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, night-time activities, and relaxation, 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 (approximately 12km):

The Huangpu River banks are like an open history book. You can visit Lujiazui's skyscrapers, stroll along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall, admire the Bund's century-old buildings, savor classical gardens' intricacy and the old town's vibrancy, and enjoy the city's blend of old and new.

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

Reminder: Board at least half an hour early.

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

Address: 481 Zhongshan Rd E2, Huangpu District 黄浦区中山东二路481号

551 Zhongshan Rd E2, Huangpu District 黄浦区中山东二路551号

99 Waima Rd, Huangpu District 黄浦区外马路99号

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, or 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. The 88th-floor observation deck of Jin Mao Tower enables you to take a "cloud" walk at 340 meters.

Route 2 (approximately 10km):

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

Route: Duolun Road Cultural Celebrity 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)

Reminder: Board at least half an hour early

Quay: Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal on the North Bund

Address: 88 Dongdaming Rd, Hongkou District 虹口区东大名路800号

Ticketing: WeChat mini-program of Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise (浦江游览), WeChat accounts of cruise companies, or 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 (approximately 9km):

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 aesthetics. Explore Yangshupu Water Plant and the former Shanghai Shipyard site. End your journey on a Huangpu River cruise.

Route : 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)

Reminder: Board at least half an hour early.

Quay: Qinhuangdao Road Quay

Address: 32 Qinhuangdao Rd, Yangpu District 杨浦区秦皇岛路32号

Ticketing: Tour groups or individuals can buy tickets at offline windows (32 Qinhuangdao Rd, Yangpu District, 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.

The No. 3 plant of Shanghai Shipyard Repair Factory and the water purification pool of Shanghai Yangshupu Power Plant have been transformed into leisure cafes.

Route 4 (approximately 13km):

Shanghai, host of the 41st World Expo in 2010, is a human civilization hub. 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.

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

Reminder: Board at least half an hour early.

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

Address: 481 Zhongshan Rd E2, Huangpu District 黄浦区中山东二路481号

551 Zhongshan Rd E2, Huangpu District 黄浦区中山东二路551号

99 Waima Rd, Huangpu District 黄浦区外马路99号

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 among locals, other third-party platforms, or offline ticket windows near Shiliupu Quay at 131 Zhongshan Rd E2

Dining and Shopping: The River Mall, former Luxembourg Pavilion, etc.

Fun Experiences:

Huangpu Expo Area: Home to the China Table Tennis Museum, Yuanwang-1, China's first-generation aerospace survey ship that was retired in 2010, and Shanghai Submarine Museum

Shenyuan Garden: Night tours with an immersive light show

Twin Hills: A new urban green landmark

Shanghai Greenhouse Garden: Three themed venues form an immersive exhibition greenhouse.

Route 5 (approximately 15km):

Experience contemporary art at Tank Shanghai and West Bund Museum. Explore the Wukang Road area for historical buildings, walk along the Bund's architectural complex, and take a Huangpu River cruise.

Route: Tank Shanghai → West Bund Museum → Wukang Road area/Normandie Apartments → The Bund Architectural Complex → Huangpu River Cruise (Jinling E. Rd Quay)

Reminder: Board at least half an hour early.

Quay: Jinling Rd E. Quay

Address: 141 Zhongshan Rd E2, Huangpu District 黄浦区中山东二路141号

Ticketing: WeChat mini-program of Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise (浦江游览), other third-party platforms, or offline ticket windows at Jinling Rd E. Quay at 141 Zhongshan Rd E2

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

Public Art Spots: The "Endless Cinema" public art installation at West Bund Museum

Xuhui Riverside Art Events: Shanghai Urban Space Art Season, West Bund Art & Design, Shanghai International Light Festival Xuhui Sub-venue

West Bund Shuttle Bus: Star Museum Station - Long Museum Station - Dong'an Road Station - West Bund Art Center N-Hall Station - West Bund Museum Station - West Bund Dome Art Center Station

Route 6 (approximately 7km):

Visit museums, enjoy great shows, browse beautiful exhibitions, and explore science and technology. Admire the charming marks of time in Shanghai at the Shanghai Museum; experience futuristic visit in the "Legend of Luoyang" VR Immersive Theater; visit small theaters at Dashijie (Shanghai Great World); immersive 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.

Route: Shanghai Museum → "Legend of Luoyang" VR Immersive Theater → Dashijie (Shanghai Great World) → Museum of Art Pudong → Huangpu River Cruise (Oriental Pearl TV Tower Quay)

Reminder: Board at least half an hour early.

Quay: Oriental Pearl TV Tower Quay

Address: 2852 Binjiang Avenue, Pudong New Area, near Fenghe Road 浦东新区滨江大道2852号,沿江近丰和路

Ticketing: WeChat account or Alipay mini program of Shanghai Oriental Pearl TV Tower Co Ltd (上海东方明珠广播电视塔有限公司), other third-party platforms, or offline ticket windows at Oriental Pearl TV Tower Quay at 2852 Binjiang Avenue

Dining: Shanghai First Foodhall, Park Hotel

Shopping: Nanjing W. Rd business circle (Plaza 66, Jing'an Kerry Center, Reel), Nanjing Road Pedestrian Mall (New World Daimaru Department Store, Shanghai IFC Mall, Disney Store and Yuyuan Garden Malls)

Fun Experiences:

Huanghe Road: The filming location of the popular Chinese TV production "Blossoms Shanghai"

"Disappearing Pharaoh Khufu" Immersive Exhibition: A grand exhibition on ancient Egyptian civilization presented by Shanghai Museum, which will run through August 17, 2025

"Big World Performance Cruise": This is Shanghai's first regular "performance-themed" river cruise ship, integrating performances, culture, tourism and scenery.

Route 7 (approximately 15km):

Cycle along the riverfront area in the Pudong New Area and embark on an energetic journey. Check in at cultural, sports, and tourism landmarks along the way, enjoy the beautiful riverside scenery, cross the Huangpu River by ferry to experience the river breeze, and cruise along both sides of the river. The "CityRide and CityBoat" combo will let you feel the city's pulse.

Route: 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 Port → Fuxing E. Rd Ferry Port → Huangpu River Cruise (Shiliupu Quay)

Reminder: Board at least half an hour early.

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

Address: 481 Zhongshan Rd E2, Huangpu District 黄浦区中山东二路481号

551 Zhongshan Rd E2, Huangpu District 黄浦区中山东二路551号

99 Waima Rd, Huangpu District 黄浦区外马路99号

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 among locals, other third-party platforms, or offline ticket windows near Shiliupu Quay

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