Самая знаменитая достопримечательность Шанхая – this is its Vaytan Embankment, the name of which literally translates as “coastal bank”. Locals do not like to remember the colonial past of this place, therefore they refer to this street as Zhongshan Dong. Tourists in this area can see the amazing buildings of the past centuries, located on one side of the river, and on the other side of Huangpu modern skyscrapers and a television tower contrasting with them.
Time travel
The area in which the Quay is located(Shanghai) is called the Bund and means "pier at the muddy shore." This designation of this place was invented by Europeans, as the English settlement used to be located here, which later became international.
At the beginning of the twentieth century style came hereArt Deco, and many people, to admire the grandeur of these buildings, sailed on excursions along the banks of the Huangpu, renting a junk. Shanghai, The Bund (50 years) became a symbol of elegance and success of this time. After the communist revolution, many offices of trade organizations were closed, and hotels and clubs changed their original purpose.
In recent decades, in addition to alla large number of buildings have already been erected in historic buildings in a modern style and a wall has been built to prevent flooding. It has a height of more than 750 meters, therefore, it also serves as a wonderful place to explore the surrounding attractions.
Description
Currently, for the Chinese and visiting tourists, the Bund is the architectural symbol of the city. It has a length of one and a half kilometers and is located on the western bank of the Huangpu River.
In the southern part of this place istourist marina where you can rent boats and boats for boat trips. Some people say about the Bund that it is a small piece of Europe in the very center of China. There are buildings built in the ancient Greek style, as well as having architecture of the Renaissance.
In the dark, you can see how overHundreds of neon lights with the names of the most famous world brands are lit on the embankment, as well as brightly lit skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. Around all the buildings there is a large number of diverse exotic plants and trees.
For the sake of preserving such a unique exhibitionWorld architectural heritage in the area is strictly prohibited construction. Therefore, Vaitan embankment does not change its historical appearance over the years, but only acquires attractiveness and spirituality.
Majestic buildings
Among the buildings located in this area, the most popular are:
Shanghai Foreign Trade Department is a massive building erected in the twenties of the last century. Its distinguishing feature is the Roman arcades and columns.
The Oriental Pearl TV tower has the brightest illumination and consists of several spheres. This building was the first high-rise building in the area.
Shanghai World Financial Center - it is popular among tourists due to its unusual shape. Therefore, people still call each other "opener."
The building of the Bank of China, built in 1936in the style of rational Art Nouveau. At that time, it looked very interesting and unexpected. After this construction, many skyscrapers with similar architecture began to appear.
Shanghai Customs House, erected in 1927. It is recognizable thanks to the large clock located on its walls.
HSBC Bank is a luxurious, impressive building. Previously, the municipality was located here, and at the moment there is a financial institution in Pudong.
Hotel Peace is considered one of the most popularbuildings in the area. Once there was an office and apartments of the so-called owner of half of Shanghai - Sir Ellis Sassoon. Tourists are very fond of taking pictures against the background of this hotel.
What to see?
But the Vaitan embankment attracts not only architecture lovers. There are many other local attractions here. Among them, the most famous are the following:
Monument erected in honor of national heroes. It was installed at the end of the twentieth century and consists of three large rifles inclined to each other.
The monument dedicated to the uprising of Shanghai in 1927. It is located in Huangpu Park and looks very powerful.
Museum "Vaitan Embankment". Photos located in his galleries will tell the whole history of this area, as well as tell a lot of interesting facts and details of its development.
In addition, there are a huge number of various restaurants, cafes and shops.
Interesting to know
It turns out when they lived in these placesforeigners, they did not really respect the real masters of the country. This is evidenced by a sign hanging in the middle of the nineteenth century at the entrance to Huangpu Park, on which it was written: "Chinese and dogs are not admitted."
Another interesting fact about this area is that it was filmed here by the famous director and screenwriter Stephen Spielberg, entitled "Empire of the Sun."
Impressions of tourists
People who are fortunate enough to visit thisembankment, speak about it extremely enthusiastically. They say that the Bund is especially beautiful in the evening, when it is lit by the lights of a huge metropolis. This place is filled with its own bustling life and color.
Many claim that without this area, Shanghaiimpossible to imagine. This embankment is striking in its grandeur, skyscrapers, colorful buildings and majestic structures. Therefore, even those tourists who have already visited it more than once, anyway, coming to the capital of China, want to get back to this amazing place where the Vaitan embankment is located. How to get there, we will tell further.
Ways to travel
In this part of Shanghai, not a single one is located.metro station. But there is nothing to worry about, since you can walk to the Bund on the Bund. Closest to it is Art. Nanjing Road (eastern branch), located at the intersection of the second and tenth lines of the metro. The exit from it leads to Nanjing street, from which you can immediately see the building with the big clock, and you need to go in the direction of this building.
