The 7 Night Tours in Shanghai That Repay a Whole Day

1.Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $21Our pick

Cruise the Huangpu River for about 45 minutes, passing the Bund, Lujiazui towers, Oriental Pearl Tower, and historic waterfront buildings. Choose a daytime or evening sailing, then watch Shanghai glow from indoor, semi-open, or open-air decks. Tickets must be exchanged in person, and the correct code comes by email or chat.

“Beautiful night View of the city skyline from the water going at a very peaceful pace on the boat”

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2.Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $128Top rated

Start with a private pickup, then walk Yuyuan Old Street, cruise the Huangpu River from the VIP upper deck, see Lujiazui’s skyscrapers, and finish in Xintiandi. Guides including Autumn, Tom, Mary, Linda, and Roy tailor the evening to your interests. The tour lasts about three to four hours and includes private transport, bottled water, and return drop-off.

“What a beautiful way to capture the city. This night tour is a must. The ever colour changing of the buildings is magnificent! Linda was our guide, and what a great one she was. Her knowledge in the culture ,history and traditions of China haves of a clear understanding about the country and city”

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3.Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $100

Ride a vintage Forever bicycle through Shanghai at night with a guide such as Charlie or Oliver. See Yu Garden, Old Town, the Former French Concession, and the lit Bund, with local snacks, water, helmet, and a group capped at eight.

“We were a family of 3 (mom, dad, and teenage son) taking this tour. After some quick introduction of the bikes, we got going on the tour. Charlie was an amazing guide! We saw a different side of Shanghai being on bikes than we would havRead more”

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4.Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 115 reviews · from $79

This 2.5-hour evening tour pairs a one-hour Huangpu River cruise with a Bund walk, a short visit to the Fairmont Peace Hotel, and a trolley ride along Nanjing Road. An English-speaking guide such as Tom or Frank handles city-center hotel pickup and return. It is a simple way to see Shanghai’s lights, though traffic, crowds, and weather can affect the pace.

“The boat cruise is very enjoyable it is a great way to see the glittering lights of Shangai city at night time. Unfortunately, we happened to take this tour during the Dragaon boat festival, we were not able to stop by to visit the Peace Hotel at night, due to the massive crowds in the Bund area in that evening. Nonetheless, we still enjoy the tour and recommend it to especially first time visitor to Shanghai.”

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5.Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $143

Meet guides such as Cassie, Lucy, Lea, or Roy at your Shanghai hotel for a private evening outing. Ride in a comfortable vehicle to the Bund, board the Huangpu River cruise in the VIP seating area, and add dinner and the Shanghai Tower’s 118th-floor deck if you wish. Expect about three to four hours, with striking night views and helpful photo stops.

“We had the most incredible Shanghai night tour with our guide, Cassie. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and she made the evening truly unforgettable. The night began with a relaxing Huangpu River cruise, where we were able to take in the dazzling skyline of Shanghai lit up against the night sky. Cassie knew all the best spots on the boat for photos and explained the history and significance of the buildings we were seeing, which made the experience so much more meaningful. After the cruise, we visited the Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in China and the second tallest in the world. Cassie timed everything perfectly so…”

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6.China Acrobatics Show and Shanghai Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · from $119

Start with hotel pickup and a 90-minute Shanghai acrobatics performance, then see People’s Square, the Bund, French Concession, and Xintiandi by night. A guide such as Alena or Jennifer may lead the evening. The show is the reliable highlight, while the sightseeing portion can vary with traffic, weather, and guide quality.

“It was breath taking, everyone in the group felt the same way. It started a bit slow but ended with a bang that's for sure.”

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7.Amazing Shanghai Night Lights:River Cruise &Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $126

Spend three hours seeing Shanghai after dark with a private English-speaking guide such as Annie, Lea, Lucy, Shirley, or Roy. Your guide collects you downtown, takes you to the Bund, and joins you for a 50-minute Huangpu River cruise with VIP seating. Expect building-by-building stories, private transfers, and a hotel drop-off.

“Our guide Lea was extremely knowledgeable about the buildings and history behind each building.. her narration during the cruise made the cruise very enjoyable. The seamless pickup and transfer from the hotel was an added bonus. 🥰”

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