Bund Collection (#2)

Shanghai bund clock tower in Chinese national holiday with red flag

Sunrise in Shanghai
Steve Zhang

Shanghai skyline
Dieter Reichelt

Golden Night
Ran Shen

The Boxer Rebellion: views of Shanghai, China (b / w photo)
6015073 The Boxer Rebellion: views of Shanghai, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion: views of Shanghai, China)

Nanking Road, the shopping centre of Shanghai (b / w photo)
6008222 Nanking Road, the shopping centre of Shanghai (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nanking Road, the shopping centre of Shanghai)

c. 1880s Japan - putting up telegraph poles and wires along Kobe bund
c.1880s Japan - putting up telegraph poles and wires along Kobe bund

Late 19th century photograph: Boat along Kobe Bund, Japan

Boats along the Bund, Shanghai, China, late 19th century

Floods along the Bund, Hankow (Hankou) China, c. 1890 s
Floods along the Bund, Hankow (Hankou) China, c.1890 s

Grand Hotel on the Bund, Yokohama, Japan
Vintage 19th century photograph: Grand Hotel on the Bund, Yokohama, Japan

Fire bell, Kobe Bund, Japan, 1870 s

Hand carts and rickshaws on the Bund, Shanghai, China
19th century vintage photograph: hand carts and rickshaws on the Bund, Shanghai, China

View along the Bund, Shanghai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: view along the Bund, Shanghai, China

Along the Bund across the Whangpu River, Shanghai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: looking along the Bund across the Whangpu River, Shanghai, China

Sailing junk on the Whangpu River, Shanghai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: sailing junk on the Whangpu River, opposite the Bund, Shanghai, China

Ship in port, wharf, Shanghai China, view of the Bund
Vintage c.1920s photograph: ship in port, wharf, Shanghai China, view of the Bund

A rickshaw along the Bund, Yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Pedestrians along the bund, Yokohama, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Kobe Bund, looking from across the sea. Vintage 19th century photograph

Harbour and bund with boats at Kobe, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

Boats on the waterfront along the bund of Kobe, Japan. Vintage 19th century photograph

The Bund at Kobe, showing the flags of foreign consulates. Vintage 19th century photograph

Bridge over creek looking along the Bund, Shanghai, China
Bridge over the creek looking along the Bund, Shanghai, China

Foreign consulates along the Bund, Kobe, including the British flag flying from a lamp post. Vintage 19th century photograph

View along Bund in Shanghai, China, on Huangpu River
19th century vintage photograph: View along the Bund in Shanghai, China, showing Huangpu River

Oura Bund, Nagasaki. Vintage 19th century photograph

The Grand hotel and waterfront Bund, Yokohama
The Grand Hotel and waterfront Bund, Yokohama. Vintage 19th century photograph

With the Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving)
1591013 With the Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Afghan Boundary Commission)

Sketches in China (b / w photo)
1107582 Sketches in China (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in China)

The Boxer Rebellion: military defences of Shanghai, China, 1900 (b / w photo)
6015072 The Boxer Rebellion: military defences of Shanghai, China, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion)

The Customs Building, Shanghai, c. 1868-70 (b / w photo)
498386 The Customs Building, Shanghai, c.1868-70 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old temple building on the Bund, Shanghai)

Grand Hotel from the water, Yokohama, Japan
Grand Hotel and Bund viewed from the water, Yokohama, Japan. Date: circa 1908

The Chinese Question, Scenes in the Yangtse-Kiang District (engraving)
1615498 The Chinese Question, Scenes in the Yangtse-Kiang District (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

"The Model Settlement, "a scene on the British bund at Shanghai (b / w photo)
6003724 " The Model Settlement, " a scene on the British bund at Shanghai (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Model Settlement)

Foreign Gun-Boats laid up in the Winter at Tien-Tsin, North China (engraving)
1107433 Foreign Gun-Boats laid up in the Winter at Tien-Tsin, North China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the Waterfront at Canton, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
NP125961 View of the Waterfront at Canton, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

Sketches at Victoria, Labuan (engraving)
1595142 Sketches at Victoria, Labuan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Victoria, Labuan)

The Queens Jubilee in the Far East of Asia (engraving)
1591340 The Queens Jubilee in the Far East of Asia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Jubilee in the Far East of Asia)

Unique scenes and phases of life in China (b / w photo)
6002623 Unique scenes and phases of life in China (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unique scenes and phases of life in China)

With the Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving)
1591027 With the Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Afghan Boundary Commission)

The Anglo-Russian Disagreement, Scenes around Tientsin and Tongku (b / w photo)
1593485 The Anglo-Russian Disagreement, Scenes around Tientsin and Tongku (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anglo-Russian Disagreement)

Chilling in the bottle-opener
Stan Huang

Shanghai in the cloud
Vview Chen

The Bund, Shanghai, China circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Bund, Yokohama with steam ships, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

The Bund, Nagasaki, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Ships along the Bund, Shanghai, China circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

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The Bund, located in the old part of Shanghai, is undeniably one of the most famous places not only in Shanghai but also in all of China. As night falls, this iconic promenade comes alive with a mesmerizing display of car lights and illuminated buildings that create a captivating scene. Dating back to the early 20th century, vintage photographs depict bustling traffic and boats along the Bund, showcasing its historical significance. In 1883, the English settlement along the Bund was captured in a stunning view that showcases its colonial charm. Looking north from this enchanting spot offers an unparalleled vista of Huangpu River against a backdrop of highrises and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower situated across it in Pudong New Area. Architectural enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by intricate details found on buildings lining The Bund's Huangpu District. These historical colonial-style structures are beautifully illuminated at night, adding to their allure. Not just a place for architectural marvels or picturesque views, The it also serves as a hub for various activities. In Huangpu Park on The Bund itself, people can be seen engaging in early morning tai chi exercises—a serene sight amidst urban surroundings. A visit to The Bund promises an unforgettable experience where history seamlessly blends with modernity. This promenade truly represents Shanghai's vibrant spirit and stands as an emblematic symbol of China's rich cultural heritage.