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• Panoramic Shanghai views

  sunilt1960,Mar 27, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We took the evening cruise lasts about an hour, enough time to soak in the views and capture unforgettable memories It is one of the best way to enjoy the city in all its glory in the evening day light as well as when we retuned in the lights at night. It would be nice to get really good spot on the boat so need to get there early to get the best views. The Huangpu River, divides the city into two distinct yet harmonious halves: Puxi, the historic western side with its colonial architecture and the famous Bund, and Pudong. The eastern side boasting soaring skyscrapers like the Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl Tower. As the sun sets and the city lights begin to sparkle, the river becomes a mirror reflecting the lights of Shanghai. The boats were modern, well-equipped boats provide both indoor and outdoor seating, ensuring comfort regardless of the weather. As you sail along the river, you'll be treated to panoramic views A stunning stretch of historic buildings illuminated in golden hues, showcasing Shanghai's colonial past. • Pudong's Skyline: The towering skyscrapers, in the skyline of Shanghia including the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Nice boat ride but didn’t get rest of tour due to traffic delays

  Kimberly H,Jul 14, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  On the positive side- river cruise was beautiful and was private - only me and the guide. Negative - most of the time was in the car getting to the boat and back. Cruise was very crowded and bought VIP ticket onboard tk have a place to sit. Traffic leaving dock was horrible and took so long to get back to the city center tour ended without going to the pedestrian street. Didn’t get that part of the tour all because was so late at this point. So paid for only transportation to and from the boat and the boat ride.

  

• Do it yourself would be better

  didigradinarska,May 7, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  From everything I did in China this is the thing I regret the most. I unfortunately booked this for our first day with no experience of the culture and went by the recommendations of the booking. I am appalled they recommended you to give 10 Yuan each for a taxi driver for a tip and 100 Yuan each for the tour guide… Just for context a taxi ride to Shanghai tower from my hotel is 16 Yuan and they recommend me to give 20 on top of that as a tip? Appalling. The boat tour is 150 Yuan each. So in total let’s say the taxis cost you 40 Yuan at a push, the boat 150 and the little train transfer is 10 Yuan that is 200 Yuan for this experience. When they ask for 600 Yuan for it and you to tip 100 per person more…. I will let travellers do the math themselves. The tour guide was ok, but compared to all others we had on our trip even that fell short it just felt like we had to pull information out and it didn’t feel natural or enjoyable. We did get some information about some of the buildings but we kind of expected a bit more for the big price tag and tip recommendations on top of that.

• Highly recommended

  gaelkamil,Apr 25, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Everything was excellent. Tour guide, Tom, was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, accommodating, professional. Highly recommended. Despite slightly inclement weather, the experience made up for it

• Mr Buller Train please slow down

  johnbK1581LI,Mar 20, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  The boat was good but the tour overall was awful. The tour guide was probably the worst I have ever had. I will only elaborate if you need me but I don’t want to harm anyone’s job. For a start though, after 3 hours he never once referred to me by name and he never told me his. There were only 3 on the tour ! Apart from that I found he lacked respect for a customer that was obviously having trouble keeping up but he kept going like a bullet train. So disrespectful

• Shanghai lights

  Paul H,Mar 9, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Great little tour for small groups. Tom was very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about the area’s history. With the hotel collection and drop off it was very relaxing and enjoyable. Got some great photos as Shanghai is very impressive at night. I would recommend.

  

  

  

  

• A magical journey through the heart of Shanghai

  merryheartsg,Feb 16, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  When it comes to experiencing the vibrant energy and breathtaking beauty of Shanghai, there's no better way than embarking on a Huangpu River Night Cruise. This iconic journey offers a front-row seat to the city's dazzling skyline, where the past and present of Shanghai come alive under the glow of neon lights and starlit skies. The Huangpu River, often referred to as the "Mother River of Shanghai," divides the city into two distinct yet harmonious halves: Puxi, the historic western side with its colonial architecture and the famous Bund, and Pudong, the futuristic eastern side boasting soaring skyscrapers like the Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl Tower. As the sun sets and the city lights begin to sparkle, the river becomes a mirror reflecting the soul of Shanghai. The night cruise lasts about an hour, offering ample time to soak in the views and capture unforgettable memories. Modern, well-equipped boats provide both indoor and outdoor seating, ensuring comfort regardless of the weather. As you glide along the river, you'll be treated to panoramic views of: • The Bund: A stunning stretch of historic buildings illuminated in golden hues, showcasing Shanghai's colonial past. • Pudong's Skyline: A futuristic marvel of towering skyscrapers, including the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center, lit up in a mesmerizing display of colors. • Bridges and Waterfronts: The river is dotted with beautifully lit bridges, such as the Nanpu Bridge and Yangpu Bridge, adding to the visual spectacle.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• A must do!

  Pr1nc31,Dec 23, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This was by far the best was to enjoy the city in all its glory at night, we were so lucky to have a perfectly clear night to enjoy unobstructed views across both sides of the river, old meets new, the river splitting them, allowing them both to shine respective of one another. We were able to get really good spot on the boat so we didn’t need to move at all, be sure to get there early as everyone rushes to the edges of the boats to get the best views and the locals don’t hesitate to push, especially in the so-called queue area, which is rather chaotic. But it’s so worth the madness to take in the views.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Ice experience, expected more

  Carmella K,Nov 7, 2024

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  The water town was nice to see but a little disappointed in the tour. It was really a tour but rather a taxi ride to the town with a paid entry into the town and ticket to a very small portion of the great wall. The driver was extremely nice, and prompt for timing.

• A Great Way To See The City

  yesplease72,Sep 25, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We took this boat cruise as part of a China tour. The night we went was particularly hot and the boat was quite full. We paid a few extra dollars and we were able to be in an area that had fewer people and the extra $ gave you a drink and something to nibble on. The cruise takes under an hour and gives a great view of the modernity of buildings and lights in Shanghai. Highly recommended and do your best to get a spot at the side of the boat so you can get great photos.

  

  

  

  

  
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