Each city that the Grand Canal passes through has developed its unique cruise on the river. In different cities excellent cruise ships and boats are available to take visitors to admire the Grand Canal scenery to their heart's content. Following are some ship schedules in Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces.

Cruise on the Grand Canal in Hangzhou:

Wharf: Wulinmen Dock (No. 138 of Huancheng North Road), Gongchenqiao Wharf, Xinyifang Wharf and Genshanmen Wharf in Hangzhou; South Gate Wharf (No. 8 of Renmin Road) in Suzhou.
Hydro-autobuses: 'Qianjiang' and 'Yunhe' hydro-autobuses with the length of 23 meters (76 feet) have two layers and 48 seats. The two are both well equipped. Visitors can have a wonderful view from the top of the boat.
Schedule: From 6:30 to 18:00, there will be hydro-autobus departing from Gongchenqiao Wharf and Wulinmen Wharf each 30 minutes. The hydro-autobuses usually stop at Xinyifang Wharf during the trip.
Time and Price: 3 Yuan/ person for a single trip of about 30 minutes.
Night Cruise Schedule: The cruise boat departs at 19:30 from Wulinmen Wharf to Genshanmen Wharf. After a round trip from the two wharfs, the boat will go ahead to Gongchenqiao and finally go back to Wulinmen Wharf. The whole cruise will last one hour and 40 minutes.

Cruise on the Grand Canal in Suzhou:

Wharf: Shuishang Lvyou Wharf (Xinshiqiaotu)
Buses getting to the wharf: No. 7, 70, 22, 602, 305, 47 and tourist bus 5 and 39.
Schedule: from 19：00 to 20: 30 (every 30 minutes will be one departing from the wharf)
Price: 35 Yuan/Person

Cruise on the Grand Canal between Hangzhou-Suzhou:

Wharf: Wulinmen Wharf in Hangzhou; Wharf at No. 306, Renmin Road in Suzhou (Buses to arrive: 50, 59, 65, tourist bus 2)

Schedule:

Price from Hangzhou to Suzhou:

Price from Suzhou to Hangzhou:

* For each passenger the above price covers one bed no matter in the twin room or quad room.
* 'Wuyue' cruise ship also has four-star room (788 Yuan/Person) and three-star room (688 Yuan/Person).

Cruise ships: 'Tiantang' is the luxurious ship cruising between Hangzhou and Suzhou. All kinds of equipment including air-conditioning, bathroom, Karaoke, bar, dance room, have been installed in the ship. The idea is to attend to every possible need of the passengers.
Cruising Time: About 14 hours.

Cruise on the Grand Canal between Hangzhou-Wuxi:

Wharf: Wulinmen Wharf in Hangzhou
Schedule: The cruise ship departs from Hangzhou at 18:00 and arrives at Wuxi at 8:00 next morning. At 17:30, it returns Hangzhou.
Cruise ships: 'Longjing' cruise ship is well equipped, like 'Tiantang' cruise ship. In addition, there is a sightseeing platform at the back of the ship. 'Hupao' is also an excellent ship cruising between the two cities.
Price from Hangzhou to Wuxi: 114 Yuan/ Person for double room and 82 Yuan/ Person for quad room.

Note: 1. The schedule and price may be changed in different tourist seasons and during the festivals. Please check the detailed information at the local wharf.
2. Ticket booking for ships cruising between Hangzhou-Suzhou and Hangzhou-Wuxi: Tickets can be booked up to 2 hours before departing time. In the high season, tickets should be booked well in advance.
3. Besides the above route, there are more routes on the Grand Canal. Cruise ships from Yangzhou to Suzhou and from Yangzhou to Zhenjiang etc. are also available.

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