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15 Best Huangpu River Cruises

The Huangpu evening cruises: the Bund lit on one bank, Pudong’s towers performing on the other and dinner sailings with Xinjiang shows aboard. The river divides a century of architecture; the night cruise reads both pages at once.

1.Shanghai: Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket

Discover Shanghai’s stunning skyline on a 45-minute Huangpu River cruise. Perfect for sunset views, iconic landmarks, and memorable city photos.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“Nice thing to do in Shanghai to see the skyline. I’d recommend getting there early-ish to queue up and get a good spot at the sides of the boats for the best pictures but it isn’t necessary”

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2.Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

Experience stunning Shanghai night views on a Huangpu River cruise combined with a flavorful Xinjiang halal dinner, guided by knowledgeable hosts for a memorable evening.

★ 5.0

“Great way to see the beauty of Shanghai. Queens was an amazing guide who looked after every detail and went above and beyond. Help take amazing photos and help with our 4 year old who loved her. Sitting in a special VIP section we haRead…”

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3.Shanghai: Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

Experience Shanghai at night on a scenic Huangpu River cruise with stunning skyline views and indulge in authentic Xinjiang halal cuisine, guided comfortably in a private vehicle.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing evening in Shanghai thanks to Queena! From the moment she picked us up at our hotel, everything was perfectly arranged and stress-free. Queena is incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable—she shared interesting stories about Shanghai and made sure we were comfortable the…”

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4.Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

Experience Shanghai's stunning skyline at night with a private VIP Huangpu River cruise, exploring Old Shanghai, Xintiandi, and more for $128.

★ 5.0

“My 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…”

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5.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

Discover Shanghai’s vibrant street food scene and iconic skyline with a private evening tour including tasting local delicacies and a scenic river cruise.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! Worth the cost. My husband and I met Shirley at a hotel lobby and from there went to 6 completely different and delicious spots to eat local foods. We has Shanghai fried dumplings, lamb skewers, a wrap sandwich, soup dumplings, a to die…”

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6.Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise

Discover Hangzhou's highlights on a full-day trip from Shanghai, including West Lake cruise, tea village visit, and Six Harmonies Pagoda. Practical insights for travelers.

★ 3.5

“We were very pleased with the excellent service from our guide Tom, he communicated well in English and provided an interesting commentary of this amazing area. The only issue was sitting in traffic for a couple of hours. Understand this is Read more”

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7.Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai

Discover Shanghai’s stunning skyline at night with this river cruise and Bund tour, featuring iconic sights, a historic hotel, and evening trolley ride for a memorable experience.

★ 4.0

“My tour guide was fantastic. I received all that was promised and the customer service of this guide was exceptional and I was very fortunate to have this guide for all my tours in Shanghai.”

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8.Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option

Experience Shanghai’s night skyline with a private VIP river cruise, optional Shanghai Tower visit, and optional dinner—an unforgettable city view tour.

★ 5.0

“Lucy is the best! It was great to hear about history from her, and we asked a million questions. Everything was so smooth and easy. Great high end way to experience the cruise and tower.”

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9.Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

Experience stunning Shanghai skyline views on a VIP night river cruise with private transfer and optional dinner, ideal for travelers seeking elegance and authentic city sights.

★ 5.0

“Annie was amazing. Looked after us well to make sure we didn't get lost in crowd. Gave good history of city. Very friendly and highly recommended. Thanks for an amazing experience Annie.”

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10.Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seat with Authentic Dinner

Experience Shanghai’s stunning night skyline aboard a VIP river cruise with authentic local dinner. Enjoy spectacular views, expert guides, and delicious cuisine for a memorable evening.

★ 5.0

“Cassie Chen was fabulous! Her expertise is second to none and after we found out that we all love more spicy food we went to a very nice restaurant where they served authentic and very tasty food.”

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11.All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise

Discover Shanghai’s highlights on this all-inclusive private tour, including iconic skyscrapers, historic districts, a river cruise, and delicious local food.

★ 5.0

“The pre trip booking arrangements was seamless without drama. The tour was professionally conducted by Apple, who was very warm, knowledgeable and a fantastic photographer. Highly recommended for those who want a private tour with excellent services! Even the driver assigned to us was very…”

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12.Shanghai Authentic Dinner and Night River Cruise with Rooftop Bar Hopping Option

Discover Shanghai’s night charm with an authentic dinner, scenic river cruise, and optional rooftop bar—perfect for those craving local flavor and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Anne was an excellent guide and companionship throughout the whole experience. I was taken to a traditional Chinese restaurant and had the best possible meal. We had a fantastic time on the cruise by the river and drinks at a rooftop with a view to…”

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13.Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner

Discover Shanghai’s highlights on this private 5-hour tour featuring a river cruise, Shanghai Tower visit, and authentic Chinese lunch or dinner.

★ 5.0

“Alana is a fantastic tour guide, very helpful and nothing's a problem. The tour itself was fantastic, we were very impressed with Shanghai and how Westernized Shanghai is yet still maintaining the Chinese culture. Alana speaks great English and knows Shanghai extremely well. She is…”

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15.3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper

Discover Shanghai’s iconic Bund in just 3 hours with a flexible start time, including options for a river cruise or skyscraper view, plus door-to-door service.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing time exploring Shanghai, all thanks to Queena. She was friendly and increasingly knowledge about the area. The tour was well-organised and went above and beyond to ensure that we had a great experience! She answRead more”

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More Huangpu River Cruises

4.5Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food$121.00 5.0Shanghai Baoshan Cruise Port to Pudong Airport :Private transfer Service$46.00 5.0Shanghai: After Dark Dinner and Huangpu River Night Cruise4 hours$126 5.0Private Shanghai Night River Cruise and Hot Pot Dining Experience$168.00 5.0Evening Thai Dinner and Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai$165.00 5.0Hot Pot Dining Experience with Hot Spring Bathing or River Cruise in Shanghai$135.00 5.0Shanghai Night River Cruise and Light Tour with Yuyuan Bazaar$108.00 5.0Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Night River Cruise7 hours$198 5.0Amazing Shanghai Night Lights:River Cruise &Private Transfer3 hours$126 4.5Shanghai Private Night Tour with Huangpu River Cruise, the Bund and Xintiandi$96.53 5.0Shanghai By Night: Amazing River Cruise and Hot Pot Dinning3 hours$173 5.0Shanghai in 5 Hours: River Cruise, Shanghai Tower & Dining5 hours$188 5.0Private Transfer to Pudong or Hongqiao Airport from Shanghai Cruise Port$38.95 5.0Shanghai Cruise Ports Private Arrival Transfer to Hotel in English Services$67.00 4.5Private Transfer: Shanghai Wusongkou Cruise Terminal (Baoshan Port) to Hotel$38.29 5.0Shanghai Night River Cruise on Huangpu River$90.00 5.0Private Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise$219.00 3.0Shanghai Afternoon Sightseeing Tour including Huangpu River Cruise & OTV Tower$137.00 3.5Private Transfer: Hotel to Shanghai Wusongkou Cruise Terminal (Baoshan Port)$38.29 5.0Zhujiajiao Ancient Town & Night Luxury Cruise in Shanghai$179.00 5.0private transfer from Wusongkou CruisePort to Disneyland and back$64.00 5.0Shanghai Downtown Hotel to Baoshan Cruise Port:Private with Meet & Greet service$38.00 5.0Shanghai Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise&City lights3.5 hours$171 5.0Shanghai Baoshan Cruise Port to Shanghai hotel:Private transfer service$40.00

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