Shanghai is the departure port for Royal Caribbean sailings nearly year-round, with the Baoshan terminal serving as home port for cruises reaching across East Asia.
The Baoshan cruise terminal sits north of central Shanghai along the Yangtze River delta, serving as the entry point to one of the world's great global cities. From here, travelers reach the Bund's row of early twentieth-century financial buildings, the futuristic towers of Pudong across the Huangpu River, and the narrow lanes of the old French Concession, all set within a metropolis that blends imperial-era temples with soaring modern architecture.
Getting into central Shanghai from the port typically takes about an hour by taxi or metro, so planning ahead for transit time is worthwhile. Highlights within reach include the Yu Garden's classical Ming-dynasty landscaping, the Shanghai Museum's bronze and ceramics collections, and the elevated walkways of Nanjing Road. The city's blend of dynastic history, treaty-port heritage, and rapid contemporary growth rewards travelers who venture beyond the waterfront.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Shanghai .
Walk the Bund at Dusk
Stroll the riverside promenade as colonial-era banks light up opposite Pudong's neon skyline, one of Shanghai's most iconic views. Roughly an hour's transit from Baoshan, so budget travel time before evening.
Ride to the Pudong Skyline
Head up the Shanghai Tower or Jin Mao Tower observation decks for a bird's-eye view over the Huangpu River and old city below. Book timed tickets ahead to skip long lines.
Explore Yu Garden and Bazaar
Wander the winding rockeries and pavilions of this Ming-dynasty garden, then browse the adjacent bazaar's teahouses and snack stalls for a taste of old Shanghai commerce.
