Tours/Shanghai/Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner
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Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

3.4(10)Shanghai1 hour
VIATOR3.5(8)TRIPADVISOR3.0(2)

Description

Important Note: This cruise is primarily for night viewing. The onboard buffet is a convenient dining option; guests particular about culinary quality or ambience should take note of this. For the best buffet experience, we recommend boarding promptly from 17:00. · Redeem your ticket between 17:00-18:00. Buffet dinner is served from 17:30-19:30. · The cruise departs at 19:00 and returns at 21:00, offering the best views of the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, and other stunning lit-up buildings. · A Huangpu River night cruise is the top way to enjoy the scenery and a must-do in Shanghai. Admire the illuminated historical architecture of The Bund and the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui for a unique visual feast.

Tour Options

Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

Itinerary

Admission included

*Travelers should pick up the cruise tickets bettween 17:00 to 18:00 at the office No.1 of Shiliupu Pier No.3. *The address is No.99 Waima Road,Shanghai. *Check the tickets and get on the cruise at 18:00-18:30. *Cruise leaves at 19:00 and finishes at 21:00.

120 min

Enjoy the nights lights from the cruise on Huangpu River.

10 min

Enjoy the lights show of the Oriental Pearl Tower from the cruise. The full name of the Oriental Pearl Tower is the Oriental Pearl Radio and TV (television) Tower. As one of Shanghai's iconic cultural landscapes, the tower contains the space capsule, rotating restaurant, exhibition hall of Shanghai's urban history and other landscape and facilities.

10 min

Located in the center of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, facing Pudong New Area in the east and Huangpu River in the west, Shanghai Jinmao Tower covers an area of nearly 24,000 square meters, with 88 floors in the main building and a total height of 420.5 meters.

30 min

Bund (The Bund), located in the central area of ​​Shanghai's Huangpu River, which is Shanghai's landscape, is the Shanghai tourists will come to the land.

Highlights

Buffet
Tickets of the Dragon Cruise
IMPORTANT: We'll send you booking information before your departure.

What's included

Included
Buffet
Tickets of the Dragon Cruise
IMPORTANT: We'll send you booking information before your departure.
Not included
VIP Seat on deck 100RMB/P
Personal expenses
Tips

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(10)

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CashmanNewZealand
May 21, 2026
Great views but shocking facilities

Great views, but these can be obtained from any competing service. The vessel is old, in disrepair and lacks cleanliness and maintenance. There are several public areas used for storage, which detract from the overall presentation. No outdoor seating provided other than in the extra cost area (100 yuan) aft. Buffet is poor, being of limited scope and unappetising - particularly when compared to the geat food available elsewhere in Shanghai. The view is 5 star but all else is 1 star. Would not recommend this experiance. Go elsewhere

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Experience688056
May 19, 2026
Good experience

Great experience! The food was ok, but not fantastic! However it was a great experience.

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Janice_S
May 2, 2026
Super food cruise

The food is very sub par. Few choices. For.the price not worth it. Would not recommend. No consideration for international travelers.

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M_A
March 23, 2026
Nice Experience in the Huangpu River

It was an excellent experience. The company provided us pick up facilities from the hotel we resided. The food quality was also excellent and toothsome. The amazing hospitality was very pleasant.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had an excellent experience on the Huangpu River night cruise. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the hotel pick-up, the delicious food, and our warm hospitality. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

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Daniele_P
January 30, 2026
the cruise was very good but the food was awful

good for the cruise but very bad for the food and we were supposed to ne early to start eating at 17.30 but we had to wait for a very long time

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Vicente_G
November 16, 2025
Shanghai beautiful at night.

Take the VIP option, the extra gifts are worth it and you have the best view while sitting.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate you choosing the VIP experience and are delighted to hear that you found the additional gifts worthwhile and enjoyed the best views from your seated position. For future reference - and to help other guests - we'd like to share that for those opting for the dinner cruise, boarding between 5:00-5:30 PM ensures the optimal dining experience when the buffet is at its freshest and most complete. We're so glad our service exceeded your expectations and provided you with such a memorable evening on the Huangpu River. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again soon!

