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ChinaGetting on the water in China: ferries as transport, boats as recreation, and what ownership involves.
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Ferry routesPassenger and car ferries serving islands and coasts, seasonal timetables and where to book.🛥️
Boat rental & chartersDay hire, skippered charters and licence requirements for bareboat rental.⚓
Marinas & berthsBerth costs by boat length, waiting lists and winter storage near Shanghai.📜
Owning a boatRegistration, VAT or import duty, insurance and boating licence rules for foreigners.🚤
Water taxis & river transportWhere boats are part of the daily commute.🌊
ConditionsTyphoons on the south coast, earthquakes in the west, Yangtze flooding, dust storms in the north. Check seasonal sea state and local warnings.Official & reference sources
Labelled partner · Advertise with usFerry & boat partnerFerry tickets, marina berths and boat rental across China
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