Grand Canal Cruise Schedule
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:
| Route |
Departure Time |
Arriving Time |
| Hangzhou-Suzhou |
17: 30 |
7:00 the next morning |
| Suzhou-Hangzhou |
17: 30 |
6: 30 the next morning |
Price from Hangzhou to Suzhou:
| Cruise Ship |
Price of Twin Room |
Price of Quad Room |
| Tiantang |
130 Yuan/Person |
88 Yuan/Person |
| Wushan |
95 Yuan/Person |
65 Yuan/Person |
| Lingshan |
78 Yuan/Person |
65 Yuan (upper layer)/Person;
55 Yuan (the first layer)/Person |
Price from Suzhou to Hangzhou:
| Cruise Ship |
Price of Twin Room |
Price of Quad Room |
| Wuyue |
208 Yuan/Person |
128 Yuan/Person |
| Canglang |
150 Yuan/Person |
78 Yuan/Person |
| Tiantang |
150 Yuan/Person |
98 Yuan/Person |
| Hanshan |
110 Yuan/Person |
78 Yuan/Person |
* 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.
Related links:
Grand
Canal
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