Only 500 meters from metro line 7 and 4, this is a unique traffic-free spot in the city. Also known as Shanghai Corniche or the West Bund, this is a riverside redevelopment along a formerly industrial frontage on the northern bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai’s Xuhui District. The wide pedestrian path runs for about 5k along the Huangpu River, between the Dapu Rd. tunnel (Marriott Shaghai Luwan) and the West Bund Artistic Center/Longyao Rd. tunnel, paralleling Longteng Ave. There are great river & skyline views. Note: Part of the path is paved with the semi-soft padding used for running tracks.
From north to south, you’ll enjoy great views of the river, Maritime Tower, Long Museum, & West Bund Museum. There are views of World Expo Park across the way.
Add-on: Continue north on Longhua Rd. where there is not that much traffic. NEW: There are continued improvements and expansions to the paths along the Huangpu River. There are also a couple of decent places to run in the interior part of the Xuhui District: Xuhui Park (~2 km of lovely green paths) and a good running track at the Shanghai Swimming Club.
To get there: Subway Line 7: Loghua Middle Road, the exit from Gate 6 and walk down Dong’An Road south about 700 meters
Only 500 meters from metro line 7 and 4, this is a unique traffic-free spot in the city. Also known as Shanghai Corniche or the West Bund, this is a riverside redevelopment along a formerly industrial frontage on the northern bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai’s Xuhui District. The wide pedestrian path runs for about 5k along the Huangpu River, between the Dapu Rd. tunnel (Marriott Shaghai Luwan) and the West Bund Artistic Center/Longyao Rd. tunnel, paralleling Longteng Ave. There are great river & skyline views. Note: Part of the path is paved with the semi-soft padding used for running tracks.
From north to south, you’ll enjoy great views of the river, Maritime Tower, Long Museum, & West Bund Museum. There are views of World Expo Park across the way.
Add-on: Continue north on Longhua Rd. where there is not that much traffic. NEW: There are continued improvements and expansions to the paths along the Huangpu River. There are also a couple of decent places to run in the interior part of the Xuhui District: Xuhui Park (~2 km of lovely green paths) and a good running track at the Shanghai Swimming Club.
To get there: Subway Line 7: Loghua Middle Road, the exit from Gate 6 and walk down Dong’An Road south about 700 meters
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