Huangpu River Cruise (Huangpu River Water Sightseeing Ferry)

　　The Huangpu River, a symbol of Shanghai and a renowned tourist destination in China, has long been a classic attraction on the city’s travel itinerary. Cruises depart daily from the “Light of the Huangpu” dock at Shanghai’s Bund, taking you from the bustling urban core to the confluence of the Huangpu River and the Yangtze River — the world’s third longest — where they flow into the sea at “Sanjia Shui,” just beyond Wusongkou. Gliding along the river, you’ll gaze across at clusters of historic architecture that have withstood over a century of change, evoking deep reflection.

　　The “Huangpu Cruise No. 1,” used for the cruise, cost 32 million yuan to build. It inherits the twin-hulled, double-dragon, classic Chinese architectural style of the previous “Huangpu” vessel, measuring 57 meters in length and 17 meters in width, with a capacity of 1,000 passengers. The ship’s structure features traditional Chinese pavilion designs spread across four decks: the main deck, upper deck, sightseeing deck, and bridge deck.

　　The entire vessel is adorned with vermilion pillars, carved railings, painted beams, and wooden lattice windows. Its sides are decorated with golden double dragons, their scales made from thin copper sheets that shimmer in sunlight and glow under colorful lights at night. Inside, there is a large wooden carving titled “Dragon Soaring Across the Four Seas,” along with dozens of other wood carvings. The ship also houses four grand lounges, eight private rooms, as well as structures like a beacon tower and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, catering to sightseeing, dining, leisure, conferences, weddings, and more.

　　

　　Website

　　http://www.hpjyl.com

　　Opening Hours

　　Every evening from 18:00–21:30. Short cruises depart every half hour.

　　From Zhongshan East Second Road to Yangpu Bridge, the cruise lasts about 1 hour. Tickets are 35 yuan per person during the day. At night, small boats (for 100 people) cost 50 yuan per person, and large boats (for 800 people) cost 70 yuan per person. On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the fare is 90 yuan. From Zhongshan East Second Road to Wusongkou, the cruise takes around 3 hours, departing at 14:00. Lower deck tickets are 90 yuan, and upper deck tickets are 120 yuan (including drinks and snacks).

　　Location

　　No. 80, Waibaima Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai