2009 Price List of Charted Sightseeing Boats

Boat Type

Price

Service

Note

Canal boat
(Recommended)

Canal boat with 60 seats

3000 RMB per hour

Tour guide and tea

On-board ining options available

Canal boat with 38/32 seats

2000 RMB per hour

Tour guide and tea

On-board ining options available

Canal boat with 20 seats

1000 RMB per hour

Tour guide

Open-topped

Yacht

Yacht with 98 seats

2200 RMB per hour

Tour guide

With two floors

Yacht with 48 seats

1200 RMB per hour

Tour guide

With one floor

Recommended Canal Sightseeing Boat Routes

Route

Description

Duration

Route

Introduction

Duration

Canal Sightseeing Line

You can enjoy beautiful canal sights and experience life on the canal. (All boat types can be found on this line.)

At lease one hour

Canal Night Sightseeing Line

Taking a traditional canal boat, which departs from Wulinmen Waterbus Dock, can be a way for tourists to enjoy the view on both sides at night. When the boat travels through the unique canal bridges, tourists will be able to experience the charm of the world under the bridges. In addition, a marvelous Venice-like scene can be seen at the intersecting area of Shangtang River, Yuhangtang River and Shengli River.

1.5 hrs

Canal and Qiantang River Sightseeing Line

Tourists can experience the perfect combination of the Qiantang River and the Canal. The boat departs from the Water Bus Dock at Wulinmen and tourists can appreciate the night scenes on both sides. 

3.5 hrs

Canal and Yuhang Tang River Sightseeing Line

Tourists can appreciate the new look of the canal by taking the boat, which departs from Wulinmen Waterbus Dock. After passing the huge rock symbol inscribed with “航泊三水” (which means the intersection of the three rivers), the boat will travel southwestward to a branch of the canal-Yuhangtang River. The boat will return from Nüer Bridge.

2 hrs

Tangxi Town Sightseeing Line

After boarding at Wulinmen the boat will head for the suburbs and a rural scene can be admired from the boat. Tourists will go ashore at Tangqi and tour around by themselves to visit scenic spots such as Guangji Bridge and the Imperial Stele pavilion of Qianlong. The boat will return in the afternoon to Wulinmen Dock.  

8 hrs (3 hrs on land)

Canal, Shangtang River and Shengli River Sightseeing Line

Tourists can enjoy the canal by taking this boat, which departs from West Gongchen Bridge Dock. The boat will pass through the ship lock and enter into Shengli River and Shangtang River where they can experience nature for themselves. The boat will return to West Gongchen Bridge Dock at the end of the tour. 

2 hrs

Note

1. A chartered boat has to be chartered for at lease one hour and a reservation should be made 7 days in advance. A fax confirmation 5 days in advance is required.
2. Canal boats are comfortable and luxurious and also serve free tea and provide guides. The boats can also serve as a business meeting room or a wedding photography studio.  Canal boats with 60 seats or 32 seats can provide meals to passengers on boat. Passengers can enjoy a discount if they dine on board.
3. If other services are desired, please call the boat charter company
4.Tel: 0571 8802 4368 8519 0851 Fax: 0571 8809 2915
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