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The Bund (Wai Tan)
The Bund (Wai Tan)
4.5
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Scenic Walking Areas
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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This is a designated section of Shanghai’s port along the Huang Pu River lined with beautiful neo-classical buildings and a waterfront promenade that is packed with tourists, locals and street sellers.
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The area
Neighbourhood: Huangpu
How to get there
- East Nanjing Road • 8 min walk
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
4,747 within 5 kms

Hakkasan
1,110
0.3 km££££ • Chinese • Asian • Contemporary

Club Room (The Shanghai EDITION)
148
0.5 km££ - £££ • Bar • Pub • Wine Bar

Shanghai Tavern (The Shanghai EDITION)
143
0.5 km££££ • European

Canton Disco (The Shanghai EDITION)
269
0.5 km££££ • Chinese • Asian • Vegan Options

Mr & Mrs Bund - Timeless Eatery by Paul Pairet
2,000
0.2 km££££ • French • International • European

The Roof (The Shanghai EDITION)
327
0.6 km££££ • Bar • Pub • Gastropub

HIYA (The Shanghai EDITION)
290
0.6 km££££ • Japanese • Sushi • Asian

The Nest
256
0.3 km££ - £££ • Bar • European • Vegetarian Friendly

Dragon Phoenix
220
0.2 km££££ • Chinese • Asian • Shanghai

Jasmine Lounge
78
0.2 km££££ • Chinese • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Attractions
679 within 10 kms

Heping Fandian
694
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Bund Valentine Wall
98
0.2 kmBodies of Water • Observation Decks & Towers
Shishang Street
3
0.1 kmFlea & Street Markets

Yick Fung Commercial Mall
3
0.1 kmShopping Malls

Shanghai People's Heroes Monument
118
0.2 kmObservation Decks & Towers

Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
4,666
0.3 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Waitan History Museum
7
0.2 kmHistory Museums

