Private Tour
Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise with Buffet Dinner
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a relaxing night cruise along the Huangpu River in the historic east and west Bund area, take in the amazing city skylines when it’s lit up at night include the historic colonial’s architecture such as Peace hotel, Shanghai custom house and futuristic modern skyscrapers in Pudong such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Tower, Shanghai Tower as well as the iconic buildings from 2010 world Expo include “China Pavilion”, Expo Culture Center etc.
Buffet dinner is provided on the cruise, the food is enough for the dinner but if you are picky eater you may skip this tour as the food is not fancy as the 5 star hotel buffet.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Pick up for hotel located in downtown Shanghai ,If your hotel is not located in downtown Shanghai, an arrangement can be made to meet near the downtown area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Bund (Wai Tan)
You will be picked up at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area between 17:00 to 18:00 (Your local tour operator will confirm you the pick-up time once the booking is made) and transferred to the Bund cruise port. If your hotel in outskits like Pudong airport/Disneyland area, Hongqiao airport /NECC , the surcharge will be applied for pick up and drop off.
Huangpu River
Get ready to board the popular sightseeing boat. During this 2-hour relaxing night cruise, enjoy the breath-taking view along the Huangpu river when it’s illuminated at night include the city’s amazing old and new architecture along east and west of the Bund as Peace hotel, Shanghai custom house, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Tower, Shanghai Tower , 2010 world expo site, Lupu Bridge etc . Meanwhile you will have a local buffet dinner on the cruise with soft drinks as water, sprite are included with the ,(other drinks as wine, beer, tea ,coffee available to purchase at your own costs). If you book the tour with the private guide, your local expert guide will help in get a great overview of the sites, life and sounds the city has to offer. After an enjoyable and special night, you will be transferred back to your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area upon your requests.
What‘s Included
Night river cruise ticket
Hotel pick up and drop off
Professional English guide( If the" Tour with Guide" is booked)
Buffet dinner on the ship
Gratuities
Beer/wine, coffee or tea on the ship
Shanghai outskits pick up and drop off (Can be arranged at surcharge)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour without Private Guide
This tour includes cruise ticket, buffet dinner on the ship, comfortable car with driver for the transfers during the tour.
Pickup included
Tour with Private Guide
This option includes a great guide,experienced driver with comfortable vehicle for the transfers, cruise ticket and buffet dinner on the ship.
Pickup included
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommended first class tour!
jaandngarrett,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really amazing tour in Shanghai. I have been to Shanghai many times and this is the first night cruise tour and Shanghai tower tour. Our guide Roy was fantastic. Born and raised in Shanghai and very knowledgable. He took the time to give us the history of the city, pointing out so many landmarks that would be missed without him. We had a phenomenal time all around. They picked us up at the hotel on time in a very nice van and the entire tour felt first class. Highly recommended
River Cruise (beautiful)+ Buffet (fair)
John L,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was 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 is buffet style and included crab and shellfish. There was also several chicken and fish dishes. Salad and fruit were also offered. Chinese food was hot and fresh. Pretty fair quality. Had pizza and fries for kids. The bar is good with a good range of beer, wine, and other non-alcoholic beverages.
Great view, excellent luxury boat
493kiwic,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really beautiful sights across the river, very clean and beautiful boat. The food on the boat looked very executive and luxury. If you are able to eat all foods and have no allergies, it's an EXCELLENT selection. The bund is very beautiful
Beautiful night scenes & good tour guide
Daniel Y,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice night cruise - the tour guide was lovely and nice and knowledgeable, helping us take lots of group photos. Beautiful night scenery of the river and Shanghai. Thanks!
Great trip
Scott D,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful views. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Everything included in the booking was accurate and true. Excellent tour guide.
Lightning up the night in Shanghai
Carol A,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an excellent tour. The driver arrived on schedule. Very nice car, professional driver. He went the extra mile for us. The food on the boat was ok . It was a bit cold but there was plenty to choose from. The staff was also pleasant. The best part of the tour was the view. It was worth it!!!
Was amazing! Cassie was...
Isabel P,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was amazing! Cassie was super kind and friendly with us, she took us a lot of pics! She explained us everything about shanghai, we recommend this tour a lot, you can see more about Shanghai! Having Cassie was such a blessing!
Cruise
immap317,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It rained all night, but the views were spectacular. The food was good and well served. We had time to see the sights very peacefully. It doesn't make you dizzy
Shanghai at night
kai861,Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Communication with the agency was very straightforward and we very easily agreed the meeting point at the hotel (since our hotel was not in the shortlist, we clarified that afterwards). Charles was our driver and looked after us very well. He took me all the way to the boat. There was initially a very extensive and delicious buffet. The ship then left after the buffet and went up and down the river along the sights once. There were enough chairs on deck and you could sit comfortably and enjoy the skyline. Upon arrival Charles picked us up again and brought us safely to the hotel. Thanks to the agency and Charles for the beautiful tour.
The Best way to enjoy the beauty of Shanghai Iconic buildings at night 💖
Remedor G,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00That this is the best way to enjoy how Shanghai buildings lights up at night. Beautiful architecture and so enrich with cultural stories. Roy was an excellent guide. We were treated as a family. We have exchanged nice stories. He has deep knowledge of Shanghai on the fast and the future. Excellent tour guide.
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