The Bund is a 1.6 km riverfront of 52 buildings on the west bank of the Huangpu River. Across the water, Shanghai Tower rises 632 m with 128 floors above ground and was completed on 31 August 2014.
What is the Bund?
The Bund is on the western bank of the Huangpu River in Huangpu District, centred on Zhongshan Road, and faces Lujiazui in Pudong. Wikipedia says the international settlement there was formed in 1863. The riverside levee is about 10 metres above street level.
| Building or event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mercantile Bank building | Built 1916–1918 |
| HSBC building | Completed 1923 |
| Customs House | Built 1927 |
| Bund reopened to the public after renovation | 28 March 2010 |
What are the towers across the river?
Shanghai Tower is at 501 Yincheng Middle Road in Lujiazui. Construction began on 1 November 2008 and finished on 31 August 2014; it opened on 1 February 2015. Its height is 632 m, with 128 floors above ground and 5 below.
The tower stands beside the Jin Mao Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center.
When should you go?
The Bund faces west, so the buildings catch evening light and the Pudong towers are lit after dark. We plan the walk for dusk and add a river cruise if you want to see the skyline from the water.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Bund?
One mile, or 1.6 km, according to Wikipedia.
How many buildings are on the Bund?
Wikipedia counts 52.
How tall is Shanghai Tower?
632 m (2,073 ft), with 128 floors above ground.
When did Shanghai Tower open?
It was completed on 31 August 2014 and opened on 1 February 2015.
Sources
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