This image captures a wide-angle view of the Bund promenade in Shanghai, China, looking east across the Huangpu River towards the Lujiazui financial district in Pudong

This image captures a wide-angle view of the Bund promenade in Shanghai, China, looking east across the Huangpu River towards the Lujiazui financial district in Pudong. The scene is under an overcast sky, suggesting late afternoon or early evening conditions. In the background, the distinctive Oriental Pearl TV Tower, with its two large spherical sections and antenna spire, dominates the left skyline. To its right, the Pudong district features a dense collection of modern skyscrapers, including the Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, and various commercial buildings with visible signage such as "MIRAES ASSET" and "CITI." Several buildings exhibit internal illumination, indicating low light conditions. The Huangpu River flows in the mid-ground, separating the promenade from the distant skyline. A multi-decked white leisure boat is visible on the river near the left. The foreground is a wide, grey-tiled promenade, marked by a darker grey central strip running parallel to the river. Two black street lamps with conical tops are positioned along this path. Numerous individuals, predominantly East Asian adults and some children, populate the promenade. They are dressed in casual attire, including jackets, jeans, and sneakers. People are engaged in various actions: walking individually or in small groups, standing and observing the skyline, or interacting. In the right foreground, a man with light blue jeans and a dark jacket has his arm around a woman. Further right, a group of people are seated on a lower dark barrier or ledge adjacent to the river. The overall scene depicts a busy urban public space.