Shanghai
Bund Origin
Walking Tour
✨ NEW City Tour ✨
Whether you've been living in Shanghai for years
or freshly arrived in the city,
this walking tour will surprise you!
Knowledgeable guide WEN will share
historical context, personal anecdotes,
and lesser-known details,
providing a deeper understanding of
Shanghai's Bund Origin.
After the walking tour,
you'll have a cold drink or coffee break with Wen
to discuss and exchange ideas.
🌟
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly
🐶 Dog-friendly
Highlights:
⛩️ Walk into Bund Origin and discover the historical significance of Shanghai's opening up.
🏘️ Uncover the lives of the early British settlers: their work, religion, entertainment and sports.
📸Wander in the preserved symbols and historical narratives of the buildings.
Your Tour Guide: Wen Zhang
Hello! I'm ZHANG WEN, but you can simply call me "Wen."
Originally from Hebei province, I embarked on a transformative journey that reshaped my life after spending three years backpacking and working in Australia.
During my time abroad, I was captivated by the diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes I encountered. It was through these experiences that I discovered my true passion for travel and exploration.
Upon returning to Shanghai, I started a new career path as a tour guide with a mission in mind: to foster a deeper understanding of China among foreigners and serve as a bridge between China and the world.
I am looking forward to showing you all the wonders of Shanghai, my beloved city. Together, let's embark on an Adventure and unveil the beauty, history, and cultural richness of Shanghai.
🕤 Tour Duration: 2.5 hours
😎 Type: City Walk, ~2 kilometers
📸 Meeting details:
- 5:30pm, June 16 (Sunday)
subway line 2&10 Nanjing Road East station exit 6
Introduction:
After the First Opium War, Shanghai began to open up to the world, attracting the British who established their consulate in this region. The Bund, home to some of the oldest buildings, served as the starting point for the modernization of Shanghai. From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, this area flourished with a concentration of educated individuals, consulates, churches, museums, press outlets, banks, high-class apartments, and foreign firms. It played a pivotal role in shaping Shanghai's political landscape, fostering Western cultural influences, and driving commercial development, thus becoming the cradle of the city's political, cultural, and commercial transformations.
Former headquarters of the
National Industrial Bank of China
The former headquarters of the National Industrial Bank of China in Shanghai, located on East Beijing road, was constructed in 1929. The building was designed by Atkinson Dallas Civil Engineers & Architects Ltd. and features a reinforced concrete structure with a neoclassical architectural style.
The North China Branch of
the Royal Asiatic Society
The North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, completed in 1932, was designed by Palmer & Turner, Architects and Surveyors. The building showcases an art deco style with Chinese details and motifs, accentuating its masonry structure.
China Baptist Publication Building
The China Baptist Publication Building, designed by Ladislaus Hudec and completed in 1930, features a reinforced concrete structure. It combines expressionist and Art Deco styles, with a facade adorned by vertical lines.
The Christian Literature Society Building, also designed by Ladislaus Hudec, was constructed in 1933. It boasts a reinforced concrete structure and showcases an Art Deco architectural style.
Capitol Theatre
The Capitol Theatre, completed in 1928 and designed by C.H. Gonda, showcases a reinforced concrete structure. It embodies the elegant Art Deco architectural style. Shanghai Confucian Temple complex is a splendid architectural marvel, featuring elaborately designed pagodas, small bridges, flowing water, and lush greenery that give it the ambiance of a unique Jiangnan garden. It was also known as the school palace, serving as the highest learning institution in ancient Shanghai.
The Rowing club
Constructed in 1905, the Rowing Club encompassed three distinct sections, including a swimming pool, club area, and boathouse.
Y.M.C.A. of China Building
The Y.M.C.A. of China Building was constructed between 1919 and 1924, featuring a brick-and-concrete composite structure. The building includes modern courtyard apartments and a notable colonnade at the entrance. The facilities inside adhere to the standards for apartment buildings in the U.S., providing amenities such as tap water, electricity, gas, and sanitary equipment.
Lyceum Building
Lyceum Building, finalized in 1927, boasts a reinforced concrete structure. Its name traces back to the early settlers who established the Amateur Dramatic Club in 1866. The club derived its name from the Greek word "Lukeion," which was inspired by Aristotle's renowned school of philosophy and science in Athens.
National YWCA Building
The National YWCA Building, completed in 1933 and designed by 李锦沛, showcases a reinforced concrete structure. The architectural design draws influence from the Art Deco style, fused with traditional Chinese features.
Former British Consulate
The Former British Consulate, designed by Grossman and Boyce, was finalized in 1872. This two-story masonry building features a timber hip roof and follows an H-shaped plan. It exhibits the architectural style of the English Renaissance. The Residence of the Consul, completed in 1884, shares a similar architectural style to that of the British Consulate.
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Price
220 rmb (min 5ppl, max 12)
Also can be booked as a private tour, on demand
Included
- Professional English Speaking guide
- M2 organizing fee
- A cold drink or coffee at the end of the tour (depends on the time of the tour)
Excluded
- Drinks & meals not mentioned
- Tips for guide
- Optional activities not mentioned
Cancellation policy
- If you decide to cancel last minute (less than 2 days in advance) you won't be able to get the deposit back but you can use the money for your next booking with M2.
Disclaimer:
All forms of outdoor recreation (including hiking) have a higher level of risk than most ordinary activities.
By participating in M2adventure's hike, you acknowledge and accept the responsibility for making your own determinations as to the suitability of the activity and for your own safety, conduct, and well-being and agree to participate solely at your own risk.
M2adventure, its organizer & hike leaders will not be held responsible for any loss or injury which you may sustain as a result of your participation in any of these activities.
This trip is hosted and operated by Shanghai Fei Zhu International Travel Service.,Ltd, operating Licence: L- SH-00996
