Huangpu River is a branch of the lower reaches of the Yangtze
River. It lies in Shanghai City, formerly known as Huangxiepu or Chunshen River. It takes its rise from the Tai Lake, runs eastwards through the Dianshan Lake in Qingpu County and then flows to Minhang District in Shanghai. At the Baidu Bridge in the center of Shanghai City, Huangpu River flows together with the Wusong River (i.e. Suzhou River) and finally flows into the East China Sea.
The Huangpu River wriggles like an undulating dragon from Wusong to the East Sea. The yellow and ice-free river is 114 kilometers (about 71 miles) long and 400 meters (0.25 miles) wide with an average depth of nine meters (30 feet). It joins 29 kilometers (18 miles) north of downtown Shanghai and divides Shanghai into two parts, east and west. Shanghainese call them Pudong and Puxi.
The Huangpu River is a multi-functional river with the values of drinking water, shipping, fishery, flood discharge, tourism and many other aspects. The famous Shanghai Port is situated on this river. In the past several decades, Shang
hai Port has been developed to be the port with the largest throughput in China.
The Huangpu River is not only the mother river of Shanghai, but also assembles the splendid tourist attractions of the city. In Shanghai, the Huangpu River cruise is a traditional tourist program. Cruises are available everyday, including the shorter cruises (navigating the main waterfront area between the Yangpu Bridge and the Nanpu Bridge) and the complete cruises (meandering eastward along the golden waterway, over a distance of 60 kilometers or 37 miles). The cruise starts from the Bund and goes upstream. Towards the south, it takes you to look at the Nanpu Bridge, and then turns round to the north to go to the Yangpu Bridge and finally reaches Wusong Mouth (Wusongkou), which is an inlet of the sea that the Huangpu River and the Yangtze River flow into. When flood tide happens, you can see the marvelous spectacle of 'Three Waters Mingle Together' – blue-grey water from the Huangpu River, blue colored water from the East China Sea and yellow colored water with silt from the Yangtze River. The famous Oriental Pearl TV Tower, which is the tallest TV tower in Asia and the third highest in the world, just stands betwee
n the Yangpu and Nanpu bridges. This forms a very beautiful picture about 'Two Dragons Playing Ball'.
During the cruise, you can find the obvious differences of architecture between the east bank and the west bank. On the west bank, a lot of western-style buildings can be seen, full of exotic flavor, while on the east bank, rows of skyscrapers spring up and rise above the clouds. Whether it is in the daytime or at night, the views along the river are the same beautiful. The great modern skyscrapers and the characteristic buildings in different architectural styles are the best records of the development of the city and the Huangpu River, the birthplace of Shanghai, is the faithful eyewitness.
| Admission: | Free |
| Opening Times: | 09:10 to 22:00 |
| Route: | 20, 22, 37, 42, 55, 65, 71, 123, 503, 126, 127, 135, 145, 934, 251, 940, 576, 831, 868, 910, 921, 926, 928 |
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Travelers' Voices on Huangpu River
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Oct. 24,2009 07:03 Reply
Ms.CY(UK) said:
Hi Miss Abigail, you mentioned:
"You are right that you should first take subway and then a bus. Take Metro Line 1 from Shanghai Nanzhan and then transfer to Bus No.801 at Xinzha Rd."
Which metro station do we alight to take the bus at xinzha road? thanks!!
Oct. 27,2009 01:30
Ms.Abigail replied:
Xinzha Road Station. This website has details about Beijing Subway Line 1. You can have a read:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai/transportation/subway-line1.htm
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Oct. 16,2009 03:06 Reply
Ms.McFarland(China) said:
Hello!
I'm living in Shanghai, but my parents are coming to visit, and I want to take them on a cruise on the river. Does the 3 hour cruise end at Wusongkou or does it make a round trip back to the Bund? If it ends at Wusongkou, is there a subway that comes back into downtown?
Also, where on the Bund do the cruises start? Is it the same place I will buy tickets from?
Thanks for any help!!
Bec
Oct. 16,2009 04:25
Ms.Yvonne(China) replied:
Hello, Ms.McFarland
The 3.5 to 4 hours cruise is a round trip between Wusongkou and the Bund. Only one cruise is available each day, leaving at 14:00 and returning around 17:30.
The cruise on the Bund starts from the the wharf at No.127 Zhongshannanlu Rd. The Ticket Office must be around the wharf. Wish you all a nice cruise!
Oct. 19,2009 03:23
Ms.McFarland(USA) replied:
Thank you very much for the help!
One more question though... do you think it is necessary for me to buy the tickets ahead of time, or should it be ok to buy them right before the cruise?
