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VIP Huangpu River Cruise: Experience Shanghai's Stunning Night Lights on a Private Tour
4.9
155 Ratings
Shanghai
In this exclusive night-time excursion, you’ll have the opportunity to behold the spectacular evening illuminations of Shanghai City. Along with touring the historical Shanghai Town, Xin Tian Di, the bustling Lujiazui business district, and various century-old edifices, you will partake in an elite VIP evening cruise along the Huangpu River.
In this exclusive night-time excursion, you’ll have the opportunity to behold the spectacular evening illuminations of Shanghai City. Along with touring the historical Shanghai Town, Xin Tian Di, the bustling Lujiazui business district, and various century-old edifices, you will partake in an elite VIP evening cruise along the Huangpu River.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Yuyuan Old Street - The private 3-hour tour begins at 7 PM. Guests will be picked up from their hotel lobby and transported to Old Shanghai Town. A brief stroll will allow visitors to admire the renowned Nine-Zigzag Bridge and the surrounding architecture. If the weather is favorable, the stunning contrast between the historic and modern buildings…
- Yuyuan Old Street - The private 3-hour tour begins at 7 PM. Guests will be picked up from their hotel lobby and transported to Old Shanghai Town. A brief stroll will allow visitors to admire the renowned Nine-Zigzag Bridge and the surrounding architecture. If the weather is favorable, the stunning contrast between the historic and modern buildings on either side of the Huangpu River will be visible.
- Huangpu River Cruise - Following the walk, enjoy an evening cruise on the Huangpu River. VIP class tickets provide the best views of the iconic colonial-era buildings along the Bund, including the Peace Hotel with its distinctive green pyramid roof and the Customs House with its prominent clock tower, as well as modern skyscrapers on the Pudong side like the Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and the Bottle Opener.
- Pudong New Area - After the cruise, guests will be transported to the Pudong Lujiazui Commercial and Business Area, a newly developed section of Shanghai since 1990. Visitors will be amazed at the rapid development and the construction of numerous skyscrapers over the past 20 years.
- Xintiandi - Finally, explore the former French Concession at Xintiandi, where the traditional Shanghai stone gate architecture coexists with a newly renovated nightlife district featuring numerous boutiques, pubs, and restaurants. Guests can choose to spend time independently or return to their hotel with the tour guide.
What's Included
- Private vehicle
- Bottled water
- VIP Class River Cruise Seat
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Driver/guide
- Private vehicle
- Bottled water
- VIP Class River Cruise Seat
- Private hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Yuyuan Old Street
Houjia Road, Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District
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
(155 Ratings)
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Arthur_j
Mar 19, 2026
Shanghai at night. - Tom picked us up from our hotel, took us through the city where he gave us interesting facts and information on the way to the boat. Once there he ushered us to the proper boat where we enjoyed a VIP section of the boat complete with outdoor seating and a very comfortable interior. The city really must be enjoyed from the river at night. It’s quite nice. Afterwards we visited a couple “must see” areas before returning to the hotel.
Tom was professional, had a very comfortable van, was knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with.
I think Tom made this excursion a good value. I’m glad we chose a private tour.
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Michelle_s
Mar 14, 2026
Amazing night!! Highly recommend!!! - Not enough great things to say about our guide Patrick! He was very knowledgeable and provided the perfect amount of history and information. Patrick is fun with good sense of humor and great English. This night tour was a perfect mix of activities. We started with the river cruise and enjoying the spectacular views of Shanghai night lights from the VIP viewing area. We then visited multiple locations in the Bund and French quarter. Stopped along the way to try different food and to the most beautiful pictures spots. Did i mention Patrick is also a great photographer too :) Highly recommend!!!!!
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Donald
Mar 10, 2026
Shanghai river tour at night - Friendly and knowledgeable guide Highly recommended tour Great fun and very special
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Timothy_o
Dec 8, 2025
A must for every visitor - We had a fantastic evening tour with Tommy. The cruise was a highlight of our trip to Shanghai, which is a must , for every visitor. The other stops were very interesting and offered stunning photo opportunities. Tommy was an extremely good guide with extensive local knowledge and made the tour 10/10. I wish we could have toured with him every day.
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Kathyanddavidcomcast
Dec 2, 2025
Excellent tour guide.... - Excellent tour guide. Excellent English and history knowledge. Tailored tour to our interests. Excellent lunch.
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Jason_m
Nov 29, 2025
The best way to see the Bund - This river cruise is a must-do for the best views of the Bund and the Shanghai city scape. Be sure to go after sunset to marvel at the beauty of the Bund and its dazzling lights. Alex, our guide was very nice, patient, and knowledgeable. After the 1-hour cruise, we explored the highlights of Shanghai, such as the old Shanghai, the French concession, and the Xintiandi district. This tour is a great way to start your trip or to preview what the city has to offer!
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Robert_g
Nov 22, 2025
Great night views of the city - Wonderful views of the city. Great chance to take pictures. Guide is a good photographer and good tour guide. Very friendly
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Sanjeev_v
Nov 14, 2025
Shanghai nights - Wonderful experience. Mr jemmy has been wonderful guide. Extremely polite and humble. His knowledge about city and china is excellent
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Trish_l
Nov 9, 2025
Great experience - Autumn was awesome! We were able to tailor the tour to suit our interests and she simply made it happen. The boat cruise was very well organised. The VIP section was worth it for the privacy and access to the best viewing platform. Our driver was very prompt and always in the right place at the right time. Thank you both
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Rachel_o
Nov 6, 2025
Mary was our guide, she... - Mary was our guide, she was gave us a great experience. Spoke very good English. I am glad we were in the VIP section of the boat, it was very full!!
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