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  The Bund, located on the bank of the Huangpu River in Huangpu District of Shanghai, is a Chinese historical and cultural district. Since 1844 (the 24th year of Daoguang in Qing Dynasty), the area of the Bund was classified as the British concession, which became the true portrayal of Shanghai's Ten miles of foreign fields, and also the starting point of the old Shanghai Concession area and the whole modern city of Shanghai.

The Bund

  The Bund is 1.5 kilometers long, from Yan 'an East Road in the south to Waibadu Bridge on the Suzhou River in the north, the Huangpu River in the east, and the old Shanghai financial and foreign trade institutions in the west. After Shanghai was established as a commercial port, foreign banks, commercial houses, general associations and newspapers began to gather here, and the Bund became the financial center of the country and even the Far East. In August of the 32nd year of the Republic of China (1943), the Bund returned the Shanghai Public concession to the Wang Puppet Nationalist Government, ending the century-long concession period, and having the official road name ZhongShandong First Road in the 34th year of the Republic of China (1945).

  The Bund stands 52 classical revival buildings with different styles, known as the Bund International Architecture Exhibition Group, is an important historical site and representative architecture in modern China, one of the landmarks of Shanghai, in November 1996, The State Council of the People's Republic of China listed it in the fourth batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

  First, the origin of the Bund

  The Bund, formerly known as the Huangpu Beach, dates back to the 19th century. At that time, with the development of international trade, Shanghai gradually became the commercial center of China. Due to the advantageous geographical location along the Huangpu River, the Bund has gradually become the center of commerce and finance, known as the "Far East Wall Street".

  Second, the architectural style of the Bund

  The architectural style of the Bund is a unique landscape of Shanghai. These buildings have different styles, including European classic, Renaissance, Baroque, and a combination of Chinese and Western styles. These buildings not only show the rich history and cultural heritage of Shanghai, but also show the unique architectural style and urban style of Shanghai.

  Three, eight main attractions of the Bund

  1. Night view of the Bund

  This is one of Shanghai's iconic attractions, showing the city in full view of its lights. At night, the Bund is full of tall buildings and bright lights, which complement the reflections on the river, forming a beautiful picture. Standing on the Bund, you can feel the prosperity and vitality of the city.

  2. Oriental Pearl Tower

  As a landmark building in Shanghai, the Oriental Pearl Tower attracts countless tourists with its unique shape and unparalleled height. It is not only a good place for sightseeing, but also carries the history and culture of Shanghai.

  3. Shanghai World Financial Center

  It is one of the tallest buildings in the world and a new landmark for Shanghai. With its unique appearance and complete internal facilities, it is a good place for sightseeing, business and leisure. From here, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the whole Shanghai.

  4. Waibadu Bridge

  The bridge has witnessed the historical changes of Shanghai and was one of the locations for the film "Misty Love". It is not only one of the iconic Bridges in Shanghai, but also a good place to take photos.

  5. Chen Yi Square

  Built in memory of Marshal Chen Yi, it is not only one of Shanghai's important attractions, but also a place for citizens and visitors to remember history and pay tribute to heroes.

  6. Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street

  This is one of the most famous commercial streets in China, where tourists can shop, sightseeing, and experience the prosperity and fashion of Shanghai. There are many shops on both sides of the pedestrian street, and all kinds of goods are dazzling, which is a paradise for shopping lovers.

  7. The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel

  The Sightseeing tunnel is an underground tunnel connecting Pudong and Puxi. Visitors can enjoy the history and culture of Shanghai displayed on both sides while driving through the tunnel, which is an interesting choice for visiting the Bund and Pudong New Area.

  8. Sixteen Shops Wharf

  Shiliupu is a place of historical significance and was once an important wharf in Shanghai. It holds a lot of historical and cultural memories about Shanghai, and is a good place for tourists to learn about Shanghai's modern history.

  Four, the Bund food

  Around the Bund, there are many gourmet restaurants and restaurants. These restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisines, both Chinese and western, as well as many special snacks. Here, you can taste authentic Shanghai snacks, such as Xiaolongbao, Sheng Jian bao, crab meat soup bao and so on.

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