Huangpu River Cruise

To experience the best way to enjoy the scenery along Huangpu River, a cruise has to be the top choice. A Huangpu River cruise has now become a must-have activity when visiting Shanghai. If you have time to join a Huangpu River night cruise, you can enjoy the most extraordinary night view. On board the ship, a choice of Chinese food, western cuisine and a buffet is available. You can enjoy a delicious meal while admiring the scenery. This way of travel not only appeals to visitors but also the local people who sometimes choose a river cruise for relaxation.

Huangpu River Cruise, Shanghai

Charming Night View

At present, travelers have a choice of two routes that sail along the Huangpu river. There is the regular route and the route of the Shanghai Expo. The regular route is chosen by most travelers.

Regular Route: Shiliupu Wharf near the Bund – Yangpu Bridge – Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) – Jin Mao Tower – Shanghai International Convention Center – Nanpu Bridge – Oriental Pearl Tower – Waibaidu Bridge – Monument to the People's Heroes – Observatory on the Bund – Shiliupu Wharf

Shanghai Expo Route: Qichangzhan Wharf near Binjiang Avenue – Shanghai Expo Area – Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC) – Jin Mao Tower – Shanghai International Convention Center – Oriental Pearl Tower – Waibaidu Bridge – Monument to the People's Heroes – Observatory on the Bund – Qichangzhan Wharf
 Regular Route: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 18:00, 18:30, 18:45, 19:00, 19:15, 19:30, 19:45, 20:00, 20:15, 20:30, 20:45, 21:00, 21:15, 21:30

Shanghai Expo Route: The timetable is not fixed. Visitors need to check the times and book tickets in advance on the websites of different cruise companies.
 

Route	Duration (min)		Price (CNY/person)
Regular	Meal Excluded	Meal Included	Meal Excluded	Meal Excluded
	50	90	120	128-188
Shanghai Expo	90		128-188

 1. Children under 1.3 m (4.3 ft) travel free
2. The Shanghai Expo route tickets are unavailable on site, so you need to book them in advance.
3. The timetable information is for reference only. Please check locally for confirmation.
4. Please arrive at the wharf at least 10 minutes prior to the ships’ departure time.

Wonderful River Scenery

Waibaidu Bridge

Taking a Huangpu River Cruise along the regular route, you are able to view a majority of famous attractions in Shanghai, including the two outstanding bridges Yangpu Bridge and Nanpu Bridge, the old iron Waibaidu Bridge, the landmark Oriental Pearl Tower and Jin Mao Tower, the modern skyscraper SWFC, etc. The night view with all the illuminations is truly amazing.

In order to make the river cruise even more attractive and colorful, a special route is provided so that visitors can appreciate the Shanghai Expo site of 2010. In addition to the attractions along the regular route, this special route will enable you to have a glimpse of the remaining features of the grand event.
 All the cruise ships on Huangpu River are of high quality, providing great conditions and good services. However, they do vary in design, size, passenger capacity, facilities and features. Most Huangpu River cruise ships have a bar, a sun deck, a restaurant and large screen TV. You can either stay in the ship to enjoy the entertainment facilities or go out on deck to savor the abundant views along the river.