Shanghai Port Wusong Passenger Transport Center

The Wusong Passenger Transport Center (吴淞客运中心) is located at 271 Huacheng Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai (上海市宝山区化成路271号), and was officially opened on September 16, 2003. It serves as one of Shanghai’s major waterborne passenger hubs. Situated at the confluence of the Huangpu River (黄浦江) and the Yangtze River (长江), the center spans 250,000 square meters and features 700 meters of waterfront. The center operates more than 20 long-distance ferry routes, connecting destinations such as Chongming Island (崇明), Putuo Mountain (普陀山) in Zhejiang, and areas in Jiangsu and Anhui. It averages 20 departures per day and offers seamless connections between water and land transport through Metro Line 3 and various bus routes.

The center originally started as the Shanghai Shiliupu Passenger Station (上海十六铺客运站), and in 2003, several routes, including those to Putuo Mountain (普陀山), were relocated here. In 2008, the construction of a new passenger terminal and international cruise terminal began, with plans to open before the 2010 Shanghai Expo (2010上海世博会). In 2016, the port introduced a smart shipping platform, marking the transition to an “Internet+Passenger Transport” model.

Key Features:

Location: 271 Huacheng Road, Baoshan District, Shanghai

Area: 250,000 square meters

Opened: September 16, 2003

Routes: Over 20 long-distance ferry routes

Key Hub: Shanghai’s gateway for waterborne passenger transport

Services and Routes

The Wusong Passenger Transport Center provides a comprehensive range of services, including long-distance ferries and international cruise services. It serves more than 20 long-distance routes, including key destinations like Chongming Island (崇明), Putuo Mountain (普陀山), and regions in Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang.

Ferry Timetable to Putuo Mountain

Ferry Departure: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays

Route: Wusong Passenger Transport Center to Putuo Mountain (普陀山)

Ticket Prices for Putuo Mountain Route

Return Tickets (Putuo Mountain to Shanghai)

Slow Ferry (Arrival at Wusong Passenger Center):

• Available for booking on-site, with a 5 RMB booking fee.

• Departure: 17:00, arriving in Shanghai at 6:00 the following day.

Ferry Departure from Shanghai:

• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at around 20:00 (times vary based on tides), arriving at Putuo Mountain the next day around 7:00.

Booking Information:

Tickets can be booked 2 days in advance. A ticket sales point is also located at 59 Jinling East Road (金陵东路59号).

Transportation Connections

Metro

Line 3 (Shanghai South Station to Jiangyang North Road):
Stops in Baoshan District include Songbin Road (淞滨路), Shuichan Road (水产路), Baoyang Road (宝杨路), and Youyi Road (友谊路).

Bus Routes

Wusong Area:

• Route 90: From Songbao Road (淞宝路) to Jingyu South Road (靖宇南路).

• Route 508: From Wusong Pier (吴淞码头) to Port City Road Subway Station (港城路地铁站).

• Route 719: From Gongkang New Village (共康新村) to Haijiang New Village (海江新村).

Baoyang Area:

• Route 51: From Hongxing Road Yongxing Road (鸿兴路永兴路) to Baoyang Pier (宝杨码头).

• Route 116B: From Yutian Branch Road (玉田支路) to Baoyang Pier (宝杨码头).

• Route 952: From People’s Square (人民广场) to Baoyang Pier (宝杨码头).

Connecting Services

The Wusong Passenger Transport Center is well connected to the surrounding areas via multiple bus routes and metro lines, providing easy access for travelers.

Future Development

Domestic Water Tourism Hub

In the future, the Wusong Passenger Transport Center will integrate Yangtze River cruises, coastal tours, Three Island ecological water tourism, and Huangpu River sightseeing into a national water tourism hub. The center is also expected to become a key water transfer point during the 2010 World Expo and a gateway to the city.

Modernizing Water Transport

The planned development will include modern commercial, shipping service, and financial industries to create a global water tourism and international shipping service center focused on passenger ferries and tourism.

The Wusong Passenger Transport Center is an essential hub in Shanghai’s waterborne transportation system. With its extensive ferry routes, strategic location at the confluence of major rivers, and ongoing development projects, the center is poised to become a leading national water tourism gateway, offering both domestic and international services to travelers.