Shanghai · Visitor Guide
The Bund (外滩, Wàitān)
外滩位于黄浦江西岸,全长约1.5公里,是上海最著名的景观带。52栋风格迥异的历史建筑错落有致,被称为"万国建筑博览会",与对岸陆家嘴摩天大楼群隔江相望,构成上海最经典的夜景画面。
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Is The Bund worth visiting?
the-bund in Beijing: "52栋历史建筑群,上海名片,万国建筑博览会,夜景最佳.".
Quick facts
| Ticket | Free admission |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily 0:00-24:00 |
| Recommended duration | 1-3小时 |
| Best time to visit | 傍晚至夜晚,看日落和夜景 |
| How to get there | 地铁2号线或10号线南京东路站出,步行10分钟;地铁2号线陆家嘴站可看对岸 |
| English signage | yes |
| Wheelchair accessible | yes |
| 建筑数量 | 52栋 |
| 长度 | 约1.5公里 |
| 建造年代 | 1906-1937年 |
| 风格 | 哥特、罗马、巴洛克等 |
| 对岸 | 陆家嘴金融区 |
| 昵称 | 万国建筑博览会 |
What to expect
外滩建筑群是上海租界时期的产物,52栋大楼涵盖了从哥特式、罗马式到巴洛克式、Art Deco等各种建筑风格,被列为上海市优秀历史建筑。这些大楼在20世纪上半叶相继建成,曾是外资银行和洋行的办公地。
沿黄浦江一侧的外滩观景台(防汛墙)是游客最集中的地方。站在这里,左手边是万国建筑群,右手边是陆家嘴的东方明珠塔、上海中心大厦等摩天大楼,身后是上海最繁华的商业区古今交融,气势恢宏。
外滩夜景是世界级的,每当夜幕降临,万国建筑群灯火辉煌,与对岸陆家嘴的现代灯光秀交相辉映。灯光通常在每晚18:00-22:00亮起。建议在傍晚前往,既可看日落,又能看夜景。
How to get there
地铁2号线或10号线南京东路站出,沿南京东路步行至外滩;或渡轮(东昌路渡口)过江
Best photo spots
- 外滩观景台拍陆家嘴(最佳机位)
- 外白渡桥与苏州河
- 礼查饭店(中国证券博物馆)外观
- 夜景灯光秀
Tips
- 建议傍晚去,占据好机位等日落
- 外滩人流很大,注意保管好财物
- 可以从苏州河南岸拍摄万国建筑倒影
- 地下通道有卫生间,比移动厕所干净
Scams to avoid
- 警惕假充电瓶车
- 勿信陌生人合影收费
Frequently asked questions
外滩和陆家嘴怎么选?
两个地方各有特色,建议傍晚先去外滩,晚上坐渡轮到陆家嘴看夜景
外滩适合逛街吗?
外滩主要是看建筑,逛街推荐南京东路
外滩有吃东西的地方吗?
外滩沿线有高端餐厅,平价小吃较少
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