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Pearl River Night Cruise
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Introduction
Boarding the boat and setting off, the river breeze caresses your face. You’ll first see the century-old Tianzi Wharf, witness to the history of water trade. Then, the Guangzhou Tower, nicknamed “Little Wasp Waist,” comes into view, with its myriad of lights changing becoming the focal point of the night sky. The cruise passes through bridges like Haiyin Bridge and Guangzhou Bridge, which are lit up, with their ar reflecting on the river surface, forming a fantastical halo. On the shore, the skyscrapers of Zhujiang New Town are densely packed, with their curtain walls shimmering. Passing by Zhujiang Park and Xinghai Concert Hall, the whole journey lasts about 60 to 90 minutes, like visual feast, fully displaying Guangzhou’s historical heritage and modern vitality.
Full-day tour
8-10 hours
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160¥ / per
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Pearl River Night Cruise
The vessels for the Pearl River night cruise are diverse, featuring both retro-style painted boats with ornate carvings that resemble palaces on the water, and yachts with sleek lines. The interiors are comfortable, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the view or take in the breeze on the deck. Departing as the lanns are lit, the cruise takes you through the shimmering lights and shadows, offering a full view of the night scenery on both banks.
During the night cruise along the Pearl River, the scenery on both sides of the boat is distinct yet harmonious. On the port side, the warm light of Customs House and the old street with Qilou architecture outlines the ancient charm, while on the starboard side, the flowing colors of the “Little Waist” and the skcrapers present a modern spectacle. The river breeze carries the scent of history and modernity, brushing over the water.
Tianzi Wharf
The Pearl River night cruise has many docks with different features. The Tianzi Dock, with a history of over 270 years, is known the “First Dock of Guangzhou”. Lin Zexu, Sun Yat-sen, and others have all landed or disembarked here. Today, a 0-70 minute cruise from here allows you to enjoy the beautiful views of the Haizhu Bridge and the Guangzhou Tower.
The Snoopy boat of the Pearl River Night Cruise is super eye-catching! The boat body is printed with the cartoon image of Snoopy, the yellow and white color scheme is lively and eye-catching. Boarding the boat is like entering a fairy tale, suitable for families or those who still have a childlike. During the voyage, you can enjoy the river scenery and take photos with the cute cartoon, and the atmosphere is relaxed and joyful.
When taking a night cruise on Pearl River, you can enjoy special meals on the boat. The cruise provides Cantonese dim sum, seafood platters, etc., so you can taste the freshness of dumplings and siu mai while watching the flowing lights on both banks. The river breeze accompanies the delicacies, allowing the night view and the taste buds experience to blend, which is extremely comfortable.
The cruise ships on the Pearl River often have wonderful performances. Cantonese opera shows the charm of Lingnan, folk music performances flow with melodious, and sometimes there are magic interactions. The river breeze touches the face, watching performances and enjoying the night scene, the audio-visual and the river scene blend together, and the is unique.