Shanghai Night: Huangpu River Cruise & Riverfront Bar

The Bund, Shanghai, Shanghai



2-hour Shanghai evening: a Huangpu River night cruise followed by a handpicked riverfront bar with skyline views. Private English-speaking guide.

Highlights

  • Huangpu River night cruise, 45 min with Bund and Pudong skyline views
  • Handpicked riverfront wine bar or cocktail lounge in the Bund Yuan district
  • Private English-speaking guide escorts you from metro to pier to bar
  • No rushing, no buses, no crowded nightclubs — just a perfect evening
  • Flexible 19:00 or 20:00 departure from Yuyuan Garden Metro Station

Description

Most night tours try to pack too much in: rushed walks, crowded buses, loud clubs. This one is different. Two hours. One river. One perfect drink. Step 1 — Huangpu River Night Cruise (45 min) Your evening begins at Shiliupu Pier No. 1, the classic departure point for Huangpu River cruises. Your guide meets you at Yuyuan Garden Metro Station, Exit 7, and walks you to the pier. Board the official sightseeing cruise boat for a 45-minute journey on the Huangpu River. From the water, Shanghai reveals its full theatrical power: to your left, the 52 colonial-era buildings of the Bund glow in warm golden light; to your right, the Pudong skyline — the Oriental Pearl, Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai Tower, World Financial Center — pulses in neon. Step 2 — Riverfront Bar Time (1.5 hours) After disembarking, your guide leads you along the Suzhou Creek promenade to a carefully selected wine bar or cocktail lounge in the Bund Yuan district. Here, the Bund's lights reflect in your glass. A nearby jazz club's saxophone drifts through the air. The Oriental Pearl Tower cycles through its rainbow light sequence. This is the Shanghai you came looking for — not through a tour bus window, but sitting in the perfect seat, holding the perfect glass, in the perfect city. Your guide helps you order and settle in, then leaves you to enjoy the evening. Drinks are at your own expense. Two hours. One river. One perfect glass. The tour runs at 19:00 or 20:00, meeting at Yuyuan Garden Metro Station, Exit 7. Minimum 2 participants.

Includes

Private English-speaking guide for the entire 2-hour experience Huangpu River night cruise ticket (45 min) Travel insurance Carefully selected bar recommendation based on your preferences

Excludes

Drinks at the bar (paid directly — guide helps you order) Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation to and from the meeting point Tips and gratuities Personal expenses and souvenirs

Important Information

  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants. Meeting point: Yuyuan Garden Metro Station, Exit 7. Departure times: 19:00 or 20:00. The cruise runs rain or shine; the boat is covered. If the Huangpu River cruise is cancelled due to weather or operating conditions, we offer a full refund of the affected booking, not only the ticket fee; we also offer alternatives where possible. Please bring comfortable walking shoes and dress for the season — evenings can be cool even in summer.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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