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Custom House, Shanghai

1927 establishments in ChinaBuildings and structures completed in 1927Buildings and structures in ShanghaiClock towers in ChinaCustom houses
Landmarks in ShanghaiThe Bund
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The Custom House (Chinese: 江海關大樓) is an eight story building on the Bund, Shanghai. Built in 1927, the building remains a customs house today. Together with the neighboring HSBC Building, the Custom House is seen as one of the symbols of the Bund and Shanghai.

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Custom House, Shanghai
Jiujiang Road, Huangpu District

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上投大厦

Jiujiang Road 111
200002 Huangpu District
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