Shanghai, situated at the estuary of Yangtze River and midpoint of China's north-south coastline, is the world's third largest port and China's largest seaport. It is the only port in China connecting the country's shipping system of sea, river, and freshwater.
Ships sailing from Shanghai Port voyage to some 500 ports in over 160 countries and regions all over the world. Due to the slow speed, some long-distance sea routes have been closed. However, the quantity of the goods moved in and out of Shanghai port ranks highly among the world's major ports. Passenger transportation through Shanghai port is also busy. The following is detailed introduction to the main passenger ports in Shanghai.
International Cruise
Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal
Located at the North Bund Area in Hongkou District near downtown, Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal has been under construction since 2004, and the whole project including the passenger port, Shanghai International Port Group Building, and some corresponding business establishments. Its Complex Buildng for passenger transport was built in a creative shape of a drop of water. The port now can accommodate three luxurious passenger liners at the same time, all of which are 77,162 short tons (68,894 long tons). Sailing from Shanghai, international cruises can reach Japan and South Korea.
'Costa Allegra', the first cruise ship berthing in this port, operates a regular 6-day tourist cruise routed: Shanghai (China) <---> Nagasaki (Japan) <---> Cheju (South Korea).
'Korea-China Bridge' ship operates regularly between China's Shanghai and Mokpo Port in South Korea. A single journey takes only 12 hours.
'New Jianzhen' is a passenger and cargo ship sailing regularly between Shanghai and Japan. It starts from Shanghai at 13:00 every Saturday, and arrives at Kobe or Osaka Ports of Japan on Monday morning the next week. The ship makes its return voyage from Kobe or Osaka at 12:00 every Tuesday, and it reaches Shanghai on Thursday. The speed of the ship is low, and a round trip usually takes over 80 hours. However there are still many people who choose this liner because of the good environment, excellent service, and low price. A single journey ship passage costs CNY1,300 to CNY2,600 (JPY20,000 to JPY40,000) per person according to the standard of cabin chosen. Alternatively you can pay CNY6,500 (JPY100,000) for a VIP room, which can accommodate two persons. For more information of this liner, you can phone 021-63257642.
'Suzhou' ship also voyages between Shanghai and Osaka in Japan. Starting from Shanghai at 11:00 every Tuesday, it reaches Osaka at 9:00 on Thursday. Every Friday, the ship makes its return at 12:00, and gets to Shanghai on Sunday. The ship passage is almost the same as that of 'New Jianzhen' ship.
When you take an international cruise, you'd better go to the port two hours before departure to conduct the boarding procedures. Ship tickets can be bought or booked at Shanghai International Ferry Co., Ltd. with your passport or other valid identification.
Ticket Office Address: D-G, 15 F, Jin'an Mansion, No.908, East Daming Road, Hongqiao District
Ticket Information Line: 021-65375111
After completion of the whole project, Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal will have more international passenger liners to facilitate the needs of modern tourism.
Domestic Cruise
Wusong Passenger Transport Center
Shanghai Port Wusong Passenger Transport Center, located at the meeting of Yangtze River estuary and Huangpu River, is an important passenger port with many domestic sea routes in operation. Succeeding the former Shiliupu Port, it has regular departures for neighboring areas like Nantong City of Jiangsu Province, Dinghai, Shengsi, Zhoushan, and Mt. Putuoshan area of Zhejiang Province, as well as some cities along the Yangtze River.
Wusong Passenger Transport Center can be reached by many city buses as follows:
51: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Dabaishu <---> Baochang Rd.
116: Baoshan <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Quyang Xincun
522: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Dongfang Rd. <---> Lanling Rd.
719: Haijiang Xincun <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Gongkang Xincun
728: Baoyang Rd. Bus Station <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center ßà West Changjiang Rd.
848: Mohe Rd. <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Zhapu Rd.
849: Baoshan Hotel <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Pushan Rd.
952: People's Square <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Haijiang Rd.
Baoyang Port Special Line: Baoyang Rd. Bus Station <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Shanghai Railway Station
Songjia Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Luodian <---> Jiading Passenger Transport Center
Songjia Special Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Luodian <---> Jiading Passenger Transport Center
Songma Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Fengzhou Rd.
Yongluo Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Luodian Bus Station
Song'an Special Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Yanghang Town <---> Malu Town <---> Anting Town
Songjing Special Line: Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Changfa Rd.
Tourist Bus 5: Shanghai Stadium <---> Wusong Passenger Transport Center <---> Baoyang Port
Here is information on ways to get to Wusong Passenger Transport Center from several transportation hubs in Shanghai:
1. From Shanghai Railway Station: take Baoyang Port Special Line; or take Metro Line 3 to Jiangwan Town, and then take the bus No. 51.
