Translated as “Yellow Bank” River, the Huangpu River divides Shanghai with its 97km flow before entering the East China Sea, and represents the perfect route for exploring the city from a relative distance.

Being a busy transport artery during the daytime, the Huangpu River turns into an eerie and beautiful band of darkness. It creates beautiful scenery and evokes a range of feelings in those who take the time to enjoy its beauty without being rushed somewhere. And it’s sometimes hard when you’re in a busy place like the Bund. That’s why it’s recommended to take get on a cruiser and enjoy being gently carried by this massive band of water that has shaped Shanghai as we know it now. 

The well-known places of the city look different when you take the boat and look at them from the river. While being distanced from places like the Port or the Bund, it’s very easy to free your mind of stress and look at them with a tranquil gaze that’s quite hard when you’re in the city.  You will definitely discover a new, more spiritual and laid-back side of Shanghai by taking the Hangpu River cruise.