THE Huangpu River cruise is a must-try experience for tourists, and the routes connect major attractions and key scenic spots. It also incorporates leisure elements such as dining, shopping and nighttime activities, all with a distinctive local flavor, enriching passengers’ experience. Fresh options for Huangpu River cruises have been launched. Here’s what you need to know as you embark on a laid-back journey to experience the city’s past and present, and fusion of culture and technology.

Route 1

Lujiazui (Shanghai Tower, Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai World Financial Center) → Oriental Pearl TV Tower → Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall → The Bund → Yuyuan Garden Scenic Area → City God Temple → Huangpu River cruise (Shiliupu Quay)

The Huangpu River banks are like an open history book. You can enjoy the city’s blend of old and new by visiting Lujiazui’s skyscrapers, admiring the Bund’s century-old buildings, strolling along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall and savoring the old town’s vibrancy.

Quay: Shiliupu Tourist Quay No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3

Address:

• 481 Zhongshan Road E2, Huangpu District

• 551 Zhongshan Road E2, Huangpu District

• 99 Waima Road, Huangpu District

Ticketing: WeChat mini-program of Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise (浦江游览); WeChat accounts of cruise companies; Shanghai’s Mobility-as-a-Service (SH MaaS) app, known as Suishenxing by locals; other third-party platforms; offline ticket windows near Shiliupu Quay

Dining: Shanghai First Foodhall, Fairmont Peace Hotel

Shopping: Wing On Department Store, Shanghai New World Daimaru Department Store, Shanghai IFC Mall

Scenic spots: Fairmont Peace Hotel, Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Shanghai Tower offer bird’s-eye views.

Route 2

Duolun Road Cultural Celebrities Street → Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum → Historical buildings on North Suzhou Road (Hongkou section) → Meet-the-World Lounge → North Bund International Passenger Center → Huangpu River cruise (Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal on the North Bund)

Experience the convergence of culture along the Huangpu River. See the city’s past at the confluence of the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek, and imagine the future.

Quay: Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal on the North Bund

Address: 88 Dongdaming Road, Hongkou District

Ticketing: WeChat mini-program of Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise; WeChat accounts of cruise companies; offline ticket windows at Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal on the North Bund

Dining: Wanshouzhai (known for small steamed buns)

Shopping: Raffles City The Bund, Sinar Mas Plaza, Ruihong Tiandi Hall of Sun

Route 3

China Art Museum → Shanghai Romance Park → Shanghai Expo Culture Park → Shanghai World Expo Museum → Huangpu River cruise (Shiliupu Quay)

Shanghai hosted the World Expo in 2010. Visit the China Art Museum, watch an immersive performance at Shanghai Romance Park, take a stroll at Shanghai Expo Culture Park, tour Shanghai World Expo Museum and take a delightful Huangpu River cruise tour.

Quay: Shiliupu Tourist Quay No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3

Address:

• 481 Zhongshan Road E2, Huangpu District

• 551 Zhongshan Road E2, Huangpu District

• 99 Waima Road, Huangpu District

Ticketing: WeChat mini-program of Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise; WeChat accounts of cruise companies; Shanghai’s Mobility-as-a-Service (SH MaaS) app, known as Suishenxing among locals; other third-party platforms; offline ticket windows near Shiliupu Quay

Fun experiences: Expo area in Huangpu District (home to China Table Tennis Museum, Shanghai Submarine Museum and Yuanwang-1, China’s first-generation aerospace survey ship that was retired in 2010); Shanghai Expo Culture Park (featuring Twin Hills, Shenyuan Garden and Greenhouse Garden)

Route 4

Shanghai International Fashion Center → Yangshupu Power Plant Relic Park → Yangshupu Water Plant → Former Shanghai Shipyard site (Yangtze River Estuary No. 2 Ancient Vessel Museum, North Branch of Shanghai Museum) → Huangpu River cruise (Qinhuangdao Road Quay)

The Huangpu River waterfront reflects Shanghai’s centennial industrial changes. Feel the blend of industry and fashion at the Shanghai International Fashion Center. Visit the Yangshupu Power Plant Relic Park to experience industrial relic design esthetics. Explore Yangshupu Water Plant and the former Shanghai Shipyard site. End your journey on a Huangpu River cruise.

