Pearl River Night Cruise
"Flowing Light on the Pearl River" (Zhushui Liuguang) is one of Guangzhou's New Eight Sights: board at Tianzi Wharf (Guangzhou's oldest surviving official wharf, where official boats were welcomed and seen off in the Ming and Qing dynasties) or Dashatou Wharf; the route passes Haiyin Bridge, Canton Tower, Liede Bridge and the Party Pier lights strip, with the Canton Tower light show as the climax of the riverside night views
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 18:40-22:00, multiple departures
- Ticket
- CNY 78-178 depending on boat type
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
"Flowing Light on the Pearl River" (Zhushui Liuguang) is one of Guangzhou's New Eight Sights: board at Tianzi Wharf (Guangzhou's oldest surviving official wharf, where official boats were welcomed and seen off in the Ming and Qing dynasties) or Dashatou Wharf; the route passes Haiyin Bridge, Canton Tower, Liede Bridge and the Party Pier lights strip, with the Canton Tower light show as the climax of the riverside night views. Boats range from standard cruisers to double-decker luxury vessels, with tickets from CNY 78-178; pick a departure on a clear evening to take in both sunset and night views in one trip.
Getting there: Tianzi Wharf / Dashatou Wharf
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