New Shanghai tour blends river cruise with skyscraper views

english.shanghai.gov.cn| November 07, 2025
As night falls, the Huangpu River comes alive with shimmering lights and cruise ships gliding back and forth.jpg
​As night falls, the Huangpu River comes alive with shimmering lights and cruise ships gliding back and forth. [Photo/VCG]

In celebration of the 8th China International Import Expo, Shanghai Tower and Huangpu River Cruise have jointly launched a new integrated tourist route.

Themed around "Shanghai highlights: from the river to the sky", the experience takes visitors from the water to the 118th floor of Shanghai Tower, offering two iconic ways to see the city.

🚢 What the tour includes

Huangpu River Cruise

  • Board from Dongchang Road Pier
  • Pass the Bund's historical buildings and Lujiazui's modern skyline
  • Photo opportunities and relaxed sightseeing from the water

Shanghai Tower Observatory

  • 360-degree views from 118 floors up
  • The panorama stretches across the river, cityscape, and distant Yangtze estuary

The route also incorporates cultural elements such as limited-edition dual-view postcards and Shanghai-style creative products, adding both cultural and interactive value to the experience.

The world
​The world's heaviest damper is at the top of Shanghai Tower. [Photo/Shanghai Tower]

🏷️Special CIIE visitor offers (Valid through Nov 30)

Shanghai Tower Observatory

  • Half-price tickets at 90 yuan ($12.64) for CIIE badge holders
  • Available before noon and after 7 pm
  • Tickets can be purchased on-site with valid identification and a CIIE badge.

Huangpu River Cruise

  • Themed dinner cruises with buffet and key landmark views
  • Tickets can be purchased on-site or through the official Huangpu River Cruise WeChat mini program (search for "浦江游览集团" in WeChat).

 

Source: Shanghai Observer