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Private VIP River Cruise: Experience the Night Beauty of Shanghai with Optional Shanghai Tower Visit
4.9
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Shanghai
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of Shanghai at night on a private VIP river cruise. Optional visit to the Shanghai Tower for breathtaking views. Upgrade with a delicious dinner option.
Experience the mesmerizing beauty of Shanghai at night on a private VIP river cruise. Optional visit to the Shanghai Tower for breathtaking views. Upgrade with a delicious dinner option.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Bund (Wai Tan) - A knowledgeable local guide and driver will collect you from your hotel in Shanghai. Embark on an enchanting evening tour starting with the city’s iconic Bund. Accompanied by your guide, make your way to the cruise terminal, board the sightseeing vessel, and secure a place on the VIP level. Witness the spectacular illumination…
- The Bund (Wai Tan) - A knowledgeable local guide and driver will collect you from your hotel in Shanghai. Embark on an enchanting evening tour starting with the city’s iconic Bund. Accompanied by your guide, make your way to the cruise terminal, board the sightseeing vessel, and secure a place on the VIP level. Witness the spectacular illumination of historic colonial edifices along the Bund and the modern skyline of Pudong. From the ship’s deck, embrace the captivating light display as you sail along.
- Shanghai Tower - Should you opt for the tower addition, your journey will proceed to the renowned Shanghai Tower. Upon reaching, be awestruck by the tower’s innovative architecture, the second tallest in the world. Prepare for an exhilarating ascent in the ultra-fast elevator, reaching speeds of 55 meters per second, to the 118th-floor observation deck. There, enjoy a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of Shanghai’s contrasting ancient and contemporary landscapes, all beautifully lit up at night.
What's Included
- Private driver with air-conditioned comfortable vehicle
- Entrance fee to 118F observation deck at Shanghai Tower (If Tour with Tower Option booked)
- Local great guide
- Local dinner (If ‘Tour with Dinner’ Option is booked)
- VIP cruise ticket (VIP sitting area on the boat)
- Private driver with air-conditioned comfortable vehicle
- Entrance fee to 118F observation deck at Shanghai Tower (If Tour with Tower Option booked)
- Local great guide
- Local dinner (If ‘Tour with Dinner’ Option is booked)
- VIP cruise ticket (VIP sitting area on the boat)
What's Not Included
- Food or drink ( If “ Tour with Dinner” option is not booked)
- Shanghai Observation Tower Ticket(If Tower Option Not booked)
- Skip line service in Shanghai Tower ( Only available to upgrade on site during the summer time).
- Outskits pick up and drop off ( Pudong airport/Disneyland area etc ) can be arranged at surcharge
- Gratuities，
- Food or drink ( If “ Tour with Dinner” option is not booked)
- Shanghai Observation Tower Ticket(If Tower Option Not booked)
- Skip line service in Shanghai Tower ( Only available to upgrade on site during the summer time).
- Outskits pick up and drop off ( Pudong airport/Disneyland area etc ) can be arranged at surcharge
- Gratuities，
Additional Information
Experience the enchanting Shanghai nightlife with this exclusive guided private tour. Marvel at the dazzling lights from the VIP area during a night river cruise along the Huangpu River. Opt to visit the 118th-floor observation deck of the iconic Shanghai Tower for breathtaking views of the illuminated cityscape. Enhance your tour with a dinner option…
Experience the enchanting Shanghai nightlife with this exclusive guided private tour. Marvel at the dazzling lights from the VIP area during a night river cruise along the Huangpu River. Opt to visit the 118th-floor observation deck of the iconic Shanghai Tower for breathtaking views of the illuminated cityscape. Enhance your tour with a dinner option to relish the renowned soup dumplings and other local specialties. (Dinner will be served at a local restaurant, not on the boat or at the top of the Shanghai Tower.)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Zhongshan East 1st Road,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(94 Ratings)
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Suesn3905dx
Oct 5, 2025
Shanghai evening Tour - Cassie was a great tour guide, really enjoyed the evening. Lovely restaurant and cruise, had the whole deck to ourselves as upgraded to VIP. Definitely would recommend.
