| In a city that is filled loads of attractions for tourists, | | | | Bund becoming one of the largest financial hubs in the |
| the Bund in Shanghai is one that should always be at | | | | world. |
| the top every traveler's list. Considered by many as | | | | With an illustrious past and a thriving present as the |
| one of the most beautiful areas of the city, it can be | | | | commercial heart of Shanghai, the Bund may seem |
| considered the Champs-Elysees of China. The | | | | on the surface to be a bit drab and boring. Not so, |
| walkway is steeped in history and this stroll down the | | | | there are plenty of activities that tourists can engage |
| bank of Huangpu River will literally take through the | | | | in; such as taking a cruise on the Huangpu River |
| different phases in the development of Shanghai. | | | | which enables you to observe the breathtaking |
| Due to its location, Shanghai was always the | | | | cityscape from a different angle. |
| preferred place of business for numerous colonists | | | | Being a busy commercial area it is no surprise that |
| and businessmen from all over the world. Many | | | | the Bund offers some of the best shopping and |
| historical buildings that once housed European banks, | | | | entertainment in the city. The area is home to some |
| business and diplomatic missions can be seen all along | | | | of the finest high-end boutiques and malls as well as |
| the Bund, such as the HSBC building, the Customs | | | | chic cafes and restaurants. A number of good |
| Building and the Bund Museum. This area, which is | | | | accommodation options such as the Ascott Huai Hai |
| located along Zhongshan Road, was first a British | | | | Road Shanghai can be located within close proximity |
| settlement. Later, the British and American | | | | of the Bund. These serviced apartments Shanghai |
| settlements were amalgamated to form the | | | | offer you good service coupled with excellent |
| International Settlement which eventually led to the | | | | transportation links around the city. |