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Pearl River Night Cruise

PEARL RIVER NIGHT CRUISE

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TicketsFrom $14.60
Time to Allow1–2 hours
Opening HoursStatus unconfirmed
18:30–23:40

Best time to visit: any time of day

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AddressCheck your cruise details for the exact boarding point.
Opening Hours
18:30–23:40Indicative hours
Indicative ticket price
From $14.60Prices vary by pier, sailing and cabin. Check your chosen booking.
Suggested time
1–2 hoursAllow time to suit your itinerary
Best time
All dayPlanning reference
Transport Options
Choose the metro route for your departure pierTianzi Wharf is within walking distance of Haizhu Square station. For other piers, navigate to the boarding address printed on your cruise ticket.

The Pearl River has shaped Guangzhou's trade, settlement and growth for centuries. Today's sightseeing cruises connect historic waterfront districts, bridges and modern towers, using the river as a route through the city's story.

Pearl River Night Cruise, photo 1

From the old waterfront to Ersha Island, Haixinsha and Zhujiang New Town, the cruise passes different stages of Guangzhou's development. Working-port traces meet business districts built during the reform era, with bridges, piers and illuminated towers defining the nighttime view.

Pearl River Night Cruise, photo 2

A night cruise offers a different way to read Guangzhou. Streets and buildings reveal the city at close range by day; from the river after dark, the relationship between the old port and the modern skyline becomes easier to see.

Pearl River Night Cruise, photo 3

Opening Hours

24 February–31 December: 18:30–23:40. Arrive at the pier at least 30 minutes early; sailing times vary by pier and current operations.

Concessions

Children
Children under 6 travel free without occupying a seat. Children aged 6 to under 14 receive a concession.
Additional Information
These concessions apply to cruise-only tickets. Some products have no concessions; check the terms available at the pier on the day.

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Facilities

Parking
Dashatou Pier parking: approximately $1.79 per hour, with 150 spaces at 466 Yanjiang East Road, Yuexiu.
Toilets
Signposted toilets are available at Dashatou Pier and on the cruise boats.
Smoking area
Smoking is permitted only in designated areas at Dashatou Pier and aboard the boats.
Dining
There is no restaurant inside the pier. Dining is available on some boats.
Convenience shop
The convenience shop at Dashatou Pier accepts Alipay and WeChat Pay.

Suggested Route

Plan a route through Pearl River Night Cruise and nearby sights.

  1. Collect tickets at the pier early
  2. Board and take your seat
  3. Pearl River night views
  4. Views towards Ersha Island, Haixinsha and Canton Tower
  5. Return to the pier

Allow 1–2 hours; adapt the route to open areas and your energy level.

Getting Here

Choose public transport or a taxi to suit your plans.

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    Transport Options

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    Taxi / Driving

    Check your cruise details for the exact boarding point.; check the entrance and parking location on your map.

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    Before You Go

    Check the venue's notices for current opening arrangements and entry requirements.

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Eat & Stay Nearby

Jiangnanxi, Kecun, Pazhou and Binjiang East offer plenty of food choices, from Dian Dou De and Cantonese tea houses to Shunde cooking, roast meats and riverside restaurants.

Average spend refers to the named branch. Photos and prices in area or brand recommendations apply only to that reference branch.

Pearl River Night CruiseNearby Attractions

Make a day of it: combine nearby sights and choose a route on foot, by public transport, or by car.

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Good to Know

A few useful details before you book, visit or take photos.

Pearl River Night Cruise opening hours?

24 February–31 December: 18:30–23:40. Arrive at the pier at least 30 minutes early; sailing times vary by pier and current operations.

Getting to Pearl River Night Cruise?

Tianzi Wharf is within walking distance of Haizhu Square station. For other piers, navigate to the boarding address printed on your cruise ticket.

Do I need a reservation or ticket?

Reference admission: From $14.60. Prices vary by pier, sailing and cabin. Check your chosen booking.