Hangzhou Qiantang River Night Cruise Ticket

Meet Hangzhou's night on the Qiantang River

Board the cruise ship at Binjiang Wharf to begin your Qiantang River night cruise. As the boat departs the wharf, the high-rise buildings and bridges lining both sides of the river will gradually come into view.

Enjoy the night view comfortably from indoors, or take photos while feeling the river breeze in the available outdoor spaces. The cruise operates on a route that returns to Binjiang Wharf.

Admire Hangzhou's dazzling skyline

On the cruise, you'll pass by the Qiantang River Bridge and sequentially see the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center, Qianjiang Century City, and the Qianjiang New City skyline. The view of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center, nicknamed 'The Big Lotus', illuminated at night is particularly impressive.

Experience a different side of the city beyond West Lake as you take in Hangzhou's iconic modern architecture and riverside night views. The current standard night cruise route departs from Binjiang Wharf, passes by the Qiantang River Bridge, Olympic Sports Center, and Qianjiang New City, before returning to Binjiang Wharf.

Learn the stories of the Qiantang River with the night view

Listen to audio commentary onboard that introduces stories related to the Qiantang River and its surrounding landmarks. The basic audio guide is in Chinese, offering insights into the landmarks along the river and Hangzhou's history.

If you choose an option that includes a live guide, you can enjoy the cruise with more detailed explanations in your chosen language: Chinese, English, Japanese, or Korean.