The 15 Best Boat Trips in China

Hong Kong: Victoria Harbor Symphony Unlimited Drink Cruise - Choosing between sunset, evening, and Symphony of Lights departures

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,873 reviews · 55 - 75 minutes · from $10Our pick

Cruise Victoria Harbour at night with unlimited drinks, skyline views, and an optional Symphony of Lights show from just $10.

“Does What It Says You go out at 7 PM and cruise up and down the harbour. The boat then positions itself so you get an excellent view of the light show. Commentary as you cruise around is a bit limited and the PA system wasn't great. The open bar was truly "open". Excellent value for money for what we paid.”

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Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

2.Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,512 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

See Lantau’s dolphins, Big Buddha, Tai O stilt houses, local snacks, and cable-car views on a practical seven-hour Hong Kong tour.

“Grace was amazing, we had an excellent day! thanks”

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Hong Kong: Victoria Harbour Evening Cruise with Drinks

3.Victoria Harbour Evening Cruise with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,260 reviews · 45 min · from $11

Cruise Victoria Harbour for 45 minutes on a comfortable yacht with skyline views, drinks, snacks, and the 7:40 PM Symphony of Lights show.

“It worth the money. You will have a nice view and drinks are for free.”

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Hong Kong: Dukling, Antique Boat Tour in Victoria Harbour

4.Dukling, Antique Boat Tour in Victoria Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,084 reviews · 45 min · from $29

Sail Victoria Harbour aboard Dukling, Hong Kong’s last original Chinese junk, with skyline views, a drink, and optional Symphony of Lights cruise.

“Excellent experience and listening to the history of the Dukling. We found the 6.30 time perfect as we watched the bay light up. The boat is amazing. Well worth it thankyou 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

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Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

5.Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · from $148Top rated

Escape Shanghai for Zhujiajiao’s old streets, Ming and Qing bridges, canals, and a private boat ride with hotel pickup included.

“Our guide, Xin was super informative, friendly and very enthusiastic lady. My family had a wonderful time at Zhujiajiao water town, which is a beautiful site that can rival Venice. The town folks are very friendly, and there are loads of things to experience and food to try out during the walkabout.”

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Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

6.Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Review of Shanghai’s Huangpu Night Cruise, with Bund and Pudong views, ticket tips, deck choices, holiday sights, and honest value advice.

“The cruise was very nice. Instructions to find the place for the tickets were a little hard to follow, but we managed. The lines to get to the boat were long, but orderly and everything was efficient. Totally worth paying the extra $15 each for the seated area on the 3rd floor.”

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Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

7.Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 5 hours · from $139

Explore Zhujiajiao from Shanghai with a private guide, canal boat ride, Kezhi Garden, local markets, and comfortable hotel transfers.

“Our tour with Clair was fantastic. The transportation to the water village was smooth and very comfortable. We walked through the various shops, toured the private garden, and took a boat ride. Clair shared so much information with us about history and culture, she was an excellent guide.”

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Hong Kong: Boat and NP360 Cable Car or Tai O Day Pass

8.Boat and NP360 Cable Car or Tai O Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 1 day · from $46

Ride Ngong Ping 360, visit Big Buddha and Tai O, and cruise past stilt houses with this flexible Lantau Island day pass.

“This is a great tour. Well worth the money. I especially liked the fact that I could move at my own pace, but still got to see everything like some of the other tours. You don’t have a guide on this one, but everything was pretty self explanatory. Would recommend!”

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From Shanghai: Private Zhujiajiao Tour with Boat Ride

9.Private Zhujiajiao Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 5 hours · from $171

Explore Zhujiajiao from Shanghai with a private guide, Ming-Qing bridges, canal boat ride, local food, and hotel transfers.

“Our private tour to Zhujiajiao was an absolute highlight of our trip. The experience was perfectly organized and offered a wonderful balance of history, culture, and relaxation. A very special thank you goes to our guide Kiki, who truly made the day unforgettable. She shared an incredible amount of knowledge with us in an engaging and insightful way, and at the same time, her humor and warm personality made the tour so much fun. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and felt completely taken care of from start to finish. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with Kiki as a guide.”

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Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

10.Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $155

Cruise Shanghai’s glowing skyline, then enjoy halal Xinjiang dishes with a private guide, driver, and hotel pickup in one easy evening.

“We really loved our boat cruise. All the buildings lit up were spectacular! Our guide Caroline told us about all the build and then took us for a great meal. Definitely a must do!”

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Hong Kong: Dukling , Antique Boat Tour in Victoria Harbour

11.Dukling , Antique Boat Tour in Victoria Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 233 reviews · from $30

Cruise Victoria Harbour on the historic Dukling junk boat, with skyline views, harbor stories, a drink, and a chance to catch the light show.

“Wonderful trip, do not miss it! Nice staff, easy to find, and you Learn something about the boat origin.”

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Hong Kong: Victoria Harbour Day or Sunset Cruise

12.Victoria Harbour Day or Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 227 reviews · 65 - 75 minutes · from $10

Cruise Victoria Harbour for 65 to 75 minutes with unlimited drinks, skyline views, sunset colors, and Hong Kong’s best waterfront sights.

“Lovely cruise along the harbour taking in the sunset and the lighting up of the buildings overlooking the harbour. There is a bar station on board offering complimentary drinks including beer and spirits as part of the package. Lovely way to spend the evening.”

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Shanghai: Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

13.Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Shanghai by night: cruise the Huangpu River, see the Bund and Pudong skyline, then enjoy Xinjiang halal food with a private guide.

“Queena was a fantastic tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and energetic. Very friendly and accommodating. I recommend her to anyone. I will book her again. The boat trip was fantastic. Shanghai is a very beautiful city. The night scene is a must see, with VIP style transport. The restaurant had a beautiful view of Shanghai. The food was fresh and tasty. Queena is a delightful person to have dinner with.”

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Hong Kong Fisherman’s Wharf: Aberdeen Fishing Village Boat Tour

14.Hong Kong Fisherman’s Wharf: Aberdeen Fishing Village Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $30

See Aberdeen’s fishing village by teak boat, visit the Houseboat museum, and compare snacks, audio, and lunch options before booking.

“Good way to get an initial look at Aberdeen. The prerecorded English guide was a little off of the progress, but it the end we could figure out what they were talking about”

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From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

15.Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $139

Review of a private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with hotel pickup, English guide, Kezhi Garden, temple visit, and canal boat ride.

“We had a fantastic tour of the water town with our guide Cassie. She spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable about Chinese history. She took very nice photos of my wife and I during our tour, and knew all of the best locations and angles. Highly recommend this service if you’re looking for an English speaking tour guide.”

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