Explore on your own rating
Amazing city, but the terminal is far out and entry rules need care.
Where ships dock
- Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal (about 30 km north of the Bund)
Getting to town
Free shuttle or bus to Metro Line 3, then change to Line 2 for the Bund. Allow 90–110 minutes.
Metro is excellent once you're on it. Taxis via apps.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY). Mobile pay (Alipay/WeChat Pay) dominates; set it up with a foreign card before you go.
Entry: Mainland China: U.S. citizens normally need a visa, but two exemptions can apply. (1) Cruise tour groups of 2+ organized by a China-registered travel agency may enter visa-free at designated cruise ports (including Shanghai) for up to 15 days, staying with the ship. (2) 240-hour visa-free transit for U.S. citizens with onward travel to a third country; Wusongkou is an eligible port. Confirm with your cruise line. (National Immigration Administration, checked Oct 2026.)
Top sights nearby
- The Bund
- Yu Garden
- Nanjing Road
- Shanghai Tower
Beaches
- None
Safety & tips
- Many Western apps are blocked; plan offline maps.
- Set up Alipay before arrival.
- Allow lots of travel time.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 2 hours back from the Bund.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.