When visiting Shanghai, visitors will be delighted to take a cruise on the Huangpu River. The river divides Shanghai into its eastern and western parts and run 71 miles from Dianshan Lake to the Yangtze River.
Guests can purchase their tickets at several points along the river, before embarking on their cruise from Bund Sightseeing area 501. Guests have five different cruise ships that they can choose from. The largest is the Quangiu Tong which holds 400 passengers. It is nicknamed the Crystal Palace on the River, because much of the boat is constructed of transparent glass. Those looking for an intimate experience should consider the Qinhuaihe, filled with examples of Chinese culture.
Guests can also choose different lengths of tours lasting from one hour to three hours. The one hour cruise allows visitors to see the historic buildings on one side and the modern commercial city on the other side. The two hour tour includes trips to the Nanpu and Yangpu bridges. The longest cruise includes a trip to the end of the Hangpu River where it empties into the Yangtze River.
The most popular cruise is the evening cruise, which includes dinner. This cruise is an outstanding way to enjoy not only the sights of Shanghai at night, but also a great meal.