The Bund
The Bund · Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China
Last updated 2026-10-29
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
The promenade stretches from Yan'an Road to the Waibaidu Bridge, about 1.5 km in all. Metro Line 2 or 10 to Nanjing East Road leaves a five-minute walk; Line 10 to Yuyuan Garden reaches the southern end. A Huangpu river cruise costs RMB 100–200, and the old Dongchang Road ferry crosses for RMB 2, which is the cheapest way to see the water. The building lights usually run from about 19:00 to 22:30. Spring and autumn bring clear, mild evenings, while summer is hot and humid and national holidays are extremely busy.
Ticket Price
Free to walk the Bund promenade. Huangpu River cruise RMB 100-200 per person depending on route and boat; Bund sightseeing tunnel RMB 50 one way.
Opening Hours
Bund promenade: open 24 hours, best visited evening for the lights. Building light shows: typically 7:00-10:30 PM (night shows at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 PM — schedule changes, check locally). River cruises: run from roughly 10 AM to 9:30 PM. Check the official site before visiting.
Transportation
Metro: Line 2/10 to Nanjing East Road Station (5-min walk to the Bund); Line 10 to Yuyuan Garden Station (10-min walk south end); Ferry: Dongchang Road to Jinling Road East ferry (2 RMB, cheapest way to see the river). Walking: the Bund runs from Yan'an Road to Waibaidu Bridge (~1.5 km).
Best Season
Spring (March-May) and autumn (October-November) — mild temperatures (15-25°C), clear skies. Summer (June-August) is hot, humid, and crowded; winter (Dec-Feb) can be cold (2-10°C) but fewer tourists. National holidays (Oct 1, May 1) are extremely crowded.
Pro Tip: Walk the promenade at sunrise
Local Tips You'd Only Learn After Visiting
The details official guides skip — save time, avoid crowds, and get better photos.
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Walk the promenade at sunrise The Bund is most comfortable early, before tour groups arrive. The light is better for Pudong skyline photos and the promenade is easier to navigate.
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Frequently Asked Questions4 questions
Yes, Nanjing Road East starts a few minutes inland from the Bund; the walk to People's Square takes about 20-30 minutes.
After dark, when both sides of the river are lit; arrive before 18:00 in summer for the sunset and the lights. Early morning is quieter.
The public ferry from Jinling East Road is cheap and gives a skyline view from the water. Metro line 2 also crosses the river.
The main promenade takes 1-2 hours at a relaxed pace; allow more time if you continue to the Rockbund or Nanjing Road.