Sightseeing Cruises

Huangpu River Cruise + Oriental Pearl Tower Entry

Pair a river sailing with high-altitude tower views to trace Shanghai's shift from riverfront streets to modern skyline in one easy ticket.

Arrive with your ID or e-ticket, verify it at the tower entrance and cruise counter, then proceed straight from check-in to boarding and elevator access.

Use your ticket to ascend the tower's observation spheres, then step onto a First Class river cruise with indoor seating as the skyline drifts by.

Explore the tower at your own pace, then unwind on the river cruise, resting your feet while the cityscape drifts past without needing extra planning.

Upgrade to a tower combo that adds Sightseeing Galleria and observatory levels, the Future Shanghai multimedia show, museum entry, and a two-way cruise.

You can also upgrade to a full-day city combo that adds a 1-day sightseeing bus pass, letting you link neighbourhoods, the tower, and cruise pier with one ticket.

Tower Two-Sphere sightseeing entry

First Class cruise ticket

City sightseeing bus 1-day pass [as per option selected]

"Future Shanghai" multimedia show 78m [as per option selected]

Shanghai History Museum entry [as per option selected]

Sightseeing Galleria 263m, observatories 259m, 90m [as per option selected]

45-minute two-way cruise [as per option selected]

TOTAL DURATION1 hour - 2 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
1 Boarding point
City sightseeing bus stop/Cruise/Oriental Pearl Tower
Sights covered
Nanjing Road
People's Square
Shanghai Museum
Yu Garden
Oriental Pearl Tower
Lujiazui Skyline District
Huangpu River
The Bund Waterfront

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

See Shanghai from above and along the water with an Oriental Pearl Tower entry and a Huangpu River cruise. Watch the city's historic Bund and futuristic Pudong skyline unfold from two distinct vantage points, revealing how Shanghai has evolved over the decades.

Getting started

Present your valid ID or e-ticket at your chosen attraction to redeem your ticket. You can begin your experience with either the Oriental Pearl Tower or the Huangpu River cruise, depending on your schedule. Once redeemed, enjoy both experiences on your selected visit date and explore Shanghai from the sky and the water at your own pace.

What to expect

Enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai from multiple levels of the city's iconic Oriental Pearl Tower before heading to the waterfront for a 45-minute First Class cruise along the Huangpu River.

Features

Views from above: Enjoy Tower Two-Sphere sightseeing access and take in sweeping views of Shanghai's skyline, riverfront, and city layout from the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Views from the water: Settle into First Class seating aboard your Huangpu River cruise and watch the Bund's historic buildings and Pudong's soaring skyscrapers pass by from the river.

Two experiences, one ticket: Combine two of Shanghai's most popular attractions with a single booking, saving time on planning and separate ticket purchases.

Explore more of the tower: Depending on the option selected, gain access to the Sightseeing Galleria at 263m, observatories at 259m and 90m, the "Future Shanghai" multimedia show at 78m, and the Shanghai History Museum.

45-minute river cruise: Selected options include a 45-minute two-way Huangpu River cruise, giving you extra time to enjoy Shanghai's waterfront scenery from the water.

City sightseeing bus pass: Upgrade to include a 1-day city sightseeing bus pass, making it easy to explore more of Shanghai's major attractions at your own pace.

Wrapping up

Whether you're admiring the city from the Oriental Pearl Tower or cruising along the Huangpu River, this experience offers two complementary perspectives of Shanghai in a single visit. Upgraded options add even more ways to explore, combining iconic views, cultural attractions, and convenient city sightseeing into one seamless day out.

Additional information

Ticket validity: All tickets are valid only on the date you select at checkout.

Tower entry: Present your valid ID plus e-ticket for direct verification and access to the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Entry for cruise: Present your valid ID or e-ticket at the Oriental Pearl Tower Cruise Terminal for direct verification and boarding.

Bus ticket collection: Present your e-ticket to pick up and use your 1-day city sightseeing bus pass.

Child ticket rule (cruise): Guests 1m to 1.3m tall or aged 6 and below must redeem a 0 CNY child ticket at the pier before boarding.

Height condition: This experience is available for guests taller than 130 cm.

Cruise duration: The Huangpu River First Class cruise lasts about 45 minutes.

Cruise route note: The cruise itinerary may change due to tides or government actions.

Admission cutoff: Admission ends at 21:00, so plan to arrive before this time.

Opening hours: The attraction is closed today and opens tomorrow from 10:00 to 22:00.

Recommended visit time: Plan to spend around 1 to 2 hours at the Oriental Pearl Tower.

Cancellation policy: You can cancel unredeemed bookings at any time.

Change of date/time: To change your visit date or time, you must cancel and rebook your tickets.

Refund note: Partial refunds are not available for this experience.

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