Highlights
- Discover the Bund from the inside out and cross the river like a local
- Explore the historic Peace Hotel and the Rockbund Art Museum
- Capture the perfect skyline shot under the “Three Towers”
- Visit the “Shanghai Gate” inside the Postal Museum
- Choose to end with a stroll along the Riverside Promenade or a skydeck
Description
Choose between our morning or afternoon sessions:
Morning: 09:00 – 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 – 17:00
Stop 1: Rockbund | 洛克·外滩源 (40 mins)
The Origin Point: We begin at No. 1 Waitanyuan (外滩源1号), the former British Consulate and the oldest building on the Bund. This is where modern Shanghai was born.
Architectural Splendor: Admire the True Light Building (真光大楼), an Art Deco masterpiece by legendary architect Ladislaus Hudec.
Cultural Immersion: Step inside the Rockbund Art Museum (外滩美术馆), where contemporary art meets historic industrial design.
Modern Chinese Brands: Discover 'New China' aesthetics with brief intros to:
ToSummer (观夏): Eastern botanical fragrances.
Songmont (松): Heritage-meets-modern handbags.
TANGSUO (塘所): Minimalist Eastern lifestyle.
Note: Restrooms are available at the Associate Mission Building (协进大楼).
Stop 2: Zhapu Road Bridge Area | 乍浦路桥片区 (40 mins)
The 'Gate of Shanghai': Visit the Shanghai Postal Museum to find the stunning 'Shanghai Gate (上海之门)' courtyard—the city's most cinematic photo spot.
Financial Legacy: At the Museum of Securities, experience the old stock exchange via VR (1F) and view original Fortune 500 stock certificates (2F).
Century-Old Bridges: Walk the Waibaidu Bridge (外白渡桥), China’s first all-steel bridge, then stop at Zhapu Road Bridge (乍浦路桥) for the ultimate 'Old vs. New' skyline photo.
Stop 3: The Bund Promenade | 外滩观景平台 (10 mins)
Skyline Overview: From this vantage point, see the contrast: the 'Museum of International Architecture' on the left (Puxi) and the 'Wall Street of the East' on the right (Pudong).
Stop 4: The Bund Waterfront | 十里洋场 (30 mins)
The Legend of Peace: Enter the lobby of the Peace Hotel (和平饭店). Known as the 'Number One Mansion in the Far East,' its Jazz Age interiors evoke 1930s glamour.
Bund No. 1: Check out the Asia Building (亚细亚大楼). Labeled as 'No. 1 on the Bund,' its facade marks the start of the waterfront’s architectural evolution.
Stop 5: Cross-River Ferry | 轮渡过江 (20 mins)
An Authentic Journey: Skip the tourist cruises and board the local ferry used by daily commuters. It is the most authentic way to feel the river's scale and enjoy the open-deck breeze.
Stop 6: The Lujiazui 'Trio' | 陆家嘴三件套 (20 mins)
The Giants' Base: Head to the base of China’s three tallest buildings: Shanghai Tower (上海中心大厦), World Financial Center (环球金融中心), and Jin Mao Tower (金茂大厦). We’ll show you the best 'worm's-eye view' spots for vertical photography.
Optional Wrap-up: The tour ends here. You may:
Stroll Riverside Avenue (滨江大道) for coffee with a view.
Visit an observation deck to see the city from the clouds (tickets purchased independently).
Includes
Visit to Rockbund Art Museum
Visit to Peace Hotel lobby
Commuter ferry ride across the Huangpu River
Photo stop at Zhapulu Bridge
Secret photo spot under the Three Towers
Guided by a ChinaGem specialist (multilingual available)
Important Information
- You can choose to end the tour with a stroll along Riverside Promenade or head up to a skydeck (ticket not included)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
