River and skyline

Huangpu River Cruise booking, step by step.

Choose the route and wharf before comparing prices—day, night, express, and themed sailings are different products.

Best for: International visitors deciding how to reserve and enter Huangpu River Cruise.

Last reviewed 18 July 2026

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Before you book

At a glance

Official price: A May 2026 city guide used CNY 100–120 for a regular daytime reference. The Shanghai Transport Commission table also separates day, night, season, holiday, route, and cabin prices; verify the exact sailing.
Reservation: The official transport table lists ticket windows at Shiliupu No. 1 Pier (十六铺1号码头, 481 Zhongshan East 2nd Road) and No. 2 Pier (十六铺2号码头, 551 Zhongshan East 2nd Road). Same-day inventory can change.
Foreign passport: Identity requirements vary by ticket product. Carry your original passport and use matching booking details.
Chinese phone number: The official route and wharf information does not establish one phone-number rule for every operator and sailing.
Overseas bank card: Payment acceptance varies by wharf and operator. Confirm the method for the exact product before paying.
Ticket release: Schedules depend on route, season, and weather. Check the sailing date and exact wharf.
Payment: Wharf ticket offices and online channels can differ. Confirm the product name before paying.
Refunds & changes: Operator-specific. Weather changes and missed sailing rules can differ, so read the ticket terms.

Official first

Start with the source

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Shanghai Transport Commission cruise tableChinese wharf names, addresses, route categories, reference prices, and official enquiry numbers Shanghai official visitor guideEnglish route and wharf orientation

At the venue

Entry steps

01
Confirm Huangpu River—not the commuter ferry or Suzhou Creek cruise.
02
Copy the exact Chinese wharf name and address; call 400-920-1278 or 021-53089007 if the same-day sailing is unclear.
03
Arrive early and show the booking confirmation and original passport if the product requests it.

Common questions

Quick answers

Can I use a foreign passport?

Identity requirements vary by ticket product. Carry your original passport and use matching booking details.

Should I book in advance?

The official transport table lists ticket windows at Shiliupu No. 1 Pier (十六铺1号码头, 481 Zhongshan East 2nd Road) and No. 2 Pier (十六铺2号码头, 551 Zhongshan East 2nd Road). Same-day inventory can change.

Can the price or rule change?

Yes. Inventory, dates, exhibitions, weather, and venue policy can change. Use the visible review date as a prompt to recheck the official channel.

Source & review record

What this guide is based on

Field check — an operational detail still needs confirmation

Last reviewed 18 July 2026

Official sources

Official Shanghai cruise guide Shanghai Transport Commission wharf and price table 2026 city price reference

Field notes to verify

Confirm the day’s operator, departure wharf, weather status, phone requirement, payment support, and refund rule.

Related guides

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