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Waibaidu Bridge

Shanghai's oldest surviving steel bridge, a 1908 landmark spanning the mouth of Suzhou Creek.

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Why go

About Waibaidu Bridge

Waibaidu Bridge, completed in 1908, is Shanghai's oldest steel bridge and a symbol of the city's early modernity. Its 52-meter span crosses Suzhou Creek where it meets the Huangpu River, linking the Bund with the North Bund. The gray steel trusses have appeared in countless films and wedding photos.

A short walk across the bridge offers views of the Bund's historic buildings and the modern skyline beyond.

Make time for

Practical ideas, not a checklist

  1. 01Walk across the 1908 steel bridge
  2. 02Photograph the bridge and the Bund skyline
  3. 03Watch ships pass between the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek
  4. 04Continue to the Broadway Mansions or the Rockbund nearby
  5. 05Come at dusk for the illuminated river views

Good to know

Built
1908
Type
Steel truss bridge, Shanghai's oldest
Length
52 meters
Best Time to Visit
Dusk for city lights

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