If you come to Shanghai on holiday, instead of going to the Bund to squeeze in the crowds and take the same old tourist photos, you might as well try this North Bund route located in Hongkou.
Compared with the Bund, there are much fewer people here, and there are many excellent shooting positions, and you can also take in the scenery of both sides of Lujiazui and the Bund.
📍No. 200 Huangpu Road, North Bund International Living Room (Figure 1⃣️)
Located at the junction of the Huangpu River and Suzhou River, the route can start from here. The view is superb, and there are really few people. With a telephoto lens, you can also take futuristic blockbusters in minutes
📍No. 500 Dongdaming Road, North Bund International Passenger Center (Figure 2⃣️-Figure 3⃣️)
The most essential area of North Bund, the silver water drop here is matched with the Oriental Pearl and three-piece suits, full of technology. In the same scenic area, there are Magic City Matrix, TOL Guangting, etc. where you can take photos and check in together
📍The intersection of Lushun Road and Machang Road (Figure 4⃣️)
📍The intersection of Harbin Road and Liaoning Road (Figure 5⃣️, Figure 6⃣️)
📍Jiulong Road (Figure 9⃣️)
They are also classic shooting positions. The style of the old city and the new landmarks of the city in the distance are framed in contrast, forming a unique picture that is both modern and full of fireworks
📍No. 18 Gongping Road, Jiantou Bookstore (Figure 7-Figure 8)
It is called the real version of "Hogwarts" and is decorated in a full British style. The huge floor-to-ceiling windows have an excellent view. In addition to being a bookstore, there are also coffee and self-study areas, and exhibitions are held from time to time
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