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Anamz5937pb
Oct 5, 2025
Great VIP cruise and dinner - We had an amazing time doing the private night tour VIP river cruise and dinner. I’m glad we booked this activity with a guide since there was a lot of people ( Chinese national day ) and our guide Lucy was so helpful her English was so fluent, the view is amazing and we were able to take some amazing photos. I also recommend the dinner, as she was able to explain and help us order. We loved it. They also picked us up from our hotel.
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Mariakatrinad2025
Oct 3, 2025
Amazing cruise - We just finished a VIP cruise tour with Cassie and it was amazing!! She was very knowledgeable and friendly and made everything easy. The view of the cruise at night is perfect. She also took the best photos of us. I recommend this tour and Cassie!
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Tim_s
Sep 28, 2025
Great tour. Even better tour guide!! - This was a great boat ride and our guide Cassie Chen!! She was the best and so full of energy. Highly recommend!!
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Ellen_k
Sep 27, 2025
Ask for Cassie she is the best. Shanghai at night a must. - Cassie was a great tour guide and seeing Shanghai at night is perfect. Cassie took great photos of us and it was a beautiful night all around.
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Ellen
Sep 27, 2025
Beautiful night sky in Shanghai with Cassie who was a great tour guide. Highly recommend. We loved the cruise boat. - Beautiful night sky in Shanghai with Cassie who was a great tour guide. Highly recommend. We loved the cruise boat. And the tower tour was perfect late at night. Cassie even took great photos for us. Wonderful!!!
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31michalm
Sep 22, 2025
Ask for Cassie! She’s the best! - Our tour guide Cassie was fantastic! You could really tell she enjoys what she does! Her knowledge about the architecture and Chinese culture was outstanding and extremely enriching to the tour. She was super friendly and a great and patient photographer! Thank you Cassie!!
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Giancarlo_m
Sep 18, 2025
Amazing Night Tour of Shanghai!! - We had the most incredible Shanghai night tour with our guide, Cassie. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and she made the evening truly unforgettable.
The night began with a relaxing Huangpu River cruise, where we were able to take in the dazzling skyline of Shanghai lit up against the night sky. Cassie knew all the best spots on the boat for photos and explained the history and significance of the buildings we were seeing, which made the experience so much more meaningful.
After the cruise, we visited the Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world. Cassie timed everything perfectly so that we were able to enjoy the stunning city views without feeling rushed. She shared fascinating insights about the architecture, the city’s rapid development, and even pointed out hidden gems from above that most tourists would never notice.
What really stood out about Cassie was her warmth, professionalism, and passion for her city. She made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and engaged, and she answered every question with so much knowledge. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and she went above and beyond to make the night special.
This tour was the highlight of our trip to Shanghai, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Cassie. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the city—you’ll walk away with breathtaking views, fascinating knowledge, and memories to last a lifetime.
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Irmuunee_g
Oct 3, 2025
Although I had... - Although I had anticipated dining on board, the option was unavailable. Nevertheless, the experience itself was truly exciting, and I particularly appreciated my English-speaking guide, Ray or Roy?, whose politeness and professionalism left a lasting impression.
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Jeffrey_t
Sep 18, 2025
Our tour guide, Lea, was... - Our tour guide, Lea, was terrific. She would receive 5 stars. She and the driver arrived on time, was communicative and informative. I would recommend Lea to anyone as a tour guide. Our Shanghai Tower Option was cancelled due to bad weather (which was honest of the company and much appreciated because it would have been a waste of time).
However, we were not impressed with the Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise. While we were a small party of 3 on the tour, it was hardly private with the large crowds with which we had to contend. There were far too many people on the tour; hardly intimate or romantic, or amazing. People were loud, pushy, and jostling for a space in line. A fight actually broke out in front of us. On board, it was the same, except people were fighting for chairs on the boat. However, sailing around the river with all the lights at night was astounding but I would opt for a more private and intimate vessel if possible.
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