The Bund treasure experience is here! All you need to know about tickets and transportation in one article!

Every time friends come to Shanghai, the first place I take them to is the Bund! This place is not just about the "International Architecture Expo" and "Brilliant Night Views." Today, I’m revealing all my hidden treasure experiences to help you unlock a different Bund! 👏

🎫 Ticket Information Revealed

The Bund area itself is free to enter, so you can enjoy it without a ticket! But if you want to try some paid activities, you’ll need to do some homework in advance~

🚢 Huangpu River Cruise: Tickets cost about 120-135 RMB, but there are discounts for online reservations! It’s recommended to book your cruise tickets through online platforms in advance; otherwise, buying tickets on-site at high prices will really hurt your wallet! Imagine sitting on the cruise, feeling the river breeze, with the lights on both sides sparkling like stars—this feeling is absolutely amazing! 💖

🚇 Sightseeing Tunnel: 45 RMB per person. When passing through the tunnel, it feels like entering a dream world, with various lighting effects that are perfect for taking photos!

🗺️ Highly Recommended Routes

🌉 Walking Route: A Collision of History and Modernity

Start at the Waibaidu Bridge and slowly walk south along the Huangpu River. Waibaidu Bridge is a century-old steel bridge at the confluence of Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River, and it’s free to visit! Standing on the bridge, you can enjoy a panoramic view, and the strong sense of history hits you immediately. Up close, you can see the exquisite steel structure details. Many newlyweds take wedding photos here! Just be mindful of traffic signals and snap your photos quickly during vehicle gaps~

Keep walking forward, and you’ll reach the International Architecture Expo! This 1.5-kilometer walking route stretches from Waibaidu Bridge to Jinling East Road and is free to explore. It gathers 52 historic buildings including the Customs House and Peace Hotel. During the day, sunlight shines on the buildings, and styles like Neoclassical and Baroque seem to tell stories of the past. You can slow down, carefully appreciate every building’s details, and feel the charm of historic architecture. Along the way, you can also catch a distant view of Lujiazui’s Oriental Pearl Tower and Shanghai Tower, a blend of modernity and history that makes you marvel at Shanghai’s unique charm!

🌃 Night View Route: A Visual Feast

Visiting the Bund at dusk is truly "worth it"! The lights on both sides start to glow brilliantly, as if entering a dream world. Strongly recommend taking the Huangpu River cruise; the 45-minute trip lets you take in the Pudong Riverside Promenade, Lujiazui, and more. Sitting on the cruise, watching the lights on both sides twinkle like stars, the Oriental Pearl Tower shines especially brightly at night, and the Shanghai Tower looks like a sharp sword piercing the sky. This is definitely a visual feast that will make you want to take out your phone and snap photos like crazy!

🕰️ Deep Route: A Journey Through Time

Start from the Bund Source on Yuanmingyuan Road, which feels like a microcosm of old Shanghai’s ten-mile foreign concession. Walking along the street feels like traveling back in time. Take photos at historic buildings like the Peace Hotel and feel the prosperity and glory of that era. In the afternoon, visit the Bund Art Museum to enhance your artistic appreciation. In the evening, go up to the Shanghai Mansion observation deck to overlook the entire Lujiazui area and feel the height of Shanghai. Standing on the platform, watching the bustling traffic below and the distant skyscrapers, you will truly experience the charm and vitality of Shanghai!

🎉 Must-Play Attractions You Can’t Miss

🏛️ The Bund International Architecture Expo

This is one of the iconic spots of the Bund! Located on the west bank of the Huangpu River, it gathers buildings of various styles. It’s recommended to visit during the day to appreciate the architectural details. The chimes of the Customs House and the luxury of the Peace Hotel—each building has its unique story. Find a quiet corner, sit down, and quietly admire these buildings to feel the weight of history.

🌃 Shanghai Huangpu River Night Tour

Taking a cruise to enjoy the Bund’s architecture and Lujiazui’s night lights is truly one of life’s great pleasures! It’s recommended to board at night, but be sure to buy tickets in advance, or you might miss this visual feast. During the trip, keep your belongings safe because it can be windy on the river—don’t let anything fall into the water!

🚗 Complete Transportation Information

🚗 Driving

Parking spaces around the Bund are tight, so it’s recommended to park at the BFC Bund Financial Center parking lot. During holidays and peak times, plan your route in advance and allow plenty of time; otherwise, you might get stuck in traffic and miss the beautiful scenery!

🚇 Public Transportation

1. Subway: Take Line 2 or Line 10 to Nanjing East Road Station or Yuyuan Garden Station, then walk to the Bund—very convenient!

2. Bus and Sightseeing Bus: Also very convenient, choose according to your needs.

3. Water Tours: Want to try a different mode of transportation? You can take a ferry from Shiliupu Pier or the Bund Pier. Night tours on the Huangpu River offer a unique charm! Sitting on the ferry, feeling the river breeze, and watching the lights on both sides is like entering a fairy tale world.