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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.

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

“From start to finish we received an excellent service from Queena & Alana. Alana was well organised and informative. Queena had excellent English, like it was her first language. She was able to provide lots of historical information on the buildings around the Bund. The…”

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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 a wonderful cruise and dinner. Even though the weather was wet and windy we had a great cruise and could see all the city lights perfectly. Our guide Xin was absolutely wonderful and took us to a delicious restaurant with lots of vegetarian…”

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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

“Roy was amazing and so thankful he was our guide. He is very knowledgeable in culture, history, architecture and has a great personality. We enjoyed our time. Thank you!”

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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

“The tour was fair, they brought you to Hangzhou but at times the tour became rushed. In particular the boat ride on Hangzhou was a one way transportation ferry as opposed to the antique tour boats other tours use. Hangzhou itself however is BEAUTIFUL, I…”

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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

“This tour was unfortunately affected by the national public holiday, which meant we missed our first boat and had to wait 40 minutes for the next. This tour was still a highlight of our Shanghai visit. The boat was large and comfortable. We Read more”

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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

“All of travel portal, Viator by far is my most fav. Great customers service and communicate. Booked private tour tonight with Lea , shes very sweat and welcome tour guide. High recommend Lea and will book again when in town next time. 5⭐️🙌”

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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

“Michael was wonderful. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed his knowledge of Shanghai and attentiveness. Seeing the city at night was spectacular and learning about its history from Michael brought the old and new into perspective. The dinner at a local restaurant was outstanding!”

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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

“Great activity! Shanghai by night is stunning. Our tour guide Linda was very nice and shared a lot of facts about the city with us. Pick-up from/to the hotel was also great.”

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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

“My husband and I booked a private tour with Jenny's Shanghai Tours in October 2025. Everything was great, and I highly recommend this company! Originally I was going to use Jenny for Shanghai only, but after corresponding with her a few tRead more”

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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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14.Shanghai Huangpu River Night Cruise with Buffet Dinner

Experience Shanghai's stunning skyline on a Huangpu River night cruise with buffet dinner, guided commentary, and hotel pickup for a memorable evening.

★ 5.0

“Shirley was exceptional!! She has a wealth of knowledge and educated us on the history of Shanghai. Being picked up at our hotel was great. There were six of us who attended and we had substancial room in the van. The boat was nice. I…”

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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

“This Tour was amazing. Got picked up promptly at the hotel by tour guide, Queena and headed straight to the Bund for the cruise To see the Shanghai skyline at night is truly amazing, What an experience!!!! Got a VIP deck accommodation so was able…”

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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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