Huangpu River Cruise & Bund Evening Tour Shanghai

Cruise the Huangpu at night, then walk the Bund's 1920s heart and ride Nanjing Road by trolley.

You’ll watch Shanghai’s skyline flicker to life from a Huangpu River cruise before strolling the Bund with a local guide. Explore historic Peace Hotel and ride a trolley down lively Nanjing Road: all with hotel pickup included. Expect sensory overload (in a good way) and moments you’ll remember long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. The Bundpass by
2. Fairmont Peace Hotel20m
3. Nanjing Road30m · entry included

Evening Huangpu River Cruise and Bund Tour

• Evening cruise on Huangpu River
• View lights on both sides of the Bund
• Visit Peace Hotel nightlife center
• Trolley tour or walk on Nanjing Road

The experience

We’d barely stepped onto the boat when our guide, Li, grinned and handed us these little paper tickets. I almost dropped mine in the river, honestly. The air was thick with that humid Shanghai summer smell, kind of sweet and metallic. As we drifted out onto the Huangpu River, I could hear someone’s phone playing old pop songs behind us, but mostly it was just water slapping against the hull and all those neon reflections stretching across both sides of the Bund. Li pointed out Pudong on one side (all glass towers and laser beams), and Puxi on the other, where you still see those old colonial buildings lit up like they’re in some 1930s movie. I didn’t expect to feel so small watching it all go by.

After we got off the boat (I was a little wobbly, not sure if it was excitement or just my sea legs), we wandered along the Bund itself. There were couples taking selfies, kids running around with glowing toys, and this one old man selling roasted chestnuts who nodded at us like he knew something we didn’t. The Peace Hotel looked almost unreal in that light: Li told us about jazz bands playing there back in the day. I tried to imagine what it sounded like with all those voices echoing off marble floors. She laughed when I tried to say “Heping Fandian” in Mandarin. Probably butchered it.

We finished up on Nanjing Road, which is just chaos in a good way at night: every sign blinking, people everywhere. Instead of walking (my feet were grateful), we hopped on this little trolley that rattled past shops and street food stalls. It felt a bit touristy but honestly? Sometimes that’s exactly what you want after a long day. By then my head was full of lights and stories. I still think about that view from the river deck sometimes, how Shanghai feels both familiar and totally new at night.

What’s included

Your evening includes hotel pickup and drop-off in central Shanghai, entry to the Huangpu River cruise with your local English-speaking guide leading you through each stop, plus an optional trolley ride along Nanjing Road before heading back at night.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday, Friday and SundayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Hantang International Travel Service

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is hotel pickup included for this Shanghai evening tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off from central Shanghai are included.

Do I need to walk much on this tour?

You’ll walk along the Bund but can take a trolley on Nanjing Road instead of walking further.

Are entry tickets for attractions included?

The tour includes river cruise tickets. Other stops are public areas or viewed from outside.

Is this tour suitable for families or older travelers?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap.