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North Bund

北外滩
Běi Wài Tān
Landmark1-1.5 hoursAlways open72/100 popularity
Illuminated historic buildings along The Bund in Shanghai at night, reflecting over water.
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

Photos

Stunning night view of Shanghai's Bund, showcasing illuminated historic buildings along the waterfront.
View of the iconic Shanghai skyline with illuminated buildings at twilight.
Urban skyline of Shanghai featuring a classic post office building by the river.
Low angle of aged masonry Bund exterior with clock and national flag near river and glowing lamp post above unrecognizable people in town at dusk
Stunning view of Shanghai's modern skyline featuring the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower on a sunny day.
Dramatic night view of Shanghai Bund buildings beautifully illuminated along the Huangpu River.
Panoramic view of the illuminated Shanghai skyline and Huangpu River during twilight with iconic landmarks.
Night view of The Bund in Shanghai showcasing iconic historical buildings beautifully lit up.
View of Shanghai's iconic skyline featuring the Oriental Pearl Tower and modern skyscrapers.
Vibrant night view of the Shanghai skyline featuring the Oriental Pearl Tower and colorful reflections.
Aerial view of Shanghai's Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River from The Bund, capturing the modernity of the cityscape.
Stunning night view of Shanghai's Bund with illuminated historic buildings along the Huangpu River.
Stunning view of Shanghai's skyline featuring the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower against a clear blue sky.
Colorful dragon dance performer on the Bund in Shanghai, China amidst iconic architecture.

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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