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You’re unique and you know it. When your friends wear black, you wear red. When everyone else drinks wine, you’ve got a fancy cocktail. And when they’re all booking cruises or riverfront cabins, you’re letting your individuality shine. You’ll take a China houseboat, thankyouverymuch. Wait, what? Yeah, you heard us.

Houseboats were pretty much made for those with an independent streak. With no set itinerary and all the amenities of your very own home, “houseboat” might as well be spelled “freedom”. All this makes them the perfect way to explore China for those who like to take the road less travelled—or in this case, the waterway less travelled. Better yet, it’s easy to find everything from seriously photogenic, luxury houseboats to cheap houseboat hire in China that will have you floating down canals and pulling up to dock-side restaurants in no time.

Step 1: Look for pet-friendly houseboats in China. You may crave your freedom, but that doesn’t mean you want to leave your best friend/doggo behind.

Step 2: Make a legendary party playlist, pack up the esky, and yell “All aboard!” to whoever is listening. This can also be Step 1, if you don’t have a pet, but we question your life choices if that is the case.

This will be the holiday you’ll perfect that backflip—we’re sure of it. All you need are China budget houseboat rentals from lastminute.com.au, some new boardies, and a few mates to cheer you on. Those are the makings of any good getaway, aren’t they?

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AU$234
Highest Price
AU$346
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Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai, Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi, The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi, Grand Hyatt Shanghai

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Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$234 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
AU$234
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Shanghai (Downtown Shanghai), Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai is within a 15-minute walk of The Bund and Shanghai Tower.
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Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi

Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No. 1018, Changbang Road Hangzhou Zhejiang
With a stay at Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi in Hangzhou (Xiacheng), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of West Lake and Hangzhou Peace International Convention ...
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The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road Shanghai Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$346 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$346
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
A stay at The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi places you in the heart of Shanghai, within a 5-minute drive of Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre and The Bund.
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Grand Hyatt Shanghai

Grand Hyatt Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Century Avenue Shanghai Shanghai
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$259 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$259
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
A stay at Grand Hyatt Shanghai places you in the heart of Shanghai, within a 15-minute walk of Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl Tower.
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