’s modern ambition.

Nearby, a pause at Flower Coffee Bar is almost obligatory. On a sunlit afternoon, rest your steps with a cup of coffee in hand, gaze at the rippling reflections upon the river, and let conversation drift as gently as the breeze. Perhaps this effortless elegance is the very essence of Shanghai.

Stop Three: Waibaidu Bridge

Photography

Renowned for its graceful steel arches and glittering night illumination, this historic bridge carries both architectural distinction and cinematic nostalgia. It famously appeared in the classic television drama Romance in the Rain, imbuing the setting with a poignant sense of story and memory. Admission is free.

Stop Four: The Bund Source

Photography

Within The Bund Source lies No.1 The Bund, formerly the British Consulate-General and its residence—the oldest surviving structure among the Bund’s historic buildings.

Yifeng at The Bund Source offers an exceptional angle for photographing the distant Oriental Pearl Tower. The nearby Yuanmingyuan Road is equally photogenic; every frame feels like a scene lifted from a period film. Admission is free.

Stop Five: The Bund Architectural Complex

Night Views + Sightseeing Bus

At No. 24 Zhongshan East First Road, board the city sightseeing bus (Line 1) for a panoramic journey along the illuminated waterfront. Unlike walking, the bus ride transforms the cityscape into a succession of cinematic tableaux—glimmering, vibrant, and brimming with life.

Spend a day wandering here, and you will discover that the Bund is not merely a landmark, but a living narrative—where history and modernity converge beneath the same luminous skyline.