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Yangshan Deep-Water Port

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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Yangshan Deep-Water Port is an engineering marvel and a vital component of the Port of Shanghai, the world's busiest container port. Due to the shallow waters of the Yangtze River estuary, the port was constructed on the Yangshan Islands in Hangzhou Bay, approximately 30 kilometers offshore. It is linked to the mainland by the Donghai Bridge, one of the longest cross-sea bridges in the world. Phase IV of the port is particularly notable for housing the world's largest fully automated container terminal. Here, driverless guided vehicles and automated cranes operate around the clock, managed by a centralized control system that drastically increases operational efficiency. Construction began in 2002 and was completed in several stages to keep pace with growing global trade. Yangshan enables Shanghai to handle mega-vessels with drafts exceeding 15 meters, which is crucial for the region's competitive edge. It stands as a symbol of China's leadership in global maritime trade and advanced port logistics.

Location: China
Nearby: Mount Putuo (50 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is May, Oct, Nov.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	7	7	10	14	19	23	27	28	25	21	16	10
Rain mm	72	82	100	100	117	212	137	169	144	86	78	61

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

Yangshan Deep-Water Port is the world's largest automated container terminal, built on artificial islands off Shanghai's coast. It is a central hub for global maritime trade.

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Visiting

The port is a high-tech industrial complex with restricted access. From the viewing platform on the Donghai Bridge, visitors get a broad view over the container terminal.

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Where to view it

The best viewpoint is the Donghai Bridge itself, connecting the port to the mainland, and the bridge end on the island. From here, rows of cranes and stacked containers are visible.

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Local products

In nearby cities like Shanghai, products from all over the country are traded, but the port itself has no products for visitors. Fresh fish from the East China Sea is available at local markets.

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Active season

The port operates 24/7 year-round with no significant seasonal fluctuations. The best travel season for the region is spring (March-May) or autumn (September-November) with mild weather.

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Nearby

Combine the port visit with a trip to Shanghai to see the Bund promenade and the modern Pudong financial district. The water town of Zhujiajiao is also nearby.