Hey Leosquad! If youโre in Shanghai at night ๐, thereโs one experience that feels almost mandatoryโespecially on your first evening in the city. The moment the sun sets ๐ , Shanghai The Bund ๅคๆปฉ Wร itฤn transforms into a glowing showcase of modern China, and the best way to witness it is surprisingly simple ๐.
๐ฅ Shanghai at Night: A 36s Neon Dream!
๐ถ Walking the Bund: Experiencing Shanghai One Step at a Time
Picture this: a warm bun in one hand, the cool night air on your face, and the skyline rising dramatically in front of you. As you walk along The Bund, skyscrapers across the Huangpu River light up, their reflections shimmering on the water. Itโs the kind of scene that feels cinematic, yet completely effortlessโShanghai just casually showing off.
This area is popular for a reason ๐. Located right along the river, The Bund offers one of the clearest views of Shanghaiโs iconic skyline, including Pudongโs futuristic towers. Whether youโre traveling solo, as a couple, or on your first visit to China, this walk is easy, accessible, and unforgettable ๐ถ.
๐ Shanghai at Night: The Ultimate Huangpu River Cruise
If you want to experience the same skyline from a different perspective, you can take it one level higher with a Huangpu River night cruise ๐ข. The buildings are the same, but the feeling changes completely. From the water, the city feels bigger, calmer, and more immersive, with lights stretching endlessly on both sides of the river.
๐ข Cruise Duration
Most night cruises along the Huangpu River run for about 45 โ 60 minutes, with the classic popular option lasting around 50 minutes. These cruises are designed to showcase Shanghaiโs skyline lit up after dark, passing iconic buildings like the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Jinmao Tower before returning to the starting point.
๐ Where to Board and Get off
The main departure point for the evening cruise is Huangpu River Cruise at Shiliupu Pier (along Zhongshan East 2nd Road in Huangpu District).
Shiliupu Pier
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On the standard night sightseeing cruise, the boat returns to the same place where you boarded โ Shiliupu Pier โ after completing the loop along the river. That means you start and end at Shiliupu Pier, with views of both the Bund and the Pudong skyline throughout the trip.
See Shanghaiโs skyline glow from the Huangpu River on a relaxing night cruiseโan easy, memorable way to experience the city after dark.
๐ Making Your First Night in Shanghai One to Remember
If itโs your first night in Shanghai, this is how youโll remember it: lights, reflections and that quiet feeling of realizing youโre standing in one of the worldโs most impressive cities.
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๐จ Where to Stay in Shanghai?
Source: Trip.com
Where I Stayed: Atour Hotel Shanghai HuangPu Xintiandi Metro Station
Staying at Atour Hotel Shanghai Huangpu Xintiandi Metro Station feels easy and comfortable, with cozy, well-designed rooms that are perfect for unwinding after a full day out. Being right near Xintiandi and the metro makes exploring Shanghai effortless, and I really liked how central yet calm it feelsโright in the heart of the city without the chaos.
