The Bund Sightseeing Tunnel Tickets
In Shanghai, the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel provides a sci-fi five-minute ride beneath the Huangpu River. Linking the historical Bund with up-to-the-minute Lujiazui financial district, this one-of-a-kind attraction shuttles people in self-guided gondolas through lively multimedia light displays that never stop evolving. It involves less traditional sightseeing than encountering a kaleidoscope of visual and sound effects, from swirling colors to abstract patterns. And while it serves as a convenient and head-scratching method of crossing the river, for many, there is comparable enjoyment to be had simply in experiencing the psychedelic spectacle making your trip an Alice in Wonderland urban adventure.
Operating Hours and Tour Recommendations
Operating hours: Every day from 09:00 to 21:00.
Recommended playtime: Approximately 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
Best visit time: Weekdays (April–June and September–November).
Additional remarks: Pre-book tickets online to avoid waiting in line.
Check in e-ticket (reservation confirmation) is required for a hassle-free entry.
The tunnel is one-way only — however you plan your starting and end point, or try walking or using the metro on your return.
Tourist Reviews and Comments
Opinions from visitors to the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel are extremely divided. Most tourists are disappointed, calling it overpriced (50 yuan one-way) for essentially a 2-3 minute ride through a tunnel with flashing LED lights and hardly any underwater views. Its critics call it a “tourist trap” that doesn't fulfill the promise of observing river bottom scenes.
But for others it is a convenient and novel way to cross the Huangpu River between the Bund and Pudong, not least with its multi-colored light displays that could provide amusing entertainment for children. The tunnel's primary draw is the novelty of being China's first cross-river pedestrian tunnel, but most people acknowledge it as a one-off experience rather than something on their sightseeing to-do list.
Relevant Guides and Tour Recommendations
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FAQ
1. What exactly is the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel?
It's a short, 647-meter sub-river ride that links the Bund to Lujiazui inside a glass-domed maglev shuttle surrounded by flashing lights and 3-D projections .
2. How long does the trip take and what does it cost?
The experience lasts 3–5 minutes; tickets are RMB 50 one-way or RMB 70 round-trip .
3. Where are the entrances?
Puxi side—north of Chenyi Square on the Bund; Pudong side—just south of the Oriental Pearl Tower .
4. What are the operating hours?
9:30 – 22:30 from mid-April to November; 9:30 – 21:30 the rest of the year .
5. Can I buy tickets on the spot?
Usually yes, but same-day tickets can sell out during holidays, so advance purchase is advised .