Garden Bridge
148
0.3 kmBridges

Bund International Architecture Exhibition
922
0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Bund18
30
0.3 kmShopping Malls
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19,491 reviews
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5,853
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1,137
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FellowTraveler777811
Brisbane, Australia21 contributions
Oct 2021
It was good to see the old and new areas. Very clean city. People were friendly. The night river cruise is so worth it.
Written 7 May 2022
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Jo-Ann
Washington15,418 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
Enjoyed the cold at the Bund on New Year’s eve. No fireworks nor lights show but still beautiful. Super duper packed with people, of course! East Nanjing road was packed with visitors and so were the restaurants there. I was just thankful we spent a night at the Fairmount Peace Hotel so no worries about metro and rushing home!
Written 4 January 2022
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Marc C
Nanjing, China199 contributions
Sep 2021
Good view especially at night, not to busy, but Shanghai is expensive be warned, local restaurants are very expensive small portions.
Written 4 October 2021
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SAMJIAWEN@SEU338E
Ipoh, Malaysia84 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
It will be the greatest regret if you didn't visit here during your trip to ShangHai. The view is superb and stunning. Was there during last winter yet still feel heart warming when sightseeing the beautiful ShangHai.
Written 13 June 2021
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zhen z
Ningbo, China25 contributions
Oct 2020
Shanghai Waitan is one of the most famous attractions that cannot be missed if you are visiting Shanghai.
Waitan is along the river and there is a ferry terminal where you can book a ticket in advance and enjoy the charming night of Shanghai with your friend and famiy.
However, if possible, I highly recommend you not to travel there during holidays since it can be considerably crowded.
Waitan is along the river and there is a ferry terminal where you can book a ticket in advance and enjoy the charming night of Shanghai with your friend and famiy.
However, if possible, I highly recommend you not to travel there during holidays since it can be considerably crowded.
Written 2 June 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
PHR67
Beijing, China359 contributions
May 2021
This is a nice riverfront walk. On one side you have the old colonial buildings, and across the river the super modern skyscrapers of Pudong. The only drawback is all the people that crowd this place at all times, day and night. The best experience is an early morning run along the river, before the big tourist crowds get there.
Written 6 May 2021
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Alex88882019
Huizhou, China59 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
Beautiful sights and lights of Shanghai
Highly recommended to everyone to enjoy the lights of Shanghai
Highly recommended to everyone to enjoy the lights of Shanghai
Written 22 April 2021
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O B
Shanghai, China26 contributions
Mar 2021 • Friends
A nice place to visit anytime of the day, but at night the magnificent facade reveles the sparkling building and pearl tower.
Many coffee shops, bars, and restaurants scatter the strip.
Also a walking distance to the underground tourist tunnel to take you to the other side.
Many coffee shops, bars, and restaurants scatter the strip.
Also a walking distance to the underground tourist tunnel to take you to the other side.
Written 27 March 2021
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gl0baltr0tter
Shanghai, China1,077 contributions
Mar 2021
Was impressed with the many colors of tulips planted along the Bund. Was there last weekend and caught most of the flowers were in their upright blooming state.
Written 15 March 2021
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MusTy K
Durban, South Africa105 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Shanghai’s iconic Bund is a must see. The pictures speak for itself! You can take cruise to get a better view. Best to visit at night.
Written 10 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
rosegrove77
Beijing, China268 contributions
I have a very limited time available in Shanghai. I’d love to see the Bund lights. What time do they start from? Will I have time to view them before I have to go to catch a flight around 8pm. Does it take a long time to get from the Bund to the airport?
Ivan A
Bangkok, Thailand67 contributions
Very difficult, counting the traffic and the distance.. 🙁
Antoni
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
A que hora empieza el show de luces? Gracias.
Food Locker
Linz, Austria259 contributions
20:00
8:00 pm
Quanto è lontano dalla aeropprto
Mara
70 contributions
Scusa non avevo letto , alle 4 di mattina ci abbiano messo 30minuti di taxi circa per pudong , quindi di giorno sarà una bel po’ di più immagino .. ma ci sono le metro
Nicole
2 contributions
Hi,
I have an Indian passport and travelling from Canada to India via Shanghai.
I have 21 hours stay at Shanghai. Do I need visa?
Panamajoe2017
Sechelt, Canada319 contributions
I just travelled from Vancouver to Shanghai, where I am now. At the airport, there were lines for people needing transit visas, up to 22 hours, I think. Sorry, I wasn’t really paying attention. If you are in Vancouver, I would definitely contact either the Consulate, or better yet, the visa issuing office on Broadway, before travelling. You absolutely don’t want to arrive at the airport to find you need a visa and are not allowed to board. You can get multiple entry visas good for the life of your passport in a couple of days. Shanghai is an excellent place to spend a couple of days going or coming from India.
sysana1
London, UK3 contributions
will be in Shanghai for one day from 6.00 am to 8.00 pm
-Do we need to get a visa? we come from the UK
- I travel with my mobility scooter so we would rather visit the city with a private guide who will know about accessibility.
Any recommendation will be greatly appreciated.
Exchange Studen... i
86 contributions
You don’t need a visa if you travel to a third country and just stop in Shanghai (for example Australia, Japan, Thailand and so on)
An excerpt from the 72-Hour visa free policy: “The 72-hour visa-free transit policy in China allows air passengers from 53 countries to transit and stay for up to 72 hours (3 days) in 18 China cities without a visa (including UK passports). In order to facilitate international visitors' short stay in China, the policy is promising to be carried out in more and more cities in the future.”
kokimoki
9 contributions
From where can we buy tickets for the cruise? What’s the price like?
AlevGefen
Philadelphia, PA70 contributions
You can purchase tickets to the Shanghai Ferry, based upon the activities you prefer. You can catch a standard ferry for $23.11, an air-conditioned ferry for $30.81.
Tickets to the Oriental Pearl Tower are the following:
Combo: $40.00
Space Module: $33.91
Upper Sphere, Lower Sphere, and Municipal History Museum: $24.66
Municipal History Museum: $5.39
Children below 3.3 ft are admitted for free, while children between 3.3 and 4.6 ft tall enjoy a 50% discount
Boyan Stoyanov
Varna, Bulgaria9 contributions
Hi, can you tell me where exactly is the light show?
Jennefer N
Canberra, Australia291 contributions
If you go down to the Bund and stand on the waterfront, on the opposite side of the Pearl Tower you will see all the buildings in the Financial district light up.
amsterdamnyc
New York City, NY355 contributions
Have a 7 hour layover in shanghai. How much real time do I have to spend in the city?
How can I take the fast train to downtown? Do they take credit card?
How much time should I allow for re-entry to airport. I'm traveling business class is there a fast dedicated lane for business class at immigration and security?
What the number one thing to see?
What's the best place to eat?
Sixonthego_50
Winnetka, IL467 contributions
Not sure if I have a good answer. I arranged for a guide. With limited time and not knowing the travel system they picked me up and took me out. I wanted to see both the old and new China. There is an old town. It is very small but well worth a visit. The guide also took me to many of the new sites and then back. I did not have enough time to rely on mass transit. The guide also eliminated the street vender harassment. No one bothered us at all.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Bund (Wai Tan)
- The Bund (Wai Tan) is open:
- Sun - Sat 00:00 - 23:59
- We recommend booking The Bund (Wai Tan) tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 315 The Bund (Wai Tan) tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience The Bund (Wai Tan):
- Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour (From £165.26)
- Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai (From £66.95)
- Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai Old and New Highlights (From £96.53)
- Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden (From £62.77)
- Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights (From £78.66)
- Hotels near The Bund (Wai Tan):
- (0.18 km) The Peninsula Shanghai
- (0.21 km) Fairmont Peace Hotel
- (0.31 km) Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Classiq Shanghai Off Bund
- (0.24 km) Swatch Art Peace Hotel
- (0.26 km) Manhattan Bund Business Hotel
- Restaurants near The Bund (Wai Tan):
- (0.04 km) Subway (WaiTan)
- (0.04 km) Starbucks (WaiTan)
- (0.05 km) COSTA COFFEE(Xin WaiTan)
- (0.06 km) LuoSiFu JiuJiao Restaurant
- (0.07 km) The House of Roosevelt
- Attractions near The Bund (Wai Tan):
- (0.19 km) Heping Fandian
- (0.15 km) Bund Valentine Wall
- (0.13 km) Shishang Street
- (0.10 km) Yick Fung Commercial Mall
- (0.21 km) Jazz Club at the Peace Hotel