2. From People's Square: take No. 952 bus; or take Metro Line 1 to Shanghai Railway Station, and then transfer to Baoyang Port Special Line.
3. From Wujiaochang: take No. 90 bus to Zhanghuabang, and then transfer to No. 51 bus.
4. From Hongqiao International Airport: take No. 941 bus to Shanghai Railway Station, and then transfer to Baoyang Port Special Line.
5. From Pudong International Airport: take Airport Line 4 to Dabaishu, and transfer to No. 51 bus.
Other Ports in Shanghai
Gongping Rd. Port in Hongkou District has ships bound for Dalian about 558 nautical miles (about 1033 kilometers or 642 miles) away in Liaoning Province. Luchaogang Port in Nanhui District has ships to Mt. Putuoshan, Shengsi, and Zhoushan Archipelago. Jinshan Port in Jinshan District also has ships sailing to Zhoushan Archipelago. In Chongming, Luhua Port operates ships voyaging to Haimen in Jiangsu Province; Nanmen Port has ships to Liuhe in Jiangsu; and Xinmin Port has ships bound for Qidong of Jiangsu.
Note: Ship schedules can vary according to the weather conditions, and you can get up-to-date information by contacting the main ports of Shanghai listed below:
| Port | Address | Tel | Bus Route |
| Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal | No. 800, East Daming Road | 021-65952299 | 22, 37, 135, 330 (Night Line), 868, 921, 934 |
| Wusong Passenger Transport Center | No. 251, Songbao Rd., Baoshan District | 021-56575500 | 51, 116, 522, 719, 728, 848, 849, 952, Baoyang Port Special Line |
| Gongping Rd. Port | No. 60, Gongping Rd., Hongkou District | 021-65418829 | 13, 19, 37, 135 |
| Luchaogang Port | No. 1969, Luchaogang Rd., Nanhui District | 021-58281919 | 631, Longlu Line, Ludu Line |
| Jinshan Port | Qijiadun, Jinshan District | 021-57944431 | Puwei Line, Tangwei Line, Jincao Line |
| Luhua Port | Lugang Village, Luhua Town, Chongming | 021-69693666 | Nanjian Special Line |
| Nanmen Port | No. 93, Nanmen Rd., Chongming | 021-69693666 | Nanniu Special Line |
| Xinmin Port | Nanshou, Xinmin Town, Chongming | 021-59465396 | Nanbao Line, Hengxing Line |
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Travelers' Voices on Shanghai Transportation by Ship
1.
Oct. 29,2009 08:48 Reply
Ms.Vladka(Czech) said:
Hello, I would like to ask how can I reach Suzhou from Shanghai by ship? How much does it cost and where is port located - transportation from Pudong Airport. Thank you:)
Nov. 1,2009 01:48
Mr.James replied:
No, there is not such a ship routes. Suzhou is only half a hour from Shanghai by bullet train. You should use airport bus to Shanghai Railway Station and then find the bullet train to Suzhou.
2.
Oct. 18,2009 14:17 Reply
Mr.jorge(usa) said:
I need to get to the Shanghai Port International Cruise Termmal (Royal Caribbean Cruise) from Hongqiao Airport.
How can do? What is the best way to get there? How long will it take? and how much?
Thank you for your replies
Oct. 21,2009 21:23
Ms.Cindy replied:
Take Hongqiao Airport bus to Jing'an Temple and then change to Bus 921 to the cruise terminal. The airport bus will take 30-40 minutes at least, so it will be more than one hour or so. To be faster and cheaper, you can take a taxi to the place at Jingan Temple. Airport fare: 19RMB. Bus Fare: 2RMB, taxi fare: 20RMB for 15 minutes from Jingan temple to the temrinal
For your reference. :-)
3.
Oct. 7,2009 06:04 Reply
Mrs.annette(Australia) said:
We are cruising on the volendam Holland America Line into Shanghai on November 5 staying there overnight leaving late on November 6 2009. I assume it will be ShanghaiPort International Cruise Terminal, but I am having trouble finding out. It it is this Port, can we get into the city easily, eg taxi's available and approximate cost, or buses (is language a problem. Would we be able to pick up day tours of the must sees in and around shanghai once we are on land without wasting too much of a limited time
Oct. 9,2009 04:11
Mr.Frankie replied:
Well, the port is just located in the prosperous area of Shanghai, very close to the Nanjing Road. So, you could hire a taxi driving to other places easily with reasonable cost. Well, I think you could do some travel around the port, such as the Nanjing Road->the people's square and then the Oriental Pearl Tower.
