The commuter ferry Shanghainese use to cross to Pudong gives the same Bund and Lujiazui views as a cruise for a fraction of the price. Lonely Planet recommends it over the tour boats.
- Address
- Jinling East Road ferry pier, 141 East Zhongshan No. 2 Road, Huangpu District
- Hours
- About every 15 minutes, 07:00-22:00 (Lonely Planet, 2025)
- Best time to go
- Evening · About 30 min
- Price
- "A couple of yuan" per crossing (Lonely Planet, 2025); exact fare not verified
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Lonely Planet: the Shanghai Ferry runs between the southern end of the Bund and Dongchang Road pier in Pudong; another route runs from Fuxing Road to Dongchang Road.
- Boats can be bitterly cold in winter; stand on the open deck for photos.
- Ride at dusk on the way out and after dark on the way back to see the lights.