Huangpu River and the Bund
Nightview Is Fantastic
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Do you see the pic I shot on my boat along the Bund, maybe not that clear though, it is my favorite. I love the neon glow reflected on the water.
From journal Shanghai Travel---nightview
Best of IgoUgoHuangpu River and the Bund
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The Bund, along the Huangpu river, is the quintessential Shanghai sight. Its name is derived from the Hindi word "band", meaning embankment, and strung along it are a series of colossal Art Deco buildings, mainly dating from the first 4 decades of the 20th century. These were in the past headquarters of multinational banks and companies, testifying to Shanghai's status as a global financial and trading centre in the inter-war years. A good place to "take in" the Bund is actually from the other side of the river, in Lujiazui, Pudong. The best time for photos is in the morning, when the sun is behind you. After you've satisfied yourself gazing at the Bund from afar, you can cross the Huangpu by the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, which takes you to...
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From journal Sexy Shanghai
Best of IgoUgoHuangpo to Yangtze
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The drizzle falling onto the Bund was feint, but incessant. The purple orbs of the Oriental Pear stood out against the mist, much of the rest of Pudong though was somewhat shrouded. The lines of the Jinmao were made feint and indistinct as reams of low cloud drew in. Oz and I stood on the quayside sheltering from the rain and wondering why we had picked such a day for a cruise on the river.As poor as the conditions were, in all honesty we had no other choice. We were heading out to Hangzhou the following day, making it a case of now or never for our river expedition. We were taking a boat from the center of Shanghai all the way up the Huangpo to where it met the Yangtze.Before we set off my head was full of romanticized notions of reliving...
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From journal Shanghai on Life
Best of IgoUgoThe Bund
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The one thing that struck me with greatest force about the Bund was the lack of anything to actually do. To get there I had walked along Nanjing-Lu, a giant throbbing boulevard filled with bars, restaurants and shops. The Bund in comparison seemed relatively spartan, a place to stand and enjoy your surroundings rather than be swept away in frenzied activity. In all fairness though I suppose that is just the ticket as there is plenty to see.What I love best about the Bund is its duality. It is a place where in a chaotic presence, elegant traces of the past and bright technological flashes of the future collide in a panorama that is almost too much to appreciate at one time. The Bund in itself maintains much of the classical elegance infused...
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From journal Shanghai on Life
Best of IgoUgoHuangpo Sightseeing Tunnel
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The tunnel that runs beneath the Huangpo River serves one important purpose, it allows you to travel from Nanjing Lu and the Bund on one bank to Pudong on the other. This is no small service; on the far bank Pudong boasts two of the world's tallest buildings, either or both of which are well worth the visit. The massive skyscraper that is the Jinmao Tower and the giant bawbled spike that is the Oriental Pearl Tower dominate the skyline and offer spectacular views across Shanghai. Having already visited Nanjing Lu and the Bund at least one of these two are a must on any tour of Shanghai.Getting across the Huangpo though, is made more difficult by the fact that there is no bridge close by. So if you don't fancy swimming in the decidedly...
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From journal Shanghai on Life
Best of IgoUgoThe Huangpu River and the Bund
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There would never have been a Shanghai without the Huangpu River. Being the main source of living during the days when Shanghai was a mere fishing village, it has witnessed the city’s birth and growth and is now the only shipping artery of Shanghai. The river is 114km long, starting from the mouth of Yangtze River and ending 29km north of downtown Shanghai. Running through the remarkable metropolis, the Huangpu River separates the west Shanghai from the east Shanghai, creating two diverse worlds in one city. The Huangpu River is no attraction itself. Yellow muddy waters run through it, thus its name, "huang," meaning yellow. When crossing the South Huangpu Bridge, the river is not exactly a sight to yell about, and the Chinese know it. But...
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From journal Today's Shanghai
Best of IgoUgoBund/Wàitan
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The Bund was originally a tow path to pull barges of rice. Wàit`an is the Chinese name for the area. The Bund is the Anglo-Indian name for the embankments built up to discourage flooding of the area. It is comes from the word band, which means 'embankment' in Hindi. In the early 20th century, this was the international area. From that time is the Russian Consulate building, which is the only consulate to remain in its original location.
We visited this area twice, once during the day and once at night. During our day visit, we walked along the water. Across the street, we could see the old buildings. One of the buildings was even leaning. Along the Huangpu River, we watched the many different boats go by, from tour boats to...
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From journal Shanghai: Paris of the East
Best of IgoUgoThe Bund
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The Bund is an area of European buildings that were built after the Opium Wars, when the Port of Shanghai was opened up to foreigners. Even after the Japanese invasion, WWII, and the Communist Revolution, these buildings are still standing today, much as they were then. The main difference is a walkway has been built in front of them, along the Huang Pu river. Across the river is the Pudong New Area, so called because it's on the east bank (pudong) and the whole area was built since 1990. The modern buildings and neon lights on the opposite side of the river are a sharp contrast to the old European buildings on the west side.
I would recommend just going for a stroll along the walkway on the bund side. There is also an...
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From journal My Shanghai Favorites
The Bund
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One cannot claim to have been to Shanghai without paying a visit to the bund. The colonial architecture on the Puxi side of the Huangpu River is still the best sight in town, although the Chinese has been raving about the more modern and more developed Pudong. These colonial buildings are the remnants of Shanghai's glamourous past, the centre-stage of the Paris of the orient, or the whore of the east, if you prefer. Bring your own camera and take as many photos as you can. I always regret not taking enough. If time allows, take a relaxed stroll along the river to fully appreciate the view. I would not bother with the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel though, as it's another tourist trap, unless you actually use it as a means of getting across the...
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From journal Shanghai, Revisited (Again)
Best of IgoUgoThe Bund
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Few places on earth evoke such images as Shanghai’s Bund. In 1843, Shanghai was opened up as a treaty port. For the next 100 years it was the extreme example of that genre. The Bund was its heart. This is where Asia’s first skyscrapers were constructed. In the heady days of the 1920s and 1930s, the Bund was a magnet for companies around the world.
Today, the Bund showcases the best of Shanghai’s colonial architecture as well as its most vibrant street life. From 5am, when the t’ai chi brigade starts working out, through the ballroom dancers, the daytime shoppers, strollers and tourists, and the evening sightseers, this is Shanghai’s heartland. It can not be missed.
There are 52 buildings lining around 1.5 kilometres of Zhongshan...
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From journal Seeing China's Future
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