Oct. 17,2009 20:36
Mrs.Brandt(Australia) replied:
My husband and I will also be on the Volendam at the same time. Did you find out where it will berth? We are reluctant to book excursions through Holland America as they can be a lot more expensive than getting something when you arrive.
4.
Oct. 9,2009 00:51 Reply
Mr.Michael Howard(USA) said:
Will be arriving Shanghai on the Diamond Princess on November 3rd, Tuesday.
Does anybody know where exactly it will dock as I have an tour arranged and need to know approximately how long it will take to get to Nan Jing West Road Station in Shanghai from the cruise terminal.
Oct. 9,2009 04:28
Mr.Frankie replied:
The terminal should be the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal located at the north bank of the Huangpu River. It is just 10 minutes walking to the Nanjing East Road, very close!
5.
Oct. 8,2009 10:00 Reply
Mr.Bruha(Australia) said:
Does Costa Cruises have a baggage holding area at the port? My ship boards at 2pm but I arrive in Shanghai at 7am.
Oct. 9,2009 04:21
Mr.Frankie replied:
As I know, you could pick up the baggage at the Baggage Claim Area at the Port when you board on. A little confused by your time. Why don't you call the Costa Cruise directly?
6.
Sep. 18,2009 15:56 Reply
Mr.shankar(India) said:
from hongkong to shanghai is there any passenger ship transport, pls advice full details
Sep. 21,2009 22:28
Mr.James replied:
No. Suggest you go by air or direct train from Hung Hom Railway Station.
7.
Sep. 13,2009 05:38 Reply
Ms.Terloo Eleonora(Ita) said:
Hello,
I need to get to the Shanghai Port International Cruise Termmal (Costa Cruse) from Pudong Airport.
How can do??
Thank you for your replies
Sep. 15,2009 02:37
Mr.Hank replied:
If you hire a taxi to drive you to the port directly, the fare is about 150RMB. For a cheap way, you could take the airport shuttle bus Line 2 (22RMB/person) to reach Jing'an Temple firstly. Here, you could hire a taxi to drive you to the port, the fare of which should be around 25RMB.
8.
Aug. 24,2009 19:26 Reply
Mrs.Janice(USA ) said:
I need to go to Pudong Airport after the cruise at shanghai port international cruise terminal. What is the best way to get there? How long will it take? and how much? thank you
Aug. 24,2009 20:18
Mr.Jamie replied:
The easiest way is that you take a taxi to drive you to Pudong Airport, the fare is about 120RMB and takes about 50 minutes.
9.
Aug. 18,2009 02:28 Reply
Mr.Ants(New Zealand) said:
Gidday,
Wanting to know the best way to arrange transport from Shanghai Airport (Hongqiao) to the International Passenger Terminal.. I arrive from Beijing @ 1am and need to check in for a ship around 11am..
Regards
Ants
Aug. 20,2009 01:14
Mr.James replied:
Take airport bus to Jingan'Temple, change to Subway Line 2 to Nanjing East Road, then shift to a taxi to the terminal (about 3 km). Or you can just take taxi from Jing'an Temple to the terminal directly, which is about 7 km.
10.
Jul. 24,2009 16:19 Reply
Mrs.Dee(USA) said:
Is the Baoyang port special line an actual place in Zhejiang province? I was told that there was a Bao Yang District in this province, but cannot find any information. Any ideas?
Jul. 28,2009 04:33
Mr.Shan replied:
The Baoyang Port Special line is a bus which runs between Baoyang Port and Shanghai Railway Station. The port is located in the Baoyang District of Shanghai.
Jul. 28,2009 07:43
Mrs.Dee(USA) replied:
So Baoyang district is close to Shanghai? I would like to know where to look on a map for this place. Do you know anything about this area? How far is this place from Jiangxi Province? Thank you for responding! This is the first time I have any information for Baoyang District. Thank you!
Aug. 1,2009 01:17
Mr.James replied:
The port is in Baoshan, a district of Shanghai, it is not included in the downtown area. Take the special line, it need about 70 minutes from Baoyang port to Shanghai Railway Station. If you want faster, you can take taxi or bus to Baoyang Subway Station of Line 3, which runs to the railway station in fewer time. You can see google map to look for this place. It is from Jiangxi. It is about 7 hours by bus to Northeater Jiangxi, which is closer to Shanghai.