The Bund
外滩
Walk the historic waterfront and admire the skyline across the Huangpu River.
- Time to allow
- 60–90 min for the waterfront
- Promenade
- Free, no reservation
- Metro
- East Nanjing Road · Lines 2 and 10
- Public ferry
- Dongjin Line · ¥2 on foot
Getting there
The Bund is on the Huangpu’s west bank. Get off at East Nanjing Road (南京东路), then walk east on Nanjing Road until you reach Zhongshan East No. 1 Road (中山东一路). Use a designated crossing to get to the raised river promenade.
Coming from Lujiazui, Metro Line 2 goes one stop to East Nanjing Road. For a daytime river crossing, the Dongjin ferry links Dongchang Road Pier in Pudong with East Jinling Road Pier on the Bund side.
Admission
| Option | Fare | Where you start |
|---|---|---|
| Public promenade | Free | Enter from a crossing along Zhongshan East No. 1 Road. |
| Dongjin public ferry | ¥2 pedestrian fare | East Jinling Road Pier, 141 Zhongshan East No. 2 Road, or Dongchang Road Pier in Pudong. |
| Sightseeing cruise | Separate ticket, priced by sailing | Use the pier on your ticket. Shiliupu is a common departure area. |
The Dongjin ferry typically finishes in the early evening. Read the current time in the Shanghai Ferry service (上海轮渡 → 云上航线). If you plan to stay past sunset, save a Metro route back as a fallback.
What to see
From the main promenade, face east for the Oriental Pearl Tower and Pudong skyline. Turn toward the road for the historic façades on the west bank. Toward the north end, Waibaidu Bridge gives you a different angle on the river and the mouth of Suzhou Creek.
Plan your visit
- Start about 30 minutes before local sunset if you want both daylight and evening views. Building lighting can change, so leave enough time for daylight photos too.
- For a short walk, start at East Nanjing Road, head north toward Waibaidu Bridge and turn back when you have the views you want. For the Old City or ferry, walk south from East Nanjing Road instead.
- On crowded evenings, keep the pedestrian path clear and follow crossing controls. If you have a cruise reservation, allow time to reach its numbered pier and check in.