Huangpu River Cruise
The Pudong on the Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai
Huangpu River Cruise Slideshow
Huangpu River Cruise Photo Gallery (Downloadable Pictures)
Huangpu River, a symbol of Shanghai, originates in Dianshan
Lake and empties into the Yangtze River at Wusongkou (mouth
of Wusong River). It is 114 kilometers (71miles) long and
400 meters (0.25 miles) wide. Huangpu River is ice-free year
round. The river divides Shanghai into east and west. It is
a silent eyewitness to Shanghai's history and its
development.
A spectacular sight is that the two suspension bridges,
Nanpu Bridge and Yangpu Bridge, appear to arch over the
Oriental Pearl TV Tower, resembling 'Two dragons playing
with a ball'.
The west bank (Puxi) of the Huangpu River is the cultural,
residential and entertainment Huangpu River Cruise, Shanghai
center of Shanghai. The Bund, Monument to the People's
Heroes, Waibaidu Bridge and the oldest park in Shanghai -
Huangpu Park, are located on the west bank. In addition,
many historical buildings left over from Shanghai's colonial
days have been preserved. The east bank of the river
(Pudong) is the newer district of Shanghai and its financial
and commercial hub. Steel and glass structures are abundant
here. The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jin Mao Tower, skyscraper
hotels, offices and malls of the Lujiazui Financial Zone are
located on this side of the river.
Ships from all over the world dot the river. The busy wharfs
and the 'three-layer waters' (or three-color waters) at
Wusongkou are also within sight. The 'three-layer waters' is
formed by the convergence of Huangpu River (gray white),
Yangtze River (yellow) and the East Sea (green) during high
tide.
When the sun sets, Huangpu River is veiled in the glittery
neon lights on its banks. Cruising on Huangpu River in the
evening, visitors can experience its silence and beauty
under the moonlight.
(TravelChinaGuide.com)
