Overview

Night river cruise with Xinjiang-style dining experience in Shanghai.

About This Tour

Get the most out of your Shanghai trip by experiencing the combination of a Huangpu River cruise and a Xinjiang food experience. Take the stress out of navigating the metro, and instead travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. See multiple famous Shanghai landmarks from your river cruise such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower and World Financial Center, and have a guide to translate the menu during your Xinjiang feast.

Great choice for travelers with limited time in Shanghai

Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle included

Delicious Xinjiang style halal dinner provided

Save time waiting in line—river cruise ticket included

Itinerary

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)

After your 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, such as Xintiandi, your guide will take you there.

What's Included

✓ Included

Xinjiang style dinner in the local restaurant（halal food optional）
Private transportation
Professional guide

✕ Not included

Personal expense
Additional alcoholic drinks or Juice (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.8★★★★★Based on 116 reviews

Sophie K.🇺🇸 USA★★★★★2025-04

The part around the river cruise was unhurried, which mattered more to me than squeezing in one more stop. Shanghai was a good counterpoint.

Pierre B.🇳🇱 Netherlands★★★★★2025-03

What helped was simple: our guide read the pace well. We got the background when it helped, then space to explore instead of a running lecture. I would keep the Shanghai outline as it was.

Andrew I.🇨🇭 Switzerland★★★★☆2024-10

Looking back, I would check the weather and dress in layers. We moved between the vehicle, open spaces and indoor sites often enough to notice the difference. I would rather keep the pause at the river cruise than add another stop.

Aoife L.🇧🇪 Belgium★★★★★2026-01

Looking back, this wasn't a “see everything” tour, and that was a strength. The time around Shanghai felt specific to Shanghai, not interchangeable with another city.

Henrik E.🇨🇦 Canada★★★★★2025-04

Honestly, a full 3 hours, in the good sense. Wear comfortable shoes and leave the evening loose.

Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience