How to Take the Shanghai Ferry

When traveling to Shanghai, you can enjoy the scenery of the Bund and the Huangpu River by taking the ferry, which is a great alternative to walking from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. The Shanghai Ferry has been in operation for over 100 years since 1911. In the 1980s, it was the busiest ferry in the world, with a daily passenger volume of over one million. There are two types of ferries on the Huangpu River: transportation ferries and sightseeing ferries. Sightseeing ferries are further divided into day cruises, night cruises, and cruises with meals. 🔘Sightseeing Ferries: Price: Day cruise CNY 100 Night cruise CNY 120 (after 6 pm) With meals CNY 300+ ⌛️Duration: 50 minutes 📌Departure Wharf: Jinling East Road for cruises without meals, Wharf No. 3 (Shiliupu Wharf) for cruises with meals 🌱🌱🌱🌱 🔘Transportation Ferries: The most economical sightseeing ferries Price: CNY 2 ⌛️Duration: 5–10 minutes (varies by route) Departure Time: 7 am–6–9 pm (varies by route, check navigation apps for details) 🌱🌱🌱🌱 Attractions near transportation ferry terminals: 🔘Nanlu Line from Lujiawan Terminal to Nanmatou Terminal: You can take photos of the magnificent Nanpu Bridge. 🔘Jinling East Road Terminal: The terminal closest to the Bund, where you can take a sightseeing cruise. 🔘Dongchang Road Terminal: Next to the most beautiful cycling path in Shanghai, where you can cycle to Taitongzhan Terminal. 🔘Taitongzhan Terminal: See Dongchang Road Terminal. 🔘Gongping Road Terminal: Near the Tilanqiao Historical and Cultural District, passing through the North Bund Raffles City Mall. The city market on the second basement level vividly recreates the old street scene of Tilanqiao in Shanghai, which is very unique. 🔘Fuxing East Road Terminal: Can be used as an alternative to Jinling East Road Terminal during peak season.