Huangpu River

Introducing Huangpu River
The Shanghai Huangpu River is the mother river of Shanghai. Nanpu Bridge, Yangpu Bridge and Oriental Pearl TV Tower compose of a huge picture scroll. The Bund is the cultural section of Shanghai that best represents the blending of ancient and modern influences. This renowned waterfront district is the mother river of Shanghai. Nanpu Bridge, Yangpu Bridge and Oriental Pearl TV Tower compose of a huge picture scroll. The Bund is the cultural section of Shanghai that best represents the blending of ancient and modern influences. This renowned waterfront district of the Shanghai Huangpu River is the city’s most famous landmark.

Huangpu River Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Huangpujiang 黄浦江
• Best Time to Visit: March to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 1 hour
• Things to Do: Photography, Cruise
• Opening Hours: 24hours; Hungpu River Cruise: 11:00-21:00
• Entrance Fee: Free; Basic Hungpu River Cruise: ¥120/person
• Address: Shiliupu Tourism Wharf, Zhongshandong East Second Road, Shanghai

What to expect at Huangpu River

Local people honor the Huangpu River as Mother River, and as you view the lights and spectacle from the deck of your evening cruise, you will understand why.

Between the stately colonial edifices along the Bund, the glittering skyscrapers on the eastern shore of Pudong, and the unceasing river traffic, there is plenty to keep your eyes from ever resting. Besides offering a privileged view of the bridges that span the Huangpu, the cruise boats also offer an excellent view of the famous colonial-era buildings that make up the Bund, buildings such as the Peace Hotel with its unique pyramid roof in blazing green and the Customs House with its large clock tower.

The main ticket office of the Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise is opened daily, and the schedule usually includes a full morning cruise (from 9am to 12:30pm) and a full afternoon cruise (from 2 to 5:30pm). Both these full cruises make a complete circuit of the Shanghia Huangpu River to its mouth. The Shanghai Huangpu River cruise company also offers a night cruise from 7 to 9pm, splendid when the lights are on the Bund and Pudong, but this voyage does not go downriver to the Yangtze. Cruise schedules vary depending on the season, and on weekends additional cruises are sometimes added.

How to get to Huangpu River
• To the Bund: Take Metro Line 2 or Line 10 and get off at Nanjing East Road Station.
• To Shiliupu Tourism Wharf: Take bus No. 33, 55, 65,147, 305, 307, 576, 868 or 926 to get there.

Additional travel advice on Huangpu River
• Visitors can take Huangpu river curies at Shiliupu Tourism Wharf (Area 1 & 2 ) Qinghuangdao Wharf. Tickets can be booked online or at Shiliupu Wharf at Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise Ticket Office.
• There are many cruise options which vary in size, capacity, decoration and amenities. The ships you are going to take depend on the depature time. 
• Please arrive at the exact wharf at least 10 minutes in advance to board the ship.