Oct. 19,2009 21:22
Ms.Tracy(China) replied:
Dear Ms.McFarland,
I suggest you buy the tickets ahead of time. because only one cruise, as you see, is available for this route. Moreover, things work better with a plan. You definitely want your parents a nice trip, so plan as well as you can.
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Oct. 15,2009 07:35 Reply
Mr.Tomas(China) said:
What time does the cruise ship heading for Wusongkou (Yangtze) leave Shiliupu wharf? I heard at 14:00. How much does the cruise (roughly) costs? What is the shortest way to Shiliupu wharf from Shanghai Nan Zhan besides taxi? I guess subway first and then a bus. What number, from where? Thank you very much!
Oct. 15,2009 20:33
Ms.Abigail replied:
Hi,Tomas.
The cruise ship heading to Wusongkou from Shiliupu wharf leave at 14:00 as you have got. The cruise cost 75RMB. You are right that you should first take subway and then a bus. Take Metro Line 1 from Shanghai Nanzhan and then transfer to Bus No.801 at Xinzha Rd.
Oct. 16,2009 02:45
Mr.Tomas(China) replied:
Thank you very much for your prompt response!
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Sep. 30,2009 01:50 Reply
Mrs.Isabelle(Australia) said:
Next year, March 2010, I am going for a cruise for Japan that embarks and disembark in Shanghai. the cruise ship is Legend of the Seas, by the company called " Royal Caribbean". The hotel I am staying is Panorama Shanghai , located at 53 Huang Pu Road , Shanghai. My question is, how far is it, to get to the cruise ship from the hotel. I don`t know where the cruise ship docked or which pier. Can someone tell me. My travel agent said that it will be hours to go to the pier from Huang Pu hotel and charge me 420.00 AUD, for transfers , return for 2 people. which I thought is a bit dear. Can anyone give me an idea about Shanghai ports.
Oct. 6,2009 02:18
Mr.Jamie replied:
That is imporssible to be hours from the port to the hotel. You can ask the travel agent if the the pier is in Dongdaming Road. I think it should be Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal in North Bund. The hotel is also in that area. It can be reached in ten minutes by taxi. Good Luck~
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Oct. 1,2009 01:26 Reply
Ms.Lea(singapore) said:
Hi I'll be at Shanghai on Oct 11 to 13 for 3 days, I'm staying at Grand Hyatt, What should I take going to Huangpu River Cruise?
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Aug. 29,2009 00:47 Reply
Ms.Dominique(Philippines) said:
What is the name of the street/road that would lead us to the underground passage or underground tunnel?
Where shall we buy the Tickets for the River Cruise? How much would it cost if we include Dinner in the Cruise? What if we don't include the Dinner in the Cruise? How much for the short course only with or without Dinner and how much for the complete course with or without Dinner? Thank you very much.
Sep. 7,2009 02:06
Mr.rubyshirial(china) replied:
it costs 100rab for one, there r many peaple who r selling the tickets on baidu bridge.actrually ,u cant enjoy ur dinner in the cruise ,only drink . but it is very romantic having dinner in the hotels around huangpu river,150rab would get a nice dinner.
if u wanna tickets , u can conntact with me ,cuz one of my friend is working in the ship company. maybe u can get a discount.
my email is rubyshirial@yahoo.cn
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Aug. 7,2009 02:23 Reply
Mrs.michelle(philippines) said:
where is the port for shanghai river cruise (huangpu)? how long is it? how much? how to go to the port from new shanghai expo center?
Aug. 8,2009 03:30
Ms.RR.(cn) replied:
A complete cruises cover a distance of 60 kilometers or 37 miles. The cruise starts from the Bund and goes upstream. The day fare (before 19:30) for the sightseeing boat is 70 RMB normally and the night fare 100 RMB.
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Aug. 7,2009 20:54 Reply
Mr.gpks00(usa) said:
Hmm.. "Admission: Free"?? These boats do not charge any fees? Or require tips??
Can you please explain or confirm. Thanks
Aug. 7,2009 22:45
Ms.fairy(cn) replied:
Hi, the boats are not for free. The day fare before 19:30 is 70 CNY (the cheapeset may be at 35 CNY) and night fare is 100 CNY.
9.
Jun. 25,2009 11:20 Reply
Ms.Sandi(Canada) said:
I heard that the pedestrian walkway along the Bund is currently under construction. I want to take photos across the river (Pearl Tower) from the northern tip of Huangpu park when we arrive in September, so will there be access to this spot by then?
Jun. 25,2009 22:36
Mr.Frankie replied:
Well, you could go there freely since the construction influences traveling along the bund a little.
Aug. 6,2009 23:36
Ms.Riley(UK) replied:
it is under construction but there is an underground passage to the boardwalk
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Mar. 16,2009 04:51 Reply
Mr.praveen (China) said:
it is the greatest river