Nanjing night tour: Qinghuai River cruise with dinner

Boat through Nanjing's old riverside at night, with dinner beforehand

A private evening tour of Nanjing that starts with dinner at a local restaurant, then moves to the Confucian Temple Area for shopping and street food, and finishes with a 50-minute boat ride on the Qinghuai River where your guide shares local history and stories of daily life. Hotel pickup and drop-off, private guide in English or Chinese, and the boat ticket are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening tour and river cruise

• Meet guide at hotel lobby
• Drive to local restaurant for dinner
• Visit Confucius Temple Area for shopping
• Take 50-minute boat ride on Qinhuai River
• Return to hotel

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel at 6:00pm and drives you to a local restaurant for dinner. After eating, you head to the Confucian Temple Area, where vendors line the streets and you can browse shops or try street food if you want to. The temple area stays open and busy in the evening, so there's time to walk around at your own pace before the boat ride.

The 50-minute boat ride on the Qinghuai River is the centerpiece of the night. You'll see old buildings lit up along the water, and your guide will point out local history and explain how people in Nanjing live today. The river is called the mother river of the city, and the architecture along it has been preserved. After the boat returns, your driver takes you back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Nanjing.
• private guide in English or Chinese.
• private air-conditioned car.
• dinner at a local restaurant.
• Qinghuai River boat ride ticket.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:30, 18:00 and 18:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amazing Shanghai Trip

Is this one for you?Three hours is enough for dinner, a walk through the temple area, and the full boat ride without rushing, but it rules out a second destination the same evening. Choose this tour if you want a complete evening experience in one neighborhood rather than covering multiple parts of the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

What time does the tour start and how long does the whole evening take?

The tour starts at 6:00pm when your guide picks you up at your hotel. The entire experience is about 3 hours, including dinner, time at the temple area, and the boat ride.

Is the dinner included in the price, and can I choose what to eat?

Yes, dinner at a local popular restaurant is included. If you have specific dietary requirements, let the operator know when you book so they can arrange it.

What is the Confucian Temple Area like in the evening?

The Confucian Temple Area is busy with local vendors and shops in the evening. You can browse, shop, or try local street food at your own pace before the boat ride.

How long is the boat ride and what will I see?

The boat ride lasts 50 minutes on the Qinghuai River. You'll see well-preserved old buildings lit up at night, and your guide will share stories about local history and daily life in Nanjing.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private guide (in English or Chinese), private air-conditioned car, local dinner, and the boat ticket are all included.