Shanghai Ferry

The Huangpu River running through Shanghai, divides the city into two parts - Pudong New District (east of the river) and Puxi Area (west of the river). The three islands of Chongming, Changxing, and Hengsha under the jurisdiction of Shanghai are separated from the main by the Yangtze River. As a result, ferries play a very important role in the city's transportation.

 

As many bridges, tunnels, and subways are built, people have much more choices when traveling across the Huangpu River. However, ferryboats with 100-year's history are still popular choices for pedestrians and cyclists because of their convenience and low price. At present, there are in total 17 ferry lines serving nearly 40 ferry stations along both sides of the Huangpu River, providing links between Pudong and Puxi.

 Ticket Price:
Pedestrians: CNY2; free for children under 6 or 1.3 meters (4.3 feet)
Cyclists: CNY2.8
Motorcyclists: CNY4
 Notes: 
1. All the ferry stations offer self-service ticketing, and the ticket can be paid for by Alipay, WeChat Pay, Shanghai Public Transportation Card or cash. For cash users, it is advised to prepare loose change in advance.
2. Within the same day, pedestrians and cyclists with Shanghai Public Transportation Card will enjoy a discount of CNY 1 on the second journey.

 Here is more information on the Huangpu River ferry lines for your reference:

Ximin Line
Puxi: 290, Jiangpu Rd.	05:00 - 21:00
Pudong: 2, Huhang Rd.	05:15 - 21:10
Duwu Line
Puxi: 1, Jianchuan Rd.	06:00 - 19:00
Pudong: Duhang	06:15 - 19:08
Chengche Line
Puxi: 11, Chengjiang Rd.	05:50 - 19:00
Pudong: Tangkou	06:00 - 19:05
Sangang Line
Puxi: 1900, Longwu Rd.	06:00 - 21:00
Pudong: Sanlin	06:10 - 21:10
Nanlu Line
Puxi: 1, Lujiabang Rd.	04:50 - 23:10
Pudong: 2, Nanmatou Rd.	04:40 - 23:20
Tangdong Line
Puxi: 735, Waima Rd.	07:00 - 19:00
Pudong: 1, Tangqiao Rd.	07:08 - 19:10
Yangfu Line
Puxi: 1, Fuxing Rd.	06:00 - 21:20
Pudong: 1, Zhangyang Rd.	06:10 - 21:30
Dongfu Line
Puxi: 119, Middle Zhongshan Rd.	7:00 - 22:00
Pudong: 1, Dongchang Rd.	7:15 - 22:00
Dongjin Line
Puxi: 127, East Jinling Rd.	07:15 - 18:30
Pudong: 1, Dongchang Rd	07:00 - 18:15
Taigong Line
Puxi: 50, Gongping Rd.	7:00 - 19:00
Pudong: Taitong Rd.	7:10 - 19:10
Qiqin Line
Puxi: 1, Qinhuangdao Rd.	05:00 - 23:00
Pudong: 1, Dongfang Rd.	05:10 - 23:10
Mindan Line
Puxi: 65, Dandong Rd.	06:50 - 18:30
Pudong: Minsheng Rd	07:00 - 18:40
Xiening Line
Puxi: 1, South Ningguo Rd.	06:00 - 20:00
Pudong: Xiepu Rd.	06:10 - 20:10
Jinding Line
Puxi: 4, Gongqing Rd.	05:00 - 23:30
Pudong: 1, Jinqiao Rd.	05:10 - 23:40
Dongnen Line
Puxi: 1, Nenjiang Rd.	05:30 - 21:20
Pudong: 604, Dongtang Rd.	05:45 - 21:30
Caolin Line
Puxi: 1, Linjiang Rd.	06:00 - 20:20
Pudong: Caozhen	05:50 - 20:35
Sansong Line
Puxi: 114, Songpu Rd.	06:00 - 21:00
Pudong: Sanchagang	09:45 - 20:00

 Note: The information above is for reference only. The actual time will depend on the weather.
 

Shanghai Ferry Terminal

Entering the Pier

 

Changxing and Hengsha Islands of Baoshan District as well as Chongming Island can easily be reached by ferryboats. In Baoshan District on the mainland of Shanghai city, there are four main ports handling ferryboats to the ports of the three islands - Hengsha Port, Majiagang Port of Changxing, and three ports of Chongming, namely, Nanmen, Baozhen, and Xinhe. Detailed information on these ports is provided as follows:

 Wusong Passenger Transport Center
lines: Chongming (Xinhe), Changxing (Majiagang), Hengsha
Add: No.271, Huacheng Road, Baoshan District
Bus: 508, 719, Baoshan Line 10

 Shidongkou Port
lines: Chongming (Xinhe, Nanmen)
Add: No.1, Shengshi Road, Baoshan District
Bus: Baoshan Line 14

 Wusong Port
lines: Chongming (Nanmen, Baozhen, Xinhe), Changxing (Majiagang), Hengsha
Add: No.100, Songpu Road, Baoshan District
Bus: 116, 508, 719, 728

 Baoyang Port
lines: Chongming (Nanmen, Baozhen), Changxing (Majiagang), Hengsha
Add: No.18, Baoyang Access Road, Baoshan District
Bus: 51, 116, 160, 728
 

Huangpu River Ferry

Among the 17 normal lines above, three lines are economic choices for sightseeing: Nanlu Line, Dongfu Line and Dongjin Line. Nanlu Line, also called Setting Sun Line by the citizens, offers the most amazing view and is more recommended. 

Besides, the sightseeing ferryboats of Shanghai provide you with a chance to experience the exciting Huangpu River cruise. The sightseeing ferries sail from Shiliupu Pier, Oriental Ferry Terminal and East Jinling Rd. Ferry Terminal, passing by the prosperous Lujiazui Financial District, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Yangpu Bridge, Garden Bridge, and the iconic architecture near the Bund. The ticket price is CNY120 – 130. It is recommended to take the night lines to enjoy the prosperity of the international metropolis.