Collection China Travel 2026.08.23

The Night Scenes of Chinese Cities Change One Frame at a Time on the Boat

Actual Night Cruise Boarding Points on the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, and Canals

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A night cruise is a journey where the front and back of the city keep changing, unlike viewpoints. At Shanghai's Shiliupu Pier, you can see both the Bund and Lujiazui, while at Chongqing's Chaotianmen, you can feel the height of the mountainous city along the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. The night cruises in Guangzhou (Guangzhou) at Zhongshan Pier, Wuhan (Wuhan) on the Yangtze River, and Tianjin (Tianjin) on the Haihe River showcase bridges and lights along both banks.

At Nanjing (Nanjing), the Qinhuai River and at Guilin (Guilin), the Liangjiang Si River have bridges, lanterns, and towers that are lower than the skyline of the large rivers, while the night cruise on the Hangzhou (Hangzhou) canal connects living waterways and industrial heritage. I didn’t just list the route names but made the actual boarding locations into location items. Since there are multiple piers in the same city, I organized the information to compare your e-ticket's clarity, departure time, and landing and boarding piers with addresses and coordinates.

Shanghai Shiliupu No. 1 Wharf Huangpu River Cruise

Shanghai Shiliupu No. 1 Pier Huangpu River Cruise

This is the representative boarding point where you can see both skylines while moving between the Bund and Lujiazui. Since there are multiple areas with the same pier name, make sure to check the exact number of your e-ticket and departure time. In this list, we examine this place from the perspective of 'actual night cruise boarding points on the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, and canals'. The order is not based on popularity but is arranged to ensure a smooth travel route between the riverbanks, ancient cities, mountains, cruises, and night streets.

주소 上海市黄浦区中山东二路481号 야간 확인 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

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Chongqing Chaotianmen Dujiang Plaza Dujiang Wharf

Chongqing Chaotianmen Dugan Plaza Dugan Pier

This is the representative boarding area for the Liangjiang night cruise that circles the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers. The class of the vessel and operation route may vary depending on the booking, so check the clarity, pier, and time of official tickets rather than relying on on-site sellers. In this list, we examine this place from the perspective of 'actual night cruise boarding points on the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, and canals'. The order is not based on popularity but is arranged to ensure a smooth travel route between the riverbanks, ancient cities, mountains, cruises, and night streets.

주소 重庆市渝中区朝千路5号 야간 확인 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

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Guangzhou Tianzi Wharf Zhujiang Night Cruise

Guangzhou Tianzi Pier Zhujiang Night Cruise

This is an old downtown boarding point where you can see the Guangzhou Tower and the lights of both banks of the Zhujiang River. Prices may vary depending on whether the seating level and outdoor deck options are included, and routes may be adjusted due to strong winds, water levels, and events. In this list, we examine this place from the perspective of 'actual night cruise boarding points on the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, and canals'. The order is not based on popularity but is arranged to ensure a smooth travel route between the riverbanks, ancient cities, mountains, cruises, and night streets.

주소 广州市越秀区沿江中路200号 야간 확인 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

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Wuhan Wuchang Wharf Yangtze River Night Cruise

Wuhan Weihan Pier Yangtze Night Cruise

This is a cruise boarding point where you can see the Yangtze River Bridge and the lighting show along both banks from the river. The lighting times in summer and winter vary, so you should board well in advance of the light show ending time. In this list, we examine this place from the perspective of 'actual night cruise boarding points on the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, and canals'. The order is not based on popularity but is arranged to ensure a smooth travel route between the riverbanks, ancient cities, mountains, cruises, and night streets.

주소 武汉市江岸区沿江大道粤汉码头 야간 확인 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

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Nanjing Fuzimiao Panzhou Wharf Qinhuai River Cruise

Nanjing Fuzimiao Panzhu Pier Qinhuai River Cruise

This inland cruise shows the bridge and lanterns of Confucius Temple and the Qinhuai River from a low water level. Even if the route is short, the waiting line may be long, and you should distinguish between the east and west routes and landing piers on the ticket. In this list, we examine this place from the perspective of 'actual night cruise boarding points on the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, and canals'. The order is not based on popularity but is arranged to ensure a smooth travel route between the riverbanks, ancient cities, mountains, cruises, and night streets.

주소 南京市秦淮区贡院西街夫子庙泮池码头 야간 확인 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

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Guilin Wenchang Wharf Night Cruise

Guilin Wenchangqiao Pier Liangjiang Suhu Night Cruise

This boarding point connects the two rivers and four lakes in the city with the lights of towers and bridges. Since this is a city-cycle product different from the long-distance cruising of the Lijiang River (Lijiang), check the product name, return pier, and duration. In this list, we examine this place from the perspective of 'actual night cruise boarding points on the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, and canals'. The order is not based on popularity but is arranged to ensure a smooth travel route between the riverbanks, ancient cities, mountains, cruises, and night streets.

주소 桂林市象山区民主路文昌桥码头 야간 확인 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

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Tianjin Haihe Tianjin Station Dock

Tianjin Haihe Tianjin Station Pier

This is an urban cruise boarding point where you can see the modern architecture of the Haihe River and the lights of various bridges. The opening and closing of the Liberation Bridge and the cruise schedule are separate, so check seasonal closures and water level impacts. In this list, we examine this place from the perspective of 'actual night cruise boarding points on the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, and canals'. The order is not based on popularity but is arranged to ensure a smooth travel route between the riverbanks, ancient cities, mountains, cruises, and night streets.

주소 天津市河北区海河东路天津站码头 야간 확인 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

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Hangzhou Wulinmen Dock Night Cruise

Hangzhou Wulinmen Pier Canal Night Cruise

This is a boarding point where you can see the warehouses and bridges along the Grand Canal as well as the nightlife. Ensure to check one-way or round-trip options, and the arriving pier and last public transport. In this list, we examine this place from the perspective of 'actual night cruise boarding points on the Huangpu River, Yangtze River, Pearl River, and canals'. The order is not based on popularity but is arranged to ensure a smooth travel route between the riverbanks, ancient cities, mountains, cruises, and night streets.

주소 杭州市拱墅区环城北路武林门码头 야간 확인 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

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On the cruise reservation screen, it's essential to check the departure time, sunset, seat levels, and outdoor deck availability rather than just the name 'night'. Cheaper tickets might mean interior seats without windows, and the same route may vary in piers and operating times. Don't just make payments based on photos from sellers on-site; check official sellers and refund conditions, and whether passport information needs to be input. Aim to arrive at the pier at least 30 minutes in advance.

Departure may be canceled or routes may shorten due to strong winds, water levels, fog, or large events. There's no guarantee that the light show will coincide exactly with the cruise schedule, so it's better to focus on the experience of the boat itself. Ensure you save the Chinese names and addresses to avoid incorrectly marking piers with similar names on the map, and check the last subway and taxi boarding points after disembarking for a smoother night trip.

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Shanghai Shiliupu No. 1 Wharf Huangpu River Cruise

上海市黄浦区中山东二路481号 · 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

Chongqing Chaotianmen Dujiang Plaza Dujiang Wharf

重庆市渝中区朝千路5号 · 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

Guangzhou Tianzi Wharf Zhujiang Night Cruise

广州市越秀区沿江中路200号 · 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

Wuhan Wuchang Wharf Yangtze River Night Cruise

武汉市江岸区沿江大道粤汉码头 · 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

Nanjing Fuzimiao Panzhou Wharf Qinhuai River Cruise

南京市秦淮区贡院西街夫子庙泮池码头 · 점등·폐장·교통편 당일 확인

Guilin Wenchang Wharf Night Cruise