Along the Huang Pu River in Shanghai City, Riverside Avenue (Bin Jiang Avenue) is 25,000 meters in length and consists of green grass lands, sightseeing paths, and the Riverside Avenue. As one of the favorite attractions for foreigners and local citizens in Shanghai, Riverside Avenue allows visitors to take a nice stroll next to the river and enjoy beautiful views of Pudong and Puxi. Riverside Avenue is a popular touring and leisure spot in Shanghai where people can relax, read a book, and enjoy a cup of coffee in the peaceful riverside environment. The popularity of Riverside Avenue draws many famous restaurants to settle along the riverside including cafes, diners, and ice cream shops. Occasionally, large-scale events and tournaments, such as boat racing, will be held at Riverside Avenue that will bring thousands of visitors from time to time. In order to make more room for more restaurants and scenic spots, the city is recently planning for an extension of Riverside Avenue by 1.1 kilometers.

Other nearby attractions: Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai International Convention Center, Super Brand Mall, Shanghai Ocean Aquarium, and Shanghai Natural Wild-insect Kingdom.


For the convenience of your Shanghai travel in China, below is a selection of nearby Shanghai hotels. For more sightseeing attractions in Shanghai, please visit our Shanghai Tourism website for a map to guide your China tour and to find your ideal China hotel.