That 'Authentic' Beijing Teahouse? My Wallet's Still Weeping. #TeaScam #ChinaTravelWTF
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Wow, guys! I want to share my complaints about the Shanghai Huangpu River cruise experience; it's a big pitfall!
Especially "Shanghai Huangpu River Cruise Operation Service Co., Ltd," you guys are really good at "doing business"!
Let me tell you in detail why this cruise is so disappointing:
- Firstly, the ticket price starts at 150 Chinese yuan per person.
- The Huangpu River, known as the most famous river in Shanghai, features skyscrapers and beautiful historic buildings along its banks. Its night view is especially renowned. Taking the boat to enjoy the scenery can be quite magical.
- But! Want a seat with good views on the second floor? Sorry, an extra 100 yuan!
- Think that's all? No way! Want a better vantage point on the third floor? Sure, add another 100 yuan!
- Also, they don't allow you to sit outside on the deck, citing safety reasons or something like that. Whatever it is, they just won't let you sit there.
- To sum up, basic ticket price: 150 yuan. A decent viewing spot on the second or third floor requires an additional 100 – 200 yuan. That’s some money-making scheme!
Seriously, so many tourists complain online about this, but no one seems to report it or follow up on these issues.
️ Wake-up call for tourists, especially foreign visitors: ️
Pitfall Alert:
- The tickets may only cover the face price, and any premium seats like those on the second or third floors may require an additional payment (e.g., 100 yuan per person). Don’t expect to be able to freely sit on the outdoor deck—some boats might not allow it.
- How to avoid pitfalls:
- Inquire before buying tickets! Always ask the ticket seller what services are included in the ticket price—do the seats on the second and third floors come with extra charges? Is sitting on the outside deck allowed?
- Shop around: Different companies operate cruises on the Huangpu River. It’s a good idea to look into other cruise products, or ask locals for recommendations.
- Consider alternative options: You can actually enjoy free river views and skyline vistas from the riverside areas like the Bund or Lujiazui Riverside Promenade.
I hope my complaints help everybody out there. Enjoy your trip and try not to have any bad experiences like these!
- Firstly, the ticket price starts at 150 Chinese yuan per person.
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Wouldn't taking the 2 RMB ferry back and forth 50 times be a much better deal than this?
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Not really.
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You might as well go for a buffet cruise. For just over 260 RMB, you get a much larger boat with multiple decks to explore.
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Wow, I didn't know you could do that! Forget it, I'll just drive around next time.
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I've taken clients on it before. The price is about the same, it's a 45-minute round trip. The 100 RMB VIP section at the bow includes drinks, snacks, and seating – it's really worth it! Way better than the 5-minute, 2 RMB ferry... You get what you pay for!
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Where did you book the tickets? I'm planning to go tomorrow.
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Well, good views are a scarce resource. Isn't it perfectly normal to have to pay for scarce resources?
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You've got a point. In that case, you might as well just charter a private boat.
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A Shanghai local ('310') here to tell you: the 2 RMB ferry is great value.
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SpicyCrab says the 2 RMB ride is too short and offers very few viewing angles...
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They even have 'bed tickets' now? Three hundred, not expensive.
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Isn't a round trip on the 2 RMB ferry a good deal?
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Of course not! Can it even compare to the views you get going from Shiliupu Wharf to Yangpu Bridge?
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Isn't the 2 RMB ferry good enough?
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The 2 RMB ferry is purely for transportation. The views are from a single angle, the ride is short, and it doesn't run at night. For those who don't have time to visit all the spots like the North Bund, Shiliupu, Dongjiadu, Yangpu Bridge, and Nanpu Bridge individually, this (other cruise) is such a great deal and so convenient.
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I feel like every single cruise in the world is a rip-off.
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I actually found it quite comfortable. For an extra 100, you can sit on the upper deck, enjoy the view, and they even give you a themed popsicle and a box with cookies and palmiers. You come to Shanghai to spend money, after all.