The Bund is the cultural section of Shanghai that best represents the blending of ancient and modern influences. This renowned waterfront district is the city's most famous landmark. The word Bund is of Anglo-Indian origin meaning "embankment on the waterfront," and you will experience the definition literally with a feeling of space and openness that you will not find anywhere else in Shanghai.
Huangpu River divides the Bund into two sections, Pu Dong and Pu Xi, which mean "east of river" and "west of river." Local people honor the Huangpu as Mother River, and you will understand why as you view the lights and spectacle from the deck of your evening cruise.
When you visit to Shanghai,
Huangpu River Cruise will be a unmissable activity. It is not only because Huangpu River is the mother river of Shanghai, but because tourists could see all the essences of Shanghai sightseeing focus along Huangpu River, the past and present as well as the bright future of Shanghai.
Huangpu River Boat Cruise
While on the cruise, you will see the famous bridges, Yangpu Bridge and Nanpu Bridge, stretching across the river, like two dragons lying on the huangpu river. Blocks of different exotic style buildings in the west bank of the river, such as Peace Hotel, sculptures, and many springing-up modern architecture with exterior design, such as Shanghai World Financial Center, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, will feast your eyes, especially at night.
Cruise Cruise Route
•Conventional routes: Dock - Yangpu Bridge - Shanghai World Financial Center - Jinmao Building - Shangrila Hotel - Shanghai International Cconference Center - Nanpu Bridge -
Oriental Pearl TV Tower - the Oriental Pearl Bay International Passenger Transportation Center - Wai Bai Du Bridge - The monument of the people's heroes - Peace Hotel - Custom Building - Shanghai Pudong Developement Bank - The Bund Observatory - Nanpu Bridge - Lupu Bridge - Return.
Huangpu River Boat Cruise
•Expo Cruise Route: Dock - Expo Area -
Shanghai World Financial Center - Jinmao Building - Shangrila Hotel - Shanghai International Cconference Center - Oriental Pearl TV Tower - the Oriental Pearl Bay International Passenger Transportation Center - Wai Bai Du Bridge - The monument of the people's heroes - Peace Hotel - Custom Building - Shanghai Pudong Developement Bank - The Bund Observatory - Nanpu Bridge - Lupu Bridge – Return
Huangpu River Cruise Docks
►Oriental Pearl TV Tower dock (上海东方明珠塔的游船码头)
►Shi Liu Pu Dock (上海外滩十六铺码头 No 501 or 531 Zhongshan Dong Er Road, Shanghai 地址：上海市中山东二路501号，531号)
►No. 307 Waima Road, Shanghai (上海市外马路307号)
►No.171, Zhongshan Nan Road, Shanghai (上海市中山南路171号)
Huangpu River Boat Cruise
Note:
The above information is just for reference
Different boat might start from different dock. We suggest you double check which dock your cruise boat set sailing with the cruise company or your local travel agency in advance.
Cruise time: 10:00-21:30 daily
Duration: 1-2.5 hours (depends on cruise route)
Notice for Huangpu River Cruise
1. Tourists will need to line up for tickets in peak season for a long time if you buy cruise tickets on your own. We suggest you book the cruise tickets with your local travel agency in advance or your guide in Shanghai directly.
2. The inflammables and explosives are not allowed to bring on board.
3. The cruise sailing schedule will be changed or cancelled in case of tidal, typhoons and other extreme weather.
4. There are parking lot, convenient shops and hotels nearby the docks. The mass transportation to the docks is also of convenient for tourists to get there on their own.
Huangpu River Boat Cruise