Board your chosen vessel, either the Crystal Princess or the Dragon Boat, at Shiliupu Pier No. 3. Settle in for a buffet dinner and enjoy the views of Shanghai's skyline as you cruise along the Huangpu River.

Choose the Crystal Princess, the only five-star cruise ship on the Huangpu River. This 59.98-meter vessel carries 380 passengers across four levels, featuring a 360° open-air observation deck. Its sleek blue-and-white design and spacious banquet halls make it a favorite for romantic evenings and family outings. Often called a “floating show stage,” it offers modern elegance and panoramic views from every angle.

Alternatively, choose the Dragon Boat, officially named Pujiang Cruise No. 1. This six-storey ship is shaped like a golden auspicious dragon, making it the only royal-style cruise on the river. At 57 meters long and 17 meters wide, its traditional Chinese pavilions, carved beams, and dragon motifs create a striking silhouette. With a capacity of 1,000 passengers, it offers both indoor dining on the first and third levels and open decks for unobstructed sightseeing.

On both cruises, enjoy a generous buffet dinner that blends international flavors with Shanghai local specialties. The menu typically includes chilled seafood, hot dishes, soups and salads, desserts and fruits, and complimentary soft drinks. The buffet is continually refreshed during the dining period. While the exact items change with the season, you can always expect a satisfying variety that caters to both local tastes and international palates. Alcoholic beverages are available at an extra charge.

The route takes you past Shanghai’s most famous landmarks: from Shiliupu Pier, along the historic Bund with its colonial buildings, across to the futuristic Lujiazui skyline featuring the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, World Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower, then up to Yangpu Bridge, the North Bund, Waibaidu Bridge, and the People’s Heroes Memorial before returning to the pier. The slowly changing panorama provides endless photo opportunities.