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Evening walking tour

Bund Night Walk

Explore Shanghai’s Bund neighborhood, discovering its financial history and iconic buildings on an evening tour. A stunning blend of the past and modernity awaits you.

When
Tue · Thu · Sun · 19:30–20:30
Duration
1 hour
Language
English
Group size
Up to 8 guests
Format
Walking tour, on foot
Where
The Bund, Shanghai

About this tour

At the agreed time, we’ll meet by the Bund and begin our evening tour. As the city lights come on, an English-speaking local guide walks you past the waterfront’s most storied buildings, unpacking the foreign influence, finance and architecture that shaped modern Shanghai — at an easy, conversational pace. After about an hour we finish on the Bund’s panoramic platform, where colonial façades face the Pudong skyline. We send the exact meeting point by email once your booking is confirmed.

What you’ll see

  1. 1
    Holy Trinity Church

    We set off near the oldest Protestant church in Shanghai, discussing the foreign influence that took hold after the Treaty of Nanking.

  2. 2
    Custom House

    Its clock tower, inspired by London's Big Ben, became a symbol of the customs system that powered Shanghai's commercial rise.

  3. 3
    Shanghai Steam Navigation Company

    A building that played a key role in river trade through the 19th century.

  4. 4
    HSBC Building

    For years the pride of foreign banking in Asia, standing just across the avenue.

  5. 5
    Bank of China

    Its architecture reflects the country's economic growth in the 1930s — a gem of Chinese financial history.

  6. 6
    Fairmont Peace Hotel

    A showcase of Art Deco opulence, and the story of Victor Sassoon, who marked a turning point in Shanghai's transformation.

  7. 7
    Jardine Matheson Building

    One of the first foreign trading offices established in the city.

  8. 8
    Yokohama Specie Bank

    A window into how the local economy changed during the Japanese occupation.

  9. 9
    The Bund panoramic platform

    We finish where colonial architecture meets the skyscrapers of modern Pudong — an image you'll never forget.

Good to know

Duration
1 hour.
Language
Guided in English.
Included
English-speaking guide.
When to book
Reserve at least a day ahead — same-day booking isn't available. Departures are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Cancellations
A tour may occasionally be cancelled (e.g. weather or minimum group size). We'll always let you know at least 8 hours ahead.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Pets
Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book the Bund Night Walk?

Use the booking form on this page — choose a date and the number of guests, and we'll reply by email to confirm your spot and the exact meeting point.

How much does it cost?

You reserve with a US$10–15 deposit. Afterwards you simply tip your guide what you feel the evening was worth.

When does the tour run?

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 19:30 to 20:30. It lasts about one hour.

How far in advance should I book?

At least a day in advance — same-day booking isn't available. Pick from the upcoming Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday dates in the booking form, subject to availability.

What language is the tour in?

The tour is guided in English by a local guide.

Where do we meet?

We'll email you the exact meeting point when we confirm your booking. It's right by the Bund, easy to reach by metro.

Can the tour be cancelled?

Occasionally — for example due to weather or if the minimum group size isn't reached. If that happens, we'll always let you know at least 8 hours in advance.

How big are the groups?

Small groups of up to 8 guests.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible? Can I bring pets?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and pets are not permitted.