The Huangpu River divides SHANGHAI into two main areas; Pudong which lies east of the River and Puxi which is west of the River. The easiest way to get a feel for both areas and their attractions is to take the Huangpu River Tour. The great river is a tributary of the mighty Yangzi River and is lined with a collection of colonial architecture, known as the Bund. Nanjing Lu is the busiest shopping street in China and runs through the heart of downtown Shanghai. At its eastern end is the Peace Hotel, the 1929 creation of a Jewish millionaire is a masterpiece of Art Deco and it is well worth a visit for the bar legendary jazz band.