There are several Piers from which you can start and end your Pearl River Boat Tour, all of them close to attractions. See more on the map below.
Note: You can download either Baidu Maps or Amap and navigate through the buttons below. You can also directly order a cab through the App. Learn more in this Guide.
Pearl River Cruises (珠江夜游)
Guangzhou has many, really many attractions at the riverside. Stretching from Shamian, the outskirts of historical canton in the west, up to the Pearl River New town in the east. So taking a boat tour on the pearl river is a good way to explore historic buildings from a more wider angle.
Guangzhou is a city with thousands of years history in trade and urban development, the latest being Chinas colorful and bright skylines which are even more beautiful from the riverside. Especially at night with the lights on, a pearl river boat tour can be a stunning thing to do while visiting Guangzhou.
There are several options for river cruises, from small boats that will not allow you to walk on deck, up to larger boats with restaurant and beautiful decorated deck.
West Pier (西堤码头)
This ferry and tour pier is just next to Shamian Island on the big square in front of the Guangdong Customs Museum. Cruises starting from there are the longest, showing the most attractions for a cheap price. However the boats are quite small and simple.
Tianzi Pier (天字码头)
The oldest Pier and most likely the most beautiful one. Tianzi Pier is already stunning to view to at walking by. It is one of the major piers and easy to access by metro. The boats are very large and beautiful yet the prices are in the middle range.
Da Sha Tou Pier (大沙头游船码头)
Biggest pier in size with only large boats for a good price. Even though it is big, there is no building directly at the water but next to the parking lot. There are fewer passengers departing from there.
Haixinsha Pier (海心沙东区码头)
Most beautiful wharf, especially at sunset. Music, bars and attractions just nearby. There are more small boats and just a few large ones. You are not allowed to walk on the small boats, and also the price is higher compared to other piers.
Guangzhou Tower Pier (广州塔财富码头)
Not recommend, highest prices while offering the shortest routes. Also due to being close to the canton tower, the line can be very long.
Sun Yat-Sen University Pier (中大智慧码头)
Least frequented pier with very good prices, however it is far from any metro or road. It is only accessible by a walk past the river. Boats are quite good.
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