Quay: Qinhuangdao Road Quay

Address: 32 Qinhuangdao Road, Yangpu District

Ticketing: Tour groups or individuals can buy tickets at the Qinhuangdao Road Quay ticket office. Bring valid documents for boarding. Refer to the quay announcements for details.

Dining: Xing Hua Lou, Xiqu Laodafang, Bailian Binjiang Shopping Mall, Oriental Fisherman’s Wharf

Shopping: Shanghai International Fashion Center, Bailian Binjiang Shopping Mall, Oriental Fisherman’s Wharf

Fun experiences: WorldSkills Museum (As the world’s first skill-themed museum, it showcases skill development and applications); Shanghai Salvage Exhibition Hall (It records thrilling Huangpu River stories of the past 60-plus years, showing China’s salvage development).

Route 5

Tank Shanghai → West Bund Museum → Wukang Road area/Normandie Apartments → The Bund → Huangpu River cruise (Jinling Road E. Quay)

Experience contemporary art at Tank Shanghai and West Bund Museum, explore the Wukang Road area for historical buildings, and walk along the Bund’s architectural complex.

Quay: Jinling Road E. Quay

Address: 141 Zhongshan Road E2, Huangpu District

Ticketing: WeChat mini-program of Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise; other third-party platforms; offline ticket windows at Jinling Road E. Quay

Dining: Gate M West Bund Dream Center, CMG International Media Port G·WALK, Fairmont Peace Hotel

Shopping: AI Plaza on the West Bund, Gate M West Bund Dream Center

Fun experiences: Long Museum, West Bund Museum, Tank Shanghai and West Bund Dome Art Center

Route 6

Qiantan Leisure Park → Shanghai Oriental Sports Center → Shanghai Expo Culture Park → China Art Museum → Mercedes-Benz Arena → Nanpu Bridge → Dongchang Binjiang Greenland → Dongchang Road Ferry Terminal → Fuxing Road E. Ferry Terminal → Huangpu River cruise (Shiliupu Quay)

Cycle along the riverfront area in the Pudong New Area, check in at cultural, sport and tourism landmarks along the way, enjoy the beautiful riverside scenery, and cross the Huangpu River by ferry to experience the river breeze.

Quay: Shiliupu Tourist Quay No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3

Address: 
• 481 Zhongshan Road E2, Huangpu District

• 551 Zhongshan Road E2, Huangpu District

• 99 Waima Road, Huangpu District

Ticketing: WeChat mini-program of Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise; WeChat accounts of cruise companies; Shanghai’s Mobility-as-a-Service (SH MaaS) app, known as Suishenxing among locals; other third-party platforms; offline ticket windows near Shiliupu Quay

Dining and shopping: Qiantan Taikoo Li, New Bund Red Lane, Super Brand Mall

Route 7

Shanghai Museum → The “Legend of Luoyang” VR Immersive Theater → Shanghai Great World → Museum of Art Pudong → Huangpu River Cruise (Oriental Pearl TV Tower Quay)

Admire the charming marks of time in the city at Shanghai Museum. Experience futuristic visit at the “Legend of Luoyang” VR Immersive Theater. Visit small theaters at Shanghai Great World. Be immersed in the contemporary artistic charm at the Museum of Art Pudong. And cruise the Huangpu River to experience the changes of Shanghai’s culture and technology.

Quay: Oriental Pearl TV Tower Quay

Address: 2852 Binjiang Avenue (near Fenghe Road), Pudong New Area

Ticketing: WeChat account or Alipay mini-program of Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower Co; other third-party platforms; offline ticket windows at Oriental Pearl TV Tower Quay

Dining: Shanghai First Foodhall, Park Hotel

Shopping: Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall, Shanghai IFC Mall, Disney Store and Yuyuan Garden Malls

Fun experiences: Shanghai Museum (where a grand exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization is running through August 17)