Explore the Grand Canal (Hangzhou) by Water Buses


(1) West of Gongchen Bridge (Gongchen Qiaoxi Bus Stop 拱宸桥西) 

Get in by Bus

Take Bus No.79 or No.98, No.129. Get off at West Gongchen Bridge (拱宸桥西)

Bus No.33, 47, 61, 63, 69, 70, 95, 151, 198, 209, 220, 251, 276, 342, 347, 403, 591. Get off at East of Gongchen Bridge Bus Stop(拱宸桥东公交站), then pass through Canal Cultural Square and cross Gongchen Bridge

Get in by Self-driving: Dengyun Road—Xiaohe Road—China Fan Museum or Daguan Road—Lishui Road—Jinhua Road, cross Gongchen Bridge





Get in by Water Bus

Timetable: 9:00am to 9:00pm, one liner/hour (12:00 and 5:00pm: not available)

Departure terminal: Shuttle between Wulinmen Wharf and West Gongchen Bridge Wharf (桥西游客码头)

Stops: Wulinmen Wharf(武林门旅游码头)—Ancient Xiangji Pier(香积寺旅游码头)—Xiaohe Street Wharf(小河直街旅游码头)—West Gongchen Bridge Wharf(桥西旅游码头)—round trip. 

Feature: This cruise enables you to have a first impression of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, day or night, rain or shine. Qiaoxi Historic Street, Dalou Road Historic Street and West Lake Culture Square are top 3 places to go for first timers. You may get off once and then board again for free by showing ticket during the trip.

Ticket price: 30 Yuan/person (single journey)

Consultant Hotline: 86-571-88193373

(2) Dadou Road(大兜路)

Get in by Bus

Take Bus No. 76, No. 151 or No. 615, get off at Maiyuqiao Bridge(卖鱼桥), pass along the Jiangzhang Bridge(江涨桥) and arrive at Dadou Road(大兜路)  Or get off at Yaba Lane(哑巴弄), then pass by the Daguan Bridge(大关桥) and turn right

Get in by Self-driving

South Hushu Road(湖墅南路)---Jiangzhang Bridge (江涨桥), opposite Xinyifang(信义坊), or Daguan Road(大观路)—South Section of Lishui Road(丽水路).




Get in by Water Bus

Timetable: 9:00am to 9:00pm daily, one liner/hour (closed at 12:00:am and 5:00pm) 

Departure terminal: shuttle between Wulinmen Wharf (武林门码头)and West Gongchen Bridge Wharf(拱宸桥西码头)

Stops: Wulinmen Wharf(武林门码头)—Ancient Xiangji Pier(香积寺旅游码头)—Xiaohe Street Wharf(小河直街旅游码头)—West Gongchen Bridge Wharf(拱宸桥西游客码头)—round trip. This route combines natural beauty with historic charm. Feel free to hop on and off the boat to explore sights appealing to you. Remember showing ticket before boarding on the boat.

Ticket price: 30 Yuan/person (single journey)

Consultant Hotline: 0571-88193779

(3) Wulinmen Water Bus Dock(武林门水上巴士公交码头)

Add: North Huancheng Road (to the north of Hangzhou Tower Bridge)Tel: 86-571-85190851

Get in: Bus No.B1, B2, No. 2, No. 24, No. 26, No. 32, No. 56, No. 58, No. 67, No. 76, No. 156, No. 270, No. 293, No. 279, No. 502, No. 535 and Sightseeing No. 4 bus.

(4)Tangqi Shuibei Street (塘栖水北街)

Get in by Bus

Take bus No. 506 at West Long-distance Bus Station (after 2 stations) to Wuchang---- transfer to No. 505 Bus (after 6 stations) to Daogu Temple--- transfer to No. 786 bus (after 20 stations)---Get off at Tangqi Bus Station; No. 532 Bus (Genshan Liushuiyuan—Tangqi); No. K342 bus Tangqi—North of Daguan.

Get in by Self-driving: Hangning Expressway—Nanzhuangdou—Beltway East—Shenjiahuhang Expressway— Tangqi Exit. Go straight for about 5 minutes and arrive at Guangji Street.




Get in by Water Bus

Timetable: everyday 9:00 a.m. 

Departure Terminal: Wulinmen Wharf

Stops: Depart at Wulinmen Wharf and head northward to explore Tangqi Water Town, the most famous, beautiful and well-preserved water town of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal (Hangzhou section). Each year, Tangqi hosts a lotus festival and a loquat festival. 

We will disembark at Tangqi to see the famous “Tangqi Five Streets”, age-old Emperor Qianlong’s Imperial Stele and Guangji Bridge. Our countryside adventure will culminate during a hearty lunch. After savoring Tangqi’s mouthwatering dishes, we buy some specialties for the beloved ones. Cap off our day with ambling along the laneways. With stomach and senses satisfied, we return to Wulinmen Wharf. (This 8-hour journey includs 5 hours on the boat and 3 hours ashore).

Ticket price: RMB 150 /person

Consultant Hotline: 86-571-89025972