If you are looking for a fashionable place to have afternoon tea, why not come to North Bund? With the splendid view of skyscrapers, such as the Oriental Pear Tower, the afternoon teas here are bound to provide you with an extraordinary experience.

The Grand Halls

In the sun-drenched cafe of the Grand Halls, customers can enjoy blossom-shaped desserts. The vanilla cherry mousse is crafted to resemble a pink peony, with each petal containing a sweet treat. The delightful daisies are vanilla passion fruit cakes, and the jam is shaped into bright yellow stamens.

Besides the delicate desserts, the Grand Halls also offers foie gras and caviar sandwiches, nori king crab rolls, smoked Australian scallop puffs, and other ingenious nibbles.

Address: No 10 Beiwaitan Road

Please book at least three days in advance.

For reservations, call 177-2146-7126.

The afternoon tea in the Grand Halls is flower-themed. [Photo/WeChat account: hongkouly]

Harmonia

The tiered stand in Harmonia is a feast for the eyes, with delicate scones, tarts and pastries served in blue and white plates. Each delicacy has its own charm, and the entire course is an experience unlike any other.

Harmonia has an indulgent dining environment, especially when seated on the atmospheric terrace, where tranquil river views are all that the eye can see.

Address: No 60 Huangpu Road

Please book at least one day in advance.

For reservations, call 021-6669-7599.

While enjoying afternoon tea at Harmonia, customers can appreciate the scenery of the Bund. [Photo/WeChat account: hongkouly]

Kan Jiang Lou

On the 17th floor of Broadway Mansions, people can find Kan Jiang Lou, a restaurant that offers a panoramic view of the Bund. Its limited edition Rubik's cube-themed afternoon tea has recently gained popularity. The desserts in the cubes are like tiny art exhibitions, so elegant that you will almost feel guilty for eating them.

Address: No 20 North Suzhou Road

Please book at least one day in advance.

For reservations, call 021-6324-5003.

Customers can turn the tiered stand like a Rubik's cube in Kan Jiang Lou. [Photo/WeChat account: hongkouly]

Bellagio Shanghai

The design of Bellagio Shanghai is inspired by villages in Europe, and its interior is decorated with crystal and leather, making visitors feel as if they are sitting in a gorgeous palace. The afternoon tea here is classic, featuring elegant shapes and delicate flavors. Feel the breeze, appreciate the river view and enjoy the magnificent food, an afternoon tea in Bellagio is meant to be extraordinary.

Address: No 188 Beisuzhou Road

Please book at least one day in advance.

For reservations, call 021-3680-6701.

A photo of the afternoon tea offered at Bellagio Shanghai. [Photo/WeChat account: hongkouly]

Afternoon tea in North Bund is a unique way to take in the culture of the city. Pick a sunny day and indulge in some good afternoon tea.

Sources: "hongkouly", "THEGRANDHALLS", "BellagioShanghai" WeChat accounts, official WeChat account of Color North Bund via "gh_dad084d70004", official WeChat account of Regent via "gh_b256c48f0a53"