China · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
30 reviewed
Short version, for anyone planning a week rather than a month: the 15 cruises & boat tours below are the ones to put in the calendar, each with its price, its rating and the single detail that decides it.
Private half-day trip to Zhujiajiao Water Town with hotel pickup, a guided canal boat ride, and optional lunch, plus tickets included.
“This was a great low stress tour and our guide Jude was very knowledgeable and helpful we learnt heaps of history along the way. Perfect to see a slice of Shanghai in our very short trip here. Highly recommended”
Huangpu River night cruise with 360° Bund and Lujiazui views, themed boats, three deck choices, and a holiday guide for Shanghai lights.
“Beautiful night View of the city skyline from the water going at a very peaceful pace on the boat”
Private Zhujiajiao tour with a canal boat ride, Kezhi Garden visit, and hotel pickup. English guide, Ming-Qing water town views.
“My tour guide "Annie" was very informative and knowledgeable of the water village. A pleasant walk through this section of history is well worth the time. The boat ride on the scenic water is very relaxing. I learned a lot about the history because Annie has been here quite some time.”
Private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with hotel pickup, English guide, Ming-Qing bridges, canal boat ride, and local food time.
“Kalvin was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time and enjoyed our trip to Zhujiajiao. The drive was very comfortable.”
Shanghai night cruise plus Xinjiang halal dinner. Private pickup, skip ticket lines, Bund and Pudong skyline views, and menu help.
“This was a wonderful experience, and Caroline was a great guide. We appreciated her helpfulness and kindness.”
3-hour Shanghai night Huangpu river cruise plus a Xinjiang halal dinner with private pickup, English guide, and iconic skyline views.
“My guide Caroline was so helpful and friendly, every question l asked she knew the answer, very knowledgeable. The cruise and dinner was just wonderful. Shanghai is so beautiful by night. l highly recommend this tour and definitely ask for Caroline to be your guide.”
Private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with A/C pickup, an English guide, Kezhi Garden and temple entry, and a boat ride.
“Our guide Robert provided interesting insights and history of the town. His knowledge, humour and passion provided a very enjoyable experience for us.”
VIP Huangpu River cruise and Shanghai lights with hotel pickup, Yuyuan Old Street, Xintiandi, and Lujiazui, plus VIP upper-deck views.
“Autumn was so amazing and friendly! So easy to talk to. She provided us with a total VIP experience on the river cruise to have the BEST view spot of the Shanghai city nighttime skyline! What a very memorable experience indeed! Afterwards, Autumn brought us to some spectacular nighttime spots throughout the city. Overall, a very enjoyable evening!”
Private Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo with an English guide, Chinese buffet lunch, and West Street time, plus hotel pickup.
“1-Day Guilin Tour to Reed Flute Cave, Xianggong Hill, Bamboo Boat & Night Show This tour was truly amazing, made even more special by our excellent English-speaking guide, Mr. Jeff. He is caring, attentive, and took very good care of us Read more”
Private Zhujiajiao water town tour from Shanghai with canal boat ride, Kezhi Garden, bridges, and included entry fees for $160.
“Tom was great with timing and comfortable car and driving. Did a walking tour of Zhujiaojiao and was extremely well versed and informative. did the gondola ride and a garden as nice as Yuyaun but the town not at all crowded and was very beautiful and relaxing”
Private Shanghai street food walk plus a Huangpu River night cruise, with a guide who helps you order and eat like locals.
“Annie our guide was a fantastic person to share an evening with over eating to our hearts delight . She is charming well versed and enjoyable to be with - as if she were a long lost friend . You must do this tour”
Full-day Hangzhou from Shanghai with West Lake cruise, Six Harmonies Pagoda, and a tea-ceremony stop, with hotel pickup and lunch.
“Our tour guide Frank made some conversation but al preoccupied on his phone. Hangzhou is beautiful but your very rushed. Appears they want to get home quick. Tea plantation amazing but more sales pitch no time to walk the tea terraces they want you to buy. Lunch less than average.do tour on your own”
Night Shanghai by Huangpu River cruise and Bund lights stroll, with Peace Hotel and Nanjing Road trolley ride, plus hotel pickup.
“On the positive side- river cruise was beautiful and was private - only me and the guide. Negative - most of the time was in the car getting to the boat and back. Cruise was very crowded and bought VIP ticket onboard tk have a place to sit. TrRead more”
VIP Huangpu night cruise with hotel pickup and guide, plus optional Shanghai Tower 118F views and local dinner.
“All of travel portal, Viator by far is my most fav. Great customers service and communicate. Booked private tour tonight with Lea , shes very sweat and welcome tour guide. High recommend Lea and will book again when in town next time. 5⭐️🙌”
Spend a calm day at Huanghuacheng Great Wall by the lake, with an included boat ride, long wall walk, and optional rafting.
“The tour was great. Everything was so well organized. It all worked perfectly. The scenery is just amazing! Cici was an amazing guide. Always made sure to tell us every detail necessary and continuous contact to make sure everything was okay. And she even gave us recommendations for restaurants in Beijing. Just amazing 🤩”
