Old Shanghai Customs House

The majestic Old Customs House with its iconic clock tower rightfully stands as one of the main landmarks of the famous Bund waterfront, alongside the Peace Hotel. Built in 1927, this neoclassical structure embodies Shanghai`s pivotal transition from its colonial past to its modern status as a global metropolis. The building`s grandeur is accentuated by its gilded dome, shimmering in the sunset and visible from afar.