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 like "fund," 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.