Silence is like architecture, and we can only see the history they have experienced through every brick and tile, in the mottled traces. The pulse and rhythm of the city are showcased through various styles of historical buildings along the Huangpu River. Being in the midst of it all, one can fully appreciate the marvelous fusion of century-old Shanghainese architecture and contemporary art, dancing with art and resonating with architecture.

On this red-hot land, stands the Monument to the People's Heroes, commemorating the revolutionary martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Shanghai since 1840; next to it, the Bund Historical Museum stands quietly, using vivid physical models and light and shadow animations to narrate the development and evolution of the Bund.

Shanghai Jiushi Art Salon has transformed into a contemporary art space while preserving the old buildings; the fourth floor of the Meridian Building is home to the art benchmark in the eyes of jazz enthusiasts, the Lincoln Jazz Shanghai Center. These old buildings, infused with new vitality, are radiating with endless vitality. As you stroll along, you can appreciate high-quality art and experience the unique architectural aesthetics and elegant style possessed by these historical buildings.

Route: Shanghai Jiushi Art Salon → Midland Building → Monument to the People's Heroes → Bund Historical Museum → Somekh Building

Shanghai Jiushi Art Salon

The venue is located in the building that used to be the Zhejiang Xingye Bank, which is now a historical protected building in Shanghai. Jiu Shi Art Salon has transformed this venue into a comprehensive social space with a cutting-edge art theme, attracting and nurturing a new generation of art enthusiasts.

Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 (last entry at 20:30)

Midland Building

For neoclassical architecture, the exterior walls are adorned with granite veneer, presenting an eclectic style. Located on the fourth floor, Sir Lincoln Jazz Shanghai Center is regarded as an artistic benchmark and a must-visit destination for jazz enthusiasts in Shanghai and even across the country.

Opening hours: The architectural exterior is open all day, while the ground floor shops are open according to the operating hours of the merchants.

People's Heroes Monument

The People's Heroes Monument, built in memory of the revolutionary martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Shanghai since 1840. This monument is the soul of the city, with rivers flowing and life thriving.

Opening hours: Open all day.

The Bund History Museum

The exhibition in the museum showcases the vicissitudes and changes of the Bund over the past century since its opening. It provides insights into the historical development of Shanghai through the trajectory of the Bund's development. Utilizing vivid physical models and light and shadow animations, it narrates the evolution of the Bund's development and the past and present of its old buildings.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Sundays.

Somekh Building

Having a typical eclectic architectural style, the renovated building has introduced an art hotel, restaurants, and galleries, perfectly blending modern fashion with classical elegance. The stunning terrace has become a new landmark on the Bund. Here, you can not only experience the bourgeois charm of old Shanghai but also feel the modern allure of the new era.

Opening hours: The building exterior is open all day, and the ground floor shops are open based on the operating hours of the merchants.