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Two Rivers Night Cruise
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Two Rivers Night Cruise

An evening cruise where the Yangtze (China's longest river) and Jialing meet, framed by glowing skyscrapers and Hongyadong's lights.

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4.3/5RatingCNY 128-158 (group deal ~CNY 128)Ticket19:30-22:00Opening hours

What it actually is

The Two Rivers Night Cruise (Liangjiang You) is the classic way to experience Chongqing's mountain-meets-river skyline after dark. Boats glide between the Yangtze (China's longest river) and Jialing past Hongyadong, Raffles City, and Qiansimen Bridge. They leave Chaotianmen Pier 19:00-22:00 nightly, looping past the city's most photogenic waterfront. Known for cinematic night views when Hongyadong lights up at dusk.

Editor's take

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The verdict

Worth it on any clear evening Apr-Oct; book the upper deck in advance and avoid weekends if you dislike queues. Skip if you are visiting in Jan-Feb or only have one night for the whole city.

What's great
The riverside approach, walking from Jiangbin Park to Hongyadong before boarding, is half the experience and costs nothing.
The cheapest entry (the 15-Yuan Danzi local ferry loop B) actually beats the cruise for budget travelers and gives the same skyline.
Upper deck is essential; lower cabin glass reflections ruin phone photos.
Worth knowing
Weekend crowds at Chaotianmen Pier can mean 20-30 min queue at boarding.
In January and February the riverside fog often swallows the Hongyadong lights entirely.
Photography from inside the cabin is a waste of time; reflections and tinted glass dominate.
Grounded in 6+ traveller reviews. Distilled by our editors from traveller reviews on Xiaohongshu and Douyin.

Essentials

Opening hours19:30-22:00
TicketCNY 128-158 (group deal ~CNY 128)
Contact+86 23-63108939
Rating4.3/5

Good to know

Real-name TicketingPassengers are usually required to show a passport or valid ID matching the ticket when boarding.
Bring a light jacket; riverside breeze picks up after sunset.
Avoid foggy nights in Jan-Feb; views drop sharply.
Take Metro Line 1 or 6 to Xiaoshizi; pier is a 5 min walk.
Eat after the cruise; Hongyadong restaurants open until late.

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Hongyadong Lit From The Water

The 11-story stilt complex (Hongya Dong, meaning 'Hongya Cave') glows amber along the Jialing riverside and looks like a Miyazaki-style bathhouse drifting on the water. The cruise passes directly underneath, giving the best unobstructed angle.

Qiansimen Bridge Frame

The red-cabled Qiansimen Bridge spans the Yangtze (China's longest river) and Jialing rivers and is the visual anchor of the night skyline. From the upper deck you get the cables and the bridge towers framing Hongyadong and Raffles City in a single composition.

Where Two Rivers Meet

Chongqing sits at the confluence of the Yangtze (China's longest river) (Chang Jiang) and the Jialing rivers, and the cruise loops right through the meeting point. The color difference between the two rivers is visible for several minutes mid-cruise, especially after recent rain.

Getting there

metroMetro Line 1 or 6 to Xiaoshizi Station, Exit 6, ~5 min walk to pier
didiDiDi from Jiefangbei CBD takes 10-15 min, English supported, ~CNY 15-25
walkFrom Hongyadong riverside, walk 10 min along Jiangbin Road to Chaotianmen #9 Pier
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