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1 The Bund 上海外滩
The Bund is one of the symbols of Shanghai. Located along the Huangpu River, the Bund shows off Shanghai's outstanding foreign buildings, most of which were erected before 1937. To the Europeans, the Bund was Shanghai's answer to Wall Street.

“The Bund” was derived from the Anglo-Indian term that literally means “a muddy embankment.” At the beginning of the 19th century, the area was a mere shallow waterfront covered with reeds.

At the northwestern end of the Bund was Huangpu Park. It was forbidden territory to Chinese people for years, unless they were accompanying employers. Today, the park is free and open to everyone; it is a well-maintained walkway providing excellent views over the river to Pudong and down the river to the old Customs House and other colonial relics.

On the west side of the Bund are various towering buildings of different architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque. The combi