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
Descriptions
🏮 From Colonial Dawn to Futuristic Skyline—A Story in Six Stops
🕘 Morning: 09:00 – 12:00
🕝 Afternoon: 14:00 – 17:00
Choose your chapter. The story stays unforgettable.
📜 Stop 1: Rockbund | 洛克·外滩源 (40 mins)
Where Modern Shanghai Took Its First Breath
This is where it all began. Stand before No. 1 Waitanyuan (外滩源1号) , the former British Consulate and the oldest building on the Bund—the seed from which modern Shanghai grew.
Look up. The True Light Building (真光大楼) rises before you, an Art Deco masterpiece born from the imagination of legendary architect Ladislaus Hudec. Step inside the Rockbund Art Museum (外滩美术馆) , where contemporary art breathes within historic industrial bones—old brick, new vision.
Then, a gentle discovery of modern Chinese beauty:
🌿 ToSummer (观夏) — Eastern botanical fragrances that tell stories in scent.
👜 Songmont (松) — Handbags where heritage meets modern hands.
🕯️ TANGSUO (塘所) — Minimalist Eastern lifestyle, quietly elegant.
🚻 A quiet pause awaits at the Associate Mission Building (协进大楼).
🌉 Stop 2: Zhapu Road Bridge Area | 乍浦路桥片区 (40 mins)
The City's Most Cinematic Frame
Step into the Shanghai Postal Museum and find the stunning "Shanghai Gate (上海之门)" courtyard. Stand in the archway. Look through. This is the city's most cinematic photo spot—a frame within a frame, a portal through time.
At the Museum of Securities, slip on VR goggles and step onto the floor of the old stock exchange (1F). Then, climb upstairs to meet the ghosts of commerce: original Fortune 500 stock certificates, preserved on paper (2F).
Now, walk the Waibaidu Bridge (外白渡桥) , China's first all-steel bridge, its iron bones weathered by a century of tides. Stop at Zhapu Road Bridge (乍浦路桥) . Raise your camera. This is it—the ultimate "Old vs. New" skyline photograph, the one that captures both Shanghais in a single glance. 📸
🏛️ Stop 3: The Bund Promenade | 外滩观景平台 (10 mins)
Two Cities, One Horizon
Stand at the vantage point where worlds collide. On your left, Puxi's "Museum of International Architecture"—colonial grandeur stretching in stone. On your right, Pudong's "Wall Street of the East"—glass and steel clawing at the clouds. The Huangpu River flows between them, a seam holding two eras together.
🎷 Stop 4: The Bund Waterfront | 十里洋场 (30 mins)
Whispers of Jazz and Old Glamour
Push open the heavy doors of the Peace Hotel (和平饭店) . Step into its lobby. The air changes. Known as the "Number One Mansion in the Far East," its Jazz Age interiors still hum with 1930s glamour. You can almost hear the clink of crystal, the murmur of silk.
Then, pause before the Asia Building (亚细亚大楼) . Marked as "No. 1 on the Bund," its facade stands as the opening sentence of the waterfront's long architectural story.
⛴️ Stop 5: Cross-River Ferry | 轮渡过江 (20 mins)
The Real River, the Real Shanghai
Skip the glossy tourist cruises. This is the local ferry, the one used by daily commuters crossing to work, to home, to life. Stand on the open deck. Feel the river's vastness in the breeze. Watch Pudong's towers grow larger with every ripple. This is the most authentic way to feel the Huangpu's scale—not as a postcard, but as a living, breathing artery of the city. 🌊
🏗️ Stop 6: The Lujiazui "Trio" | 陆家嘴三件套 (20 mins)
Giants Beneath Your Gaze
You arrive at the feet of titans. Stand at 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) . Tilt your head back. Way back. We'll guide you to the best "worm's-eye view" spots where vertical photography becomes art—glass canyons stretching to infinity. 📐
✨ Your Story, Your Ending
The tour ends here, but your afternoon is yours to write:
☕ Stroll the Riverside Avenue (滨江大道) for coffee with a river view.
☁️ Ascend to an observation deck and see the city from the clouds (tickets purchased independently).
Three hours. Six stops. A hundred years. Two Shanghais. One unforgettable morning or afternoon. 🏮
Includes
Dynamic includes & excludes
Itinerary
📍 Starting location:
The Bund Yuanyihao Garage
📍 The Bund, Shanghai
Photo stop, Guided tour, Sightseeing (3 hours)
Important information
🔔 Know before you go
You can choose to end the tour with a stroll along Riverside Promenade or head up to a skydeck (ticket not included).
User Reviews
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Antoine Dubois - France
April 18, 2026
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Traveling with a group of friends and this was the unanimous favorite activity of our Shanghai trip. Anna handled our group of 5 perfectly. The tour starts at Rockbund and Anna immediately set a fun, engaging tone. The British Consulate garden was a peaceful start — Anna explained how this single building launched the International Settlement. The True Light Building's Art Deco details had our architecture nerd friend taking endless photos. The Rockbund Art Museum was a cool surprise — contemporary art in a historic shell. Anna also showed us the modern Chinese design brands in the area, which sparked interesting conversations. The 'Shanghai Gate' courtyard was the group photo highlight — Anna took amazing shots of all of us. The Securities Museum VR experience was a quick, fun detour. Zhapu Bridge gave us the classic skyline contrast and Anna helped each of us get the perfect shot. The Peace Hotel lobby had everyone feeling glamorous — we all took turns pretending to be 1930s socialites. The commuter ferry was the authentic highlight — standing together on the deck, wind blowing, watching the skyline. The 'worm's-eye view' of the Three Towers was the epic finale — we spent 15 minutes just looking up and taking photos. After the tour, we followed Anna's recommendation and grabbed drinks on Riverside Avenue. Anna was fun, knowledgeable, and made 3 hours feel like hanging out with a very well-informed local friend. Highly recommend for groups.
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James Miller - United States
April 1, 2026
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SHANGHAI IN 3 HOURS = PERFECTION!! 😍🏙️ Tony was PHENOMENAL! The Postal Museum courtyard was HEAVEN! Peace Hotel = PURE 1930s GLAMOUR! Ferry crossing = WIND IN MY HAIR, SKYLINE IN MY HEART! Three Towers from below = UNREAL!! Book the afternoon session for golden light!! ✨🔥💙
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Tae-hee - South Korea
March 31, 2026
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오후 세션(14시~17시)에 참여했는데 빛이 정말 환상적이었어요. Cathy 가이드님은 록번드 지역에서 시작해 와이탄의 기원을 상하이 조계 시대의 역사와 함께 설명해 주셨어요. 전광대루의 아르데코 외관은 오후 햇살에 더욱 빛났고, 가이드님은 후데츠가 상하이 건축에 미친 영향을 상세히 알려주셨어요. 록번드 미술관은 역사와 현대가 공존하는 매력적인 공간. 가이드님은 관샤(观夏)나 송몬트 같은 현대 중국 브랜드도 소개해 주셔서 신구 중국의 대비를 느낄 수 있었어요. 우체국 박물관의 '상하이의 문'은 정말 숨이 멎을 정도로 아름다웠고, 가이드님이 최고의 사진 구도를 알고 계셨어요. 증권박물관의 VR 체험도 재미있었고, 와이바이두 다리와 자푸루 다리에서의 전망은 상하이의 과거와 미래를 한눈에 담을 수 있는 최고의 포인트였습니다. 피스호텔 로비의 1930년대 글래머는 시간이 멈춘 듯했고, 가이드님이 들려주는 전설적인 투숙객들의 이야기가 흥미로웠어요. 현지 페리는 이 투어의 백미 — 통근하는 현지인들 사이에서 황푸강을 건너는 경험은 관광 크루즈와는 차원이 달랐습니다. 마지막 삼대 타워 아래서의 사진도 압권. Cathy 가이드님의 해박한 지식과 따뜻함, 완벽한 시간 구성에 감동했어요. 상하이에서 진정한 가치를 경험하고 싶은 분께 강력 추천합니다.
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Felix Schmidt - Germany
March 24, 2026
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My partner and I did the afternoon session (2-5pm) and it was the perfect way to see the Bund. Tony started at the Rockbund area, which most tourists skip. The former British Consulate garden was peaceful and Tony explained how this single building spawned the entire International Settlement. The True Light Building's Art Deco facade was stunning in the afternoon light — Tony pointed out Hudec's signature geometric details. The Rockbund Art Museum was a cool contemporary space inside a historic building. Tony also showed us ToSummer and Songmont — modern Chinese brands doing interesting things with Eastern aesthetics. The Zhapu Bridge area was the photographic highlight. The 'Shanghai Gate' courtyard inside the Postal Museum was jaw-dropping — Tony knew the exact spot for the perfect symmetrical shot. The Museum of Securities was a quick but interesting stop — the VR stock exchange experience was fun. Waibaidu Bridge and Zhapu Bridge offered the best skyline contrasts — Tony timed it so we had golden afternoon light on the Bund. The Peace Hotel lobby was pure glamour — the Jazz Age interiors are perfectly preserved and Tony shared the hotel's legendary guest list. Bund No. 1 (Asia Building) marked the start of the waterfront's architectural evolution. The commuter ferry was the most authentic part — standing on the open deck with locals, watching the Bund and Pudong from the water. It costs next to nothing and the views are incredible. Tony ended the tour at the base of the Three Towers, showing us the 'worm's-eye view' angle — looking straight up at three of the world's tallest buildings from between them. After the tour, we walked Riverside Avenue for coffee with Pudong views. Tony was warm, knowledgeable, and the 3 hours flew by. This is the tour to book if you want to understand the Bund beyond the postcard views.
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George Hughes - United Kingdom
March 22, 2026
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OBSESSED with this tour!! 😍✨ Grace brought Shanghai's history ALIVE! Rockbund's Art Deco buildings were STUNNING! The Peace Hotel felt like stepping into the 1930s! Crossing the river on a commuter ferry was MAGICAL! The 'worm's-eye' skyscraper photos are ICONIC!! 🏙️🔥💙
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