The North Bund (Hongkou district) is Shanghai's third waterfront — emerging after the Bund and Lujiazui. Recent additions include the Sailing Boat Square pier, the World Expo Garden, and the Shanghai Mansions historic complex from the 1930s. The new World Expo Pavilion plaza offers an angle on Pudong that Xiaohongshu users have been popularizing in recent years — the same skyline, fewer tourists. Best at golden hour or evening. The Hongkou ferry to Pudong (Lujiazui-Dongchang line) runs from here.
Address
East Daming Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai
虹口区东大名路
Highlights
- World Expo Pavilion Plaza (世博馆广场)Popular Xiaohongshu angle; same Pudong skyline, fewer crowds
- Sailing Boat Square (帆船广场)New pier with unobstructed riverside views
- Golden Hour or Evening VisitBest time for skyline views and photography
- Hongkou Ferry to Lujiazui (虹口轮渡)Take Lujiazui-Dongchang line for a scenic crossing
- Shanghai Mansions (上海大厦)Historic 1930s complex along the waterfront
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: cash_only
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Sunset to evening
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
Patrick R.·TripAdvisor·4/5
Same Pudong view as the Bund, 1/3 the crowds. Sunset here is increasingly my favorite Shanghai memory.
2026-04-22
Lily Z.·Google Maps·4/5
The Sailing Boat Square pier has great photo angles. Try the 1930s Shanghai Mansions for context.
2026-03-12
魔都新地标·Xiaohongshu·5/5
新晋打卡圣地。比外滩好拍多了,人也少很多。建议黄昏来。
2026-02-18
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