Private Tour
Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a night in Shanghai by starting a 60-minute night cruise on beautiful Huangpu River where you can see amazing city landmarks, such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Tower (the second tallest building in the world) and more! The city view along the Bund area in the evening is the most prosperous, which you shouldn't miss out. Followed by a Xinjiang style halal dinner in popular restaurant on bustling Nanjing East Road. This 3-hour private night tour lights up your trip in Shanghai.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please wear comfortable shoes
Please note that the dinner is served in the local restaurant, Not on the River Cruise
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Huangpu River
Your tour guide and private driver will meet you at your hotel lobby in the evening and take you to the Huangpu River Cruise Terminal where you will enjoy a relaxing river cruise ride on the mother river of Shanghai - Huangpu River. Standing on the top deck of the cruise and you will have a glimpse of Shanghai’s past and look into the bright future of the city. Your cruise offers a great view of the grand colonial buildings along west side of the Bund, such as the famous Peace hotel, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and etc. Turn towards east side, you will see the skyscrapers of Shanghai, like Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Center, and Shanghai Tower. (Sometimes dinner before cruise depends on Sunset time)
Pudong New Area
After your lovely cruise ride, follow your tour guide to a local popular Xinjiang restaurant to enjoy a halal dinner In Pudong New Area. Xinjiang cuisine is famous in China, and you will enjoy the famous Dapanji (big plate chicken), lamb kebabs, Xinjiang yogurt, and naan(a kind of Xinjiang pancake). Dapanji (big plate chicken) is a famous dish which is nicely flavored in little spices as well as chopped potato, green paper and it is usually served with hand stretched noodles. The lamb kebabs at the restaurant are the most popular ones for local residents. If you don't like lamb, you can choose chicken wings or other skewers. The restaurant offers evening entertainment from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, and there is cultural dancing and belly dancing you can watch. If you are lucky, the dancers will ask you to dance together with them. After your dinner, your guide will send you back to your hotel. If you wish to be dropped-off in other places in the city, such as Xintiandi, your guide will take you there.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Professional guide
Xinjiang style halal dinner in the local restaurant
Soft Drink or Beer
Personal expense
Additional alcoholic drinks or Juice (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Outskirt Hotel Departure
Depart from outside of Shanghai city center, such as airport hotels, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Toy Story hotel, Cruise Port, Songjiang/Chuansha/Jinqiao area etc..
Pickup included
City Hotel Departure
City Hotel pick-up and drop off, Night river cruise fare, Xinjiang halal dinner, soft drink/beer, private guide, and a driver are included.
Pickup included
Reviews
324 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shanghai Tour on Short Notice
Craig S E,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Guide and the driver were prompt and well organized . All logistics were handled by the tour guide TripcWas very beautiful . Got many amazing pictures. We were in constant contact with tour company from the time of tour confirmation via WhatsApp. The guide was waiting in the lobby for pickup to our hotel and the tour was very coordinated in terms of drop off and pickup. Top notch private tour for my wife and myself. On short notice. Knowledgeable, polite and organized.
Very pleasant evening....
Kevin M,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very pleasant evening. Caroline was a wonderful guide and dinner companion. Every step was smooth and fun. It was a little cold on the boat, but to be expected in January.
Wonderful evening
Bigfamtravellers,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really enjoyable evening on the night cruise. Our guide Kalvin was very knowledgeable and interesting and told us a lot about the history and buildings as we went down the river and enjoyed the beautiful night view. Dinner afterwards was also very enjoyable we tried local XinJiang dishes at the restaurant and Kalvin catered to what our family enjoyed in terms of types of meat and spiciness. Alana was also great as the company host and communicated very clearly the plans for the evening.
Very nice dinner
DayaneFranceschi k,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent night, starting with the boat ride and then a wonderful dinner with the dear Queena, by the way very attentive.
Excellent
timarsil,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very nice, it was worth every penny. The guide Queena was too attentive with our group of 9 people. Delicious dinner in Yer-shari was too, excellent food!!!!
Great way to see the...
Malek C,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the beauty of Shanghai. Queens was an amazing guide who looked after every detail and went above and beyond. Help take amazing photos and help with our 4 year old who loved her. Sitting in a special VIP section we had plenty of room and away from the crowd to get uninterrupted pictures. The dinner was a perfect way to end the night. Halal, generous and delicious-highly recommend this tour.
A Perfect Evening in Shanghai with Exceptional Guidance from Kevin
Paradise43692070770,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family had an excellent evening, starting with the warm welcome at the hotel, followed by a wonderful boat ride along the river through the surroundings of Shanghai, and finishing with a traditional regional dinner, all guided and explained brilliantly by Kevin
Omg what a great tour.
ShaneS744,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment our guide Jane and our driver qi. I knew that it was going to be a great experience. And it was. Jane was very knowledgeable about the history of Shanghai. And showed us important facts. She’s like a Encyclopedia of Shanghai. The boat ride was amazing. Shanghai harbour is truly beautiful. And the light show amazing. In our tour the vip areas was included. Definitely worth it. From there we went for dinner to a local restaurant The staff were amazing and the food mouth watering. Overall an excellent experience. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking at this tour. 10/10.
Queena was a great guide,...
Amit P,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Queena was a great guide, very knowledgeable in the area, great command of the English language. The boat ride was very good, we had a VIP section that was less crowded and gave perfect views.
Enjoyable solo experience
Excursion05750953881,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was well organized. Queena was professional and very knowledgeable about Shanghai. Here’s a little tip, though: wear comfortable shoes because Queena walks super fast, haha! 😄 I would 100% recommend this tour.
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