Shanghai: Yu Garden & Huangpu Cruise & 24h Bus Pass

One Card, Three Shanghai Landmarks, One Day

You redeem one card at the airport and gain entry to Yu Garden's evening lantern display, a 45-minute Huangpu River cruise from Shiliupu Pier, and a 24-hour hop-on bus covering 30+ Shanghai stops. All three benefits activate together on the same calendar day. The cruise and garden must be used the same day, the bus runs for 24 hours after your first swipe. Valid through December 2026.

Step-by-step itinerary

Activate card and explore Shanghai

• Redeem physical card at airport
• Use Yu Garden evening tour
• Take 45-minute Huangpu cruise
• Hop-on hop-off bus tour

The experience

The Huangpu River at dusk sounds different than it does at noon. The water goes quiet, and the reflections from the Bund start to matter. That's when you board at Shiliupu Pier for the 45-minute cruise that takes you past the skyline you've seen in a hundred photos but never from the water. The Lujiazui towers light up as you move downstream, and you're close enough to see the detail. It's the kind of moment that makes you understand why people come to Shanghai in the first place.

The card itself is simple: one physical pass that unlocks three separate things, all on the same day. Yu Garden glows under lantern light on select nights (the seasonal hours matter, check before you go), and wandering through those pavilions and bridges without a crowd feels like you've found a pocket of old Shanghai that the rest of the city forgot. Then there's the hop-on bus, which covers 30+ stops across the city: Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, the Pearl Tower district. You don't need to plan the route or book ahead. You just swipe the card and ride. The bus runs for 24 hours after you first use it, so if you start with the garden at six in the evening, you've got until the next evening to finish the bus loops.

The timing is the thing that catches people: activate any one benefit, and all three timers start at once. So if you redeem the card and take the cruise first, you've got the same calendar day to visit Yu Garden, and then 24 hours from that first swipe to use up the bus. It's not complicated once you know it, but it's worth planning around. The card is non-refundable and personal use only, so you can't split it or save it for later. You get one day, one card, three things. The Pudong and Hongqiao airports both have redemption counters open around the clock, so if you land at an odd hour, you can still grab it and start whenever you're ready.

What’s included

• Shanghai Sightseeing Bus 1-Day Pass covering 30+ stops.
• Huangpu River Highlights Cruise ticket (45 minutes, Shiliupu Pier departure).
• Yuyuan Garden admission with evening lantern display on select nights.
• airport card redemption at Pudong or Hongqiao terminals.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday

Live guideEnglish

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Right for travelers landing in Shanghai who want to cover the main sights in one day without booking separate tickets or planning transport: the single card removes the hassle of three separate reservations and the guesswork of getting between stops.

Top questions

Do I need to book the cruise or garden in advance?

No. Redeem your physical card at the airport and use it directly at each location, no reservations required.

What if I use the garden first? How long do I have for the bus?

Once you activate any benefit, all three timers start. The cruise and garden must be used the same calendar day. The bus runs for 24 hours after your first card swipe.

Where can I pick up the card?

Redemption counters are at Pudong Airport (Terminals 1 and 2, International Arrivals) and Hongqiao Airport (Service Counter 102, International Arrivals), all open 24 hours.

Is the card refundable if I don't use all three benefits?

No, the card is non-refundable and for personal use only.

How long is the Huangpu River cruise?

45 minutes. It departs from Shiliupu Pier and passes the Bund and Lujiazui skyline.

Does Yu Garden have set opening hours?

Yu Garden's evening lantern display runs on select nights with seasonal hours. Check before you visit to confirm it's open.

How many bus stops are included?

The hop-on bus covers 30+ stops, including Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, and the Oriental Pearl district.