Shanghai on a Budget: Free Sights and Activities
by miniiiiiiii
Jun 14, 2025
Recommended Shanghai Outlying Beach: Western-style architecture blended with modern night view, classic photo hotspot
The Bund is arguably the most representative and romantic attraction in Shanghai. It is about 1.5 kilometers long and built along the Huangpu River. It is lined with more than 20 Western-style historical buildings with different styles. While walking along the river embankment, admiring the Lujiazui skyscrapers on the other side with charming night views, stroll through the classical European-style building complex and feel the unique charm of the intersection of China and the West. The Bund is open all year round and all day. Both day and night views have their own charm. No tickets are required. They are suitable for free walks and photos.
Recommended tour routes:
From Waibaidu Bridge, walk south along Shunjiang Embankment all the way to Shiliupu Pier, which is about an hour's walk. Along the way, you can stop and take pictures at any time as you pass historical landmarks such as the famous Peace Hotel, Customs Building, Huizhong Hotel, and Water Tower Clock Tower. It is recommended that you can overlook the Lujiazui Financial District during the day, and be decorated with lights at night, making the night view of the Outer Banks even more beautiful. From dusk to night the "Pudong three-piece set" (Shanghai Center, Jinmao Building, Universal Financial Center) with river views, the picture is excellent.
Must-play check-in spots:
1. Outer White Crossing Bridge: Classic movie background, great for photography
2. Customs Building Clock: Standing by the river, European style retro
3. Peace Hotel: Art Deco style representative
4. Riverside perspective: Panoramic view of the skyscrapers of Lujiazui on the other side
5. Bay Area Night: The lights are shining at night, super good for photos
Attraction Tips and Notes:
- The Outer Bund is more crowded, especially on weekends and holidays, photography is recommended to go in the morning or evening, the crowd is relatively small
- Comfortable shoes are recommended for the entire trip on foot
- The riverside is windy, remember to bring a jacket or windproof clothing
- There is no specific entrance nearby, it is recommended to exit Nanjing East Road Station on Metro Line 2/10 and walk along Nanjing East Road to the Outer Banks
- At night, when the weather is bad, the riverside guardrail is wet and slippery, pay attention to safety
- Lots of food shops in the surrounding area, you can try snacks or coffee shops
- No appointment required, suitable for anytime arrangements
Summary: Whether you like historical buildings, night views or photography, the Outer Banks is definitely a must-see on your trip to Shanghai. Fully displaying Shanghai's "Shanghai style" style, Chinese and Western fusion, suitable for couples, friends, families together to feel this unique atmosphere.
Topic:
#Outang Night View #Shanghai Architecture #Pujiang Photo #Travel Strategy #Shanghai Must Visit
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