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Sugar_G
November 14, 2025
Dinner cruise

Honestly was NOT GOOD. Well, the view was obviously spectacular. However, the dinner was VERY DISAPPOINTING. I had no idea crab was going to be offered, but was soooo EXCITED to get some. THEN I tried it. It was OBVIOUSLY frozen and then thawed. Tasteless and watery. No cocktail sauce to enjoy with it. Or butter. During our dinner a lady came in with a group and it was VERY disturbing of our dinner to hear her on the megaphone explaining things to the group. Over and over again. Tooooo loud. THEN, we paid the extra 100 to go upstairs. This lady brought 3 kids up there and let them make sooo much noise and running around, including playing on the stairs. Meanwhile she was away from them playing music on her phone VERY loud. Between the both, I could not hear the person on the overhead speaker describing the outside building to us. I went down to the two employees that we paid to go upstairs. Explained that now the lady was downstairs sleeping while she left the kids unattended and making A LOT of noise. Possibly during these cruises, you could have staff walking around checking to see if all areas are good. When I said something to my husband, he laughed and said, “You should see it downstairs, it’s like a zoo” Sad, especially when the lady announces over and over again. The two people I spoke to did nothing. VERY DISAPOINTING and NOT RELAXING as I had hoped

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about your recent cruise experience. As the travel agency that facilitated your booking, we sincerely apologize that your evening fell short of expectations. We would like to gently note that while we understand your frustration, describing the atmosphere as a "zoo" may be disrespectful to fellow guests who were also enjoying their evening. We believe every guest deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. To help future visitors make informed choices, we'd like to clarify that this cruise primarily focuses on Shanghai's spectacular night views, with dinner service designed as a convenient option during the 2-hour journey. For the best dining experience, we highly recommend boarding between 5:00-5:30 PM. For those seeking different experiences, we offer: 1. Crystal Princess cruise (350-guest capacity) 2. Shorter sightseeing cruises from other piers 3. Private yacht charters We have documented all your concerns and will formally share them with the cruise operator. While we cannot directly implement changes to their service, we will strongly advocate for improvements in food quality, noise management, and staff responsiveness. We value your feedback and hope to assist you in finding a more suitable experience in the future.

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Bernardo_M
November 4, 2025
Cheap alternative

Huangpu River tours are quite expensive overall, this one is cheaper than most. The food is low profile, the facilities are not very nice, but it is spacious. The instructions for access are clear and simple. There is an access option to the last deck of the boat for an additional cost of RMB 100, it is worth it as you are given a beer or a chalina for women and you have the best views and more privacy

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Thank you for your review!We're glad you found our cruise affordable with clear access instructions and that you enjoyed the upper deck upgrade. For the best dining experience, we recommend boarding between 5:00-5:30 PM as dinner service starts at 5:30 PM. This ensures you enjoy the freshest buffet selections while taking in Shanghai's magnificent night views. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again!

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Chi_C
September 22, 2025
Jaw dropping experience

Hands down the best skyline river cruise we have been on. The buffet dinner was traditional Chinese with crab legs, shrimp, and abalone, surprisingly. Following dinner, the boat with the two dragon heads cruised down the Huangpu River where there is a nightly display of lights from the incredible skyscrapers. The views from all sides of the boat were just spectacular, and there are multiple floors so it wasn’t overcrowded. I truly, highly recommend this ride which is very reasonable in price compared to many others.

Operator response

Thank you for your outstanding review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our Huangpu River Evening Cruise provided you with a "jaw-dropping experience" and that you found it to be the best skyline river cruise you've been on. We truly appreciate your detailed compliments about the traditional Chinese buffet dinner featuring crab legs, shrimp, and abalone, as well as the spectacular views of the city lights from our multi-level vessel. It's wonderful to know that you found the experience to be reasonably priced and worthy of your highest recommendation. To help future guests enjoy the same excellent dining experience you had, we would like to share a helpful tip: We strongly recommend arriving between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM to board the cruise. The buffet is freshest and most complete at the start of the service. For guests whose main focus is the breathtaking night scenery, boarding by 6:30 PM still ensures an unforgettable viewing experience. Thank you again for choosing our cruise and for sharing your valuable feedback. We hope to welcome you aboard again in the future!

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Liss_C
September 6, 2025
Worthwhile views and lights

The beautiful views, shocking night of lights in Shanghai. Regular food, but worth the experience.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your feedback about the Huangpu River night cruise. We are thrilled to hear that you found the night views of Shanghai's skyline "impactante" (breathtaking) and that the overall experience was worth it. We also sincerely appreciate your honest note regarding the dinner. To ensure the best possible dining experience, we highly recommend that future guests aim to board between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM when the buffet first opens. As it is a popular buffet, arriving early ensures the fullest selection of fresh dishes. Guests for whom the dinner is a top priority will have the best experience by following this timing. Thank you again for your valuable input. It helps us manage expectations and better guide our guests. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!

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