The Bund

Shanghai

Shanghai's west bank discloses an older but still vital set of buildings, built in the early 20th century by the British colonial power. "Bund," pronounced "boo-nd," is an Anglo-Indian word that means "embankment." Major buildings, from left to right: Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank (dome), Customs House (tallest, with clock), North China Daily News Building (two red flags), Peace Hotel (formerly Sassoon House; tall, green peaked roof), Bank of China.