The Bund, after being turned into a commercial port in Shanghai in the 1940s, became the political, financial, commercial, and cultural center of Western powers in Shanghai. Foreign banks, business, and chambers of commerce were set up here.

Stroll along Zhongshan Road, and you will see the famous Customs House, the South and North Building of Peace Hotel, the original HSBC Bank Building, the Asia Building, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, the Union Building and many other historical buildings. You can admire the Gothic pinnacle, baroque colonnades, Spanish-style balconies, and ancient Greek coves which have a long history.

Most of the buildings have been converted into office buildings such as the Headquarters of China Pacific Insurance Company, Thailand Consulate General in Shanghai, China Merchants Group (Shanghai Headquarters), Headquarters of Pudong Development Bank, Shanghai Customs, Shanghai Federation of Trade Unions, and Shanghai Foreign Exchange Trading Center. These buildings are not open to the public. Some of the buildings have been transformed into top shopping malls, such as the famous building at No. 18 at the Bund, which was the headquarters of the former British Standard Chartered Bank in China.

In addition, you can refresh yourself at the Michelin-Star Restaurant or one of the outdoor bars.