Shanghai is a short high-speed rail ride from Wuxi, and the Bund and Yu Garden can be covered in a long day.
Shanghai is a short high-speed rail ride from Wuxi, and the Bund and Yu Garden can be covered in a long day. Hongqiao station connects by Metro to the central areas, and evening skyline views of Pudong make the return trip worthwhile.
| Distance | About 130 km east of Wuxi |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 30-45 minutes by high-speed rail |
| Getting there | High-speed train from Wuxi Railway Station or Wuxi East to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (about 30-45 minutes, CNY 70-90, approx USD 10.45-13.43); China Railway, 12306 or Trip.com; then Metro to East Nanjing Road. |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | The Bund, Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区外滩) |
How to get there
- Train Wuxi to Shanghai Hongqiao: about 30-45 minutes, CNY 70-90 (approx USD 10.45-13.43)
- Train to Shanghai Railway Station: about 45-60 minutes, CNY 60-80 (approx USD 8.96-11.94), estimate
- Didi or taxi: about 2 hours, CNY 450-650 (approx USD 67.16-97.01), estimate
Suggested itinerary
- 08:00 Train from Wuxi
- 09:30 Yu Garden
- 12:30 Lunch
- 14:30 Nanjing Road and the Bund
- 18:30 Return train
Location
The Bund, Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (上海市黄浦区外滩)
31.2400, 121.4900 View on map
Highlights
- The Bund waterfront
- Yu Garden and bazaar
- Nanjing Road
- Pudong skyline
Tips for visiting
- Carry a passport for rail and hotel checks
- Buy return tickets in advance
- Avoid Golden Week
When to visit
Spring and autumn weekdays.
Accessibility
Rail and Metro are step-free; Yu Garden has steps.
Frequently asked questions
How do visitors get to Shanghai Bund and Yu Garden?
High-speed train from Wuxi Railway Station or Wuxi East to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (about 30-45 minutes, CNY 70-90, approx USD 10.45-13.43); China Railway, 12306 or Trip.com; then Metro to East Nanjing Road.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai Bund and Yu Garden?
Spring and autumn weekdays.