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Shanghai Region · China
Then,you will board a sightseeing boat and enjoy a 60-minute relaxing river cruise on Huangpu River to soak up the fantastic Shanghai night when it’s lit up at night. After the tour is finished, your guide will help you get a taxi back to your hotel.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Huangpu River
The Huangpu River is the lifeblood of Shanghai, an eighty-mile-long waterway that has shaped the city’s destiny for centuries. It is the largest watercourse within the city limits and serves as the final tributary of the great…
Listen in the app2The Historic Pooshee Bank — The Bund's Majesty
We begin our exploration on the Poo-shee side, specifically along the legendary Bund. This embankment was once the financial heart of the Far East, where international banks like Standard Chartered and HSBC established their…
Listen in the app3The Futuristic Poodong Skyline — A Forest of Giants
Across the water lies the Loo-jah-zoo-way district of Poo-dong, a peninsula that was largely agricultural land just thirty years ago. Today, it is one of the world's most recognizable skylines, dominated by the 'Three Giants':…
Listen in the app4Navigating the Waters — From Ferries to Dinner Cruises
To truly appreciate the Huangpu, one must get on the water. There are several ways to cross and cruise this river, each offering a different perspective. …
Listen in the app5The Reclaimed Banks — A 45-Kilometer Urban Oasis
In a remarkable feat of urban renewal, Shanghai recently opened the entire length of the public space along the Huangpu shorelines, stretching for forty-five continuous kilometers. This area, once dominated by shipyards, coal…
Listen in the app6The Bridge Architecture — Spanning the Divide
To connect the two halves of the city, Shanghai has constructed several monumental bridges that are engineering marvels in their own right. The Nanpu Bridge, with its distinctive spiral approach, was the first major bridge to…
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our journey along the Huangpu River, reflect on how this single body of water manages to hold the entire history of Shanghai within its banks. From the colonial ghosts of the Bund to the glittering giants of…
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What is Huangpu River?
Huangpu River is a place in Shanghai Region · China with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shanghai Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.1775, 121.4656 |
| Last updated |
