New Shanghai tour blends river cruise with skyscraper views

​As night falls, the Huangpu River comes alive with shimmering lights and cruise ships gliding back and forth. [Photo/VCG]

In celebration of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai Tower and Huangpu River Cruise have jointly launched a new integrated tourist route.

Themed around "Shanghai highlights: from the river to the sky", the experience takes visitors from the water to the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower, offering two iconic ways to see the city.

🚢 What the tour includes

Huangpu River Cruise

• Board from Dongchang Road Pier

• Pass the Bund's historical buildings and Lujiazui's modern skyline

• Photo opportunities and relaxed sightseeing from the water

Shanghai Tower Observatory

• 360-degree views from 118 floors up

• The panorama stretches across the river, cityscape, and distant Yangtze estuary

The route also incorporates cultural elements such as limited-edition dual-view postcards and Shanghai-style creative products, adding both cultural and interactive value to the experience.

​The world's heaviest damper is at the top of Shanghai Tower. [Photo/Shanghai Tower]

🏷️Special CIIE visitor offers (Valid through Nov 30)

Shanghai Tower Observatory

• Half-price tickets at 90 yuan ($12.64) for CIIE badge holders

• Available before noon and after 7 pm

• Tickets can be purchased on-site with valid identification and a CIIE badge.

Huangpu River Cruise

• Themed dinner cruises with buffet and key landmark views

• Tickets can be purchased on-site or through the official Huangpu River Cruise WeChat mini program (search for "浦江游览集团" in WeChat).