Riverside Promenade
Riverside Promenade lies on the east bank of the Huangpu River and stretches about 2,500 metres. Along the way you'll find musical fountains, open-air riverside cafés and waterside platforms,…
Riverside Promenade, Shanghai
Key facts
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Getting there
- Near Riverside Avenue, Lujiazui West Road (bus stop)
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 935. Open in Google Maps
About Riverside Promenade
Riverside Promenade lies on the east bank of the Huangpu River and stretches about 2,500 metres. Along the way you'll find musical fountains, open-air riverside cafés and waterside platforms, making it one of Shanghai's best-known sights. Compared with the crowds on the Bund, Riverside Promenade feels calmer. From here you can look across the river at the historic buildings of the Bund and the views of Puxi, which have their own special appeal.
Tips from the guidebook
- During typhoon season each summer, the section of Riverside Promenade near Dongchang Road is especially prone to flooding, and the riverside side of the path may become impassable.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of Riverside Promenade?
Riverside Promenade is open Open all day.
How do I get to Riverside Promenade?
Near Riverside Avenue, Lujiazui West Road (bus stop)
How long should I spend at Riverside Promenade?
Plan on 1–3 hours for Riverside Promenade.
Where is Riverside Promenade?
Riverside Promenade is in Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, in the East China of China.
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