Evening cruise on the Huangpu River

Highlights:

• Incredible views of Shanghai's skyline
• Spot the Shanghai World Financial Center and Oriental Pearl TV Towers

Discover Shanghai at its dazzling best with an unforgettable night cruise along the Huangpu River, affectionately known as the Mother River of the city. Acting as Shanghai’s central spine, the river is lined with world-famous landmarks, grand hotels and striking financial towers. While millions gather along The Bund each year to admire the skyline, nothing compares to viewing it from the water, where a full 360-degree panorama unfolds on either side. During your escorted tour of China, this optional night cruise offers one of the finest ways to experience Shanghai’s spectacular evening scenery.

Your evening begins with convenient transport from your hotel to the riverside dock. Once aboard, settle onto the deck as the cruise glides smoothly along the Huangpu, revealing breathtaking views in every direction. The river is crossed by several impressive bridges, including two that stand out as icons of modern engineering. The Yangpu Bridge stretches an astonishing five miles and ranks among the longest suspension bridges in the world, while the Nanpu Bridge, the first ever built in Shanghai, remains one of the city’s most recognisable sights. At night, the flow of traffic illuminates both bridges from above, creating perfect moments for photography.

As the city lights shimmer across the water, the cruise introduces you to Shanghai’s extraordinary collection of contemporary architecture. The skyline is a showcase of illuminated towers, each competing for attention. Highlights include the Shanghai World Financial Center, the third tallest building in the world, and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, identifiable by its three glowing spheres that house viewing terraces and restaurants. You will also spot the soaring Jin Mao Tower and the elegant Peace Hotel, an Art Deco highlight on the waterfront. Alongside these stands the Monument to the People’s Heroes, a striking structure commemorating China’s post-war achievements.

A night cruise on the Huangpu River is undoubtedly one of the most memorable ways to see Shanghai, revealing its most celebrated landmarks in all their illuminated glory. For a city with endless sights, this serene cruise ensures that many of its must-see highlights can be enjoyed in one evening.

What's included

• Return transfers
• Cruise along Huangpu River