On a starry night, one can admire the stately row of buildings at the Bund. This quintessential example of multi-national architecture gives off a lively aura that lights up the

The sightseeing tunnel

black skyline. The splendid array of structures resembles misty ice palaces appearing in a slew of colors -- golden yellow, pure white and aquamarine blue. Visitors describe the constantly changing colors are "mesmerizing."

A 646.7-meter-long sightseeing tunnel that connects the bund to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower was opened to the public in October 2000, where visitors can experience a marvelous trip underwater.

 About the Bund

Regarded as the most popular site in Shanghai, the Bund ranges from Zhongshan East No 1 Road in the east, the Outer Baidu Bridge in the north and the Jinling East Road in the south. It faces the broad "mother" Huangpu River, backing the building complex with a precise structure and different styles.

Some 150 years ago, when colonists first set foot on this mysterious land, they took a liking to the great Bund along Huangpu River. As a result, this track road, once tread by boatmen and laborers, has evolved into a bustling street with towering buildings along both sides and busy vehicles rushing to and fro after hundreds of years of development. These buildings, which seamlessly integrate classicalism and realism, are the landmarks of Shanghai; the essence of the Bund lies in these buildings, also known as an "international exhibition of architecture". Famous structures like the China Banking Building, Shanghai Peace Hotel, Customs House, HSBC Building, etc, recreate the past prosperity of the "Fareast Wall Street".

Due to its unique geological location and economic influence in Shanghai -- and in all of China -- for the past 100 years, the Bund has boasted very rich cultural endowments. The river surface, long causeway, beautiful greenbelt and magnificent building complex form a cityscape that is most typical of the Shanghai style.