Huangpu River Cruise

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  • 09:30 - 21:00

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Lonely Planet review

The Huangpu River offers staggering views of the Bund and riverfront activity. Most tour boats depart from the docks on the south end of the Bund, near East Jinling Rd, where tickets can be purchased; popular 30-minute cruises also depart hourly from the Pearl Dock (Míngzhū Mǎtoú; 1 Century Ave) in Lùjiāzuǐ.

The river trip is big business with a medley of operators offering cruises. Tickets vary in price. Other boat trips lasso in both Yangpu Bridge and Nanpu Bridge (南浦大桥; Nánpǔ Dàqiáo). The three-and-a-half hour cruise up to the mouth of the Yangtze River at Wúsōngkǒu (吴淞口) costs from Y90 (or Y120 with refreshments).

Depending on your enthusiasm for loading-cranes, the night cruises are more scenic, though the boat traffic during the day is interesting. Departure times vary depending on which trip you take, but there are generally morning, afternoon and evening departures; boats to Wúsōngkǒu generally leave at .