Huangpu River Cruise--Shanghai 10/21/06

The Huangpu River is a tributary of the mighty Yangtze River, which it joins 18 miles north of the city. It has been said that nearly 1/2 of China's trade travels the same waters to the Pacific Ocean, and there is constant traffic 24 hours a day. A cruise of the Huangpu will introduce you to barges, carriers, fishing boats, naval vessels, sampans, cruise liners, tour boats, wharves, factories, shipyards and tankers at anchor.

People work, sleep, cook, live and play on the river with rear cabins on many barges functioning as homes to families. Dishes are washed and food is cooked with water taken directly from the river. Stacey can attest to the "sleeping" on the river part, as her Dramamine kicked-in some heavy drowsiness and the river cruise offered a good chance for a nap. While her eyes may have been shut, I managed to keep the camera lens focused on much of the river activity.


A barge nearly submerged while transporting a commodity down river


A naval vessel docked in front of several neon signs on the outskirts of the city


A paddle boat designed to look like a pirate ship


The ship Xin Hai Rong being loaded with what appeared to be coal


Storage silos on the river


The Bund as seen from the river


Dragon Boat used for tours


Local fishing boat


An abandoned warehouse on the banks of the Huangpu


An evening view of the Puxi District of Shanghai West