The Shaxun Mansion was built China tours in 1928. This steeled-framed "A" shape building is in typical Chicago Architectural style. The famous 19-meter-high pyramid on the top of the building are made from oblique tile, which was made of purple copper. The owner of Shaxun Mansion used it to show off his wealth. Various ornaments and furniture from nine different countries were used to decorate the mansion. It became a post where adventurers from all over the world gathered. It was also travelers' first choice to spend their night. Those who had stayed here said that its atmosphere and liveliness were unforgettable.
The Bund is located along the Huangpu River which is located in the Huangpu District, the center of Shanghai. It is the scenery line of Shanghai. It has the Shanghai landmarks Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Jinmao Tower in the opposite across the Huangpu Yangtze River cruises River. It is a must-see place while enjoying your Shanghai Tours.
Since 1943, the Bund has been also known as Zhong Shan Dong Yi Road. It has the total length of about 1.5 km. The Bund starts south from the Yan'an East Road, north to the White Bridge on the Suzhou Creek, east faces the Huangpu River, west has the 52 different classical revival building in the Gothic, Romanesque, Baroque, Chinese and western style which constitute the financial center of old Shanghai and concentration zone of foreign trade agencies. The Bund is known as the "International Architecture Shanghai travel Exhibition Group".
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