Private Tour
Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights
Overview
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In this private evening tour, you will have the chance to enjoy the amazing night lights of Shanghai City. Besides visiting Old Shanghai Town, Xin Tian Di, Lujiazui commercial area and some 100 years old buildings in the city, you will also take the evening VIP Class cruise on the Hungpu River.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Bottled water
VIP Class River Cruise Seat
Private hotel pickup and drop-off
Private Driver/guide
Personal expenses
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Yuyuan Old Street
Your private 3 hours tour will start at 7 PM. You will be picked up from your hotel lobby and sent to the Old Shanghai Town. You will take a short walk there to see the famous Nine-Zigzag Bridge and surrounding buildings. If the weather nice you will see the beautiful contrasts between the old and new buildings from the two sides of Huangpu River.
After the walk, take the evening cruise on the Hungpu River. You will have VIP class tickets which offer the best view of the famous colonial-era buildings alongside the Bund including the Peace Hotel with its unique pyramid roof in blazing green and the Customs House with its large clock tower and modern towers on Pudong Side such as Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower and Bottle Opener.
Options
Private Evening Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
143 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Recommend this trip.
sonal a,
Nov 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great and knowledgeable tour guide. She helped me with great pictures. Would highly recommend this trip.
Shanghai River Cruise
Mike R,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00So nice having a private viewing area. Nothing but railing between ourselves and scenery. The view of city was spectacular. We then went to Old Shanghai. Beautiful in the day but really special at night. Trip was leisurely with minimal walking. Our guide Tom was great, pleasant, knowledgeable and spoke perfect English.
Wonderful evening!
Chris C,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Thank you very much, Tom! We really appreciate the attention to detail! The evening was fun and worry free for us. Great information on not just the city's history. Thank you for sharing your experiences! Lastly, great recommendations on what else to do with our spare time while in town. The Saturday at People's Park was a truly unique one!
Great Tour!
maximilian1988,
Oct 11, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00The private evening tour with the VIP Huangpu River Cruise was absolutely fantastic! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, and it was a great way to experience the stunning lights of Shanghai at night. Our guide, Autumn, was amazing – very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. She provided great insights and took care of every detail, which made the tour feel truly special. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to see Shanghai from a different perspective. A big thank you to Autumn and the team for a wonderful evening!
Thank you for a great evening cruise.
RickinNYC,
Oct 10, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We booked the Private VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights, and we were very happy with our tour. Prior to the start of the tour, we were contacted to confirm the date, and time. We were picked up at our hotel, and met our tour guide, Alex, at the pier. He was friendly, and ushered us through the ticket line, and onto the ship’s VIP viewing deck. The cruise, itself, was quite nice, and lasted around 45 minutes. Thereafter, we continued on to Yuyuan Old Street where we strolled around the beautifully lit buildings, before finishing the evening in the French Quarter. We had the option of remaining there for the rest of the evening to enjoy dinner, or be taken back to our hotel. All in all, a great experience which we would recommend.
A Spectacular Evening Experience!!!
Todd S,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Autumn was so amazing and friendly! So easy to talk to. She provided us with a total VIP experience on the river cruise to have the BEST view spot of the Shanghai city nighttime skyline! What a very memorable experience indeed! Afterwards, Autumn brought us to some spectacular nighttime spots throughout the city. Overall, a very enjoyable evening!
Great tour!
skiandsea 10,
Sep 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our tour with Autumn! She and the driver were waiting for us at our hotel lobby before our scheduled start time. The car was very clean and comfortable. Autumn truly loves her city and is very proud of Shanghai. We really enjoyed all the history facts she shared with us. When we got to the boat terminal we were surprised by the overwhelming crowd of people but Autumn got us through the crowd and to the VIP section. We would not have been able to do that by ourselves! The cruise was lovely and such a great way to see both sides of Shanghai at night. After the cruise Autumn took us to the Yu Garden district in Old town Shanghai. It is really vibrant and beautiful at night. For our final stop of the night we headed to Xiantidi which is a great pedestrian area with restaurants and shops. Autumn took some great photos of us at a the sites and we are really grateful! Highly recommend this tour!
Spectacular evening tour and an excellent guide!!
janineroth1,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Mary, was excellent and gave us wonderful insight into the area and the culture. Her English was excellent and she's a very well traveled guide. The river cruise was truly spectacular and afterwards we were taken, by a luxury van to other locations including Yu Garden, French Concession and walked through these areas to see them beautifully lit. It is definitely worth taking this evening tour as the city really lights up! Also the seeing Shanghai from the river cruise is spectacular!
My first night in China
Akiko W,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00My guide. Autumn was so funny and great Since this was a private tour, we got to get close and I was so comfortable She had shown me by pinpointing the best of Shanghai in limited hours, and I truly had the best time of my life! Thank you, Autumn :)
Unforgettable Shanghai Night with AutumnOur tour with Autumn was simply amazing. She guided us through Chinatown, took u
Augusto P,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00My tour with Autumn was simply amazing. She guided me through Chinatown, took me on a beautiful cruise along the Huangpu River, and then we explored Xintiandi and the French Concession. Autumn was very accommodating, professional, and spoke excellent English, making the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. The highlight of the evening was definitely the Huangpu River cruise. Seeing the Shanghai skyline lit up at night is breathtaking and truly a must-do for anyone visiting the city. I highly recommend this tour and Autumn as a guide — it’s an absolute must for every traveler in Shanghai.
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