Introduction about The Bund of Shanghai
The Bund area , a symbol of Shanghai, reflects the vibrancy and gaiety of the city ‘s early days through a bustling view of the Huang Pu River on one side and old banks and villas on the other.Tourists will be fascinated by numerous buildings in a variety of styles Such as the ancient, the modern,the traditional Chinese and the foreign,Some of them are hisitorical relics left by our ancestors thousands of years ago while most are architectural achievements mirroring designs of ancient Rome and Greece ,Middle Ages,Renaissance and the Classicism..In terms of modern constructions on the bund ,rarely in any other cities in the world than Shanghai can visitors find so many premises In such a wide variety of styles.These fancy buildings,whih still retain their original grandeur,are the preciours legay of human civilization.Standing in harmony with the latest establishments in shanghai, they continue to exude a special charm that attrts a large number of tourists from afar.
The promenade along the Bund affords visitors a peek into the everyday life of the city’s inhabitants.In the morning, some of them come to practice their daily exercise”Taijiquan”,while the afternoon turns the site into a preferred meeting point.The promendade is also the embarkation point for short cruises on the Huangpu River.
The night view at the Bund is marvelous.When night falls,all the lofty buildings along the bund,all outlined with beautiful artistic lights,look like a giant Crystal Palace, presenting a special charm.
