The 6 Best Huangpu River Cruises in Shanghai

1.Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $21Our pick

Spend about 45 minutes on the Huangpu River, passing the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Jin Mao Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Center. Choose a daytime or evening sailing, then use the indoor, semi-open, or open-air decks. Ticket collection is in person, and the correct code comes by email or chat.

“The cruise was quite nice but there are not a lot of places to sit and you have to pay extra to get a good seat”

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2.Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $128Top rated

Spend an evening with a private guide such as Tom, Mary, Autumn, or Linda, pairing a VIP Huangpu River cruise with Yuyuan Old Street, Pudong, and Xintiandi. Your private vehicle handles hotel pickup and drop-off, while flexible guides can help with photos, short stops, and evening plans.

“Tom was a great tour guide with vast knowledge of Shanghai history and provided a meaningful tour. We both enjoyed this cruise and private tour and recommend it to anyone wanting to see Shanghai!”

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3.Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 115 reviews · from $79

Spend about 2.5 hours seeing Shanghai after dark, starting with a one-hour Huangpu River cruise and continuing along the Bund, at the Fairmont Peace Hotel, and on Nanjing Road. An English-speaking guide handles transport and tickets, with guides such as Tom and Frank praised for friendly service.

“When we booked our tour via phone for 5/3/2019, we were not told that our booking date was scheduled on a Chinese holiday. Upon our arrival at our hotel in Shanghai we received a call from Viator stating that a major part of the tour was cRead more”

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4.Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $129

Cruise the Huangpu River for about two hours after a downtown hotel pickup, with a buffet dinner and views of the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and World Financial Center. Add a private English-speaking guide for history, photos, and help along the way.

“Was picked up and dropped off efficiently. The driver made sure I made it onto the boat and all the ticket details were sorted. Go with other people. Once on the boat, you are on your own. Views are great. Lots of photo opportunities. Food Read more”

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5.After Dark Dinner and Huangpu River Night Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $126

Spend four hours with a local English-speaking guide such as Jenny or Hippo, combining a Shanghainese dinner, a 45-minute Huangpu River night cruise, and optional Shanghai Tower or Oriental Pearl access. Hotel pickup, private transport, and cruise tickets are included.

“On October 17th, it was my boyfriend’s birthday, and to celebrate the occasion, I booked this tour for him. We were picked up in the afternoon and taken to the meeting point, where our lovely guide Jenni was already waiting for us. We first went to a small local restaurant together – the food was absolutely delicious! After that, Jenni showed us some of the impressive skyscrapers in Pudong and explained many interesting things about them. Then we continued to a boat cruise on the Huangpu River. Definitely a highlight! The view of Shanghai’s skyline was simply breathtaking. Jenni explained everything in such a clear and engaging way, answered all…”

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6.Shanghai Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise&City lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $171

See Shanghai at its brightest on a private evening tour with guide Patrick. You’ll ride in comfort to the Huangpu River, enjoy VIP cruise seating and skyline views, then explore Yu Garden Bazaar, its food stalls, shops, and lantern-lit architecture.

“Our guide Patrick was fantastic! Spent some time in the Bazaar where he gave us lots of history and information on the area. The cruise was great- we had a seat right outside in the front of the boat with an amazing view. Patrick told us lots of interesting facts and stories about the different buildings and areas we passed and Shanghai in general. He was an extraordinary guide and we highly recommend Patrick and this tour!”

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