🚢 Ahoy, adventure seekers! China's first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, has just wrapped up an incredible 84 voyages in 2024, welcoming a whopping 600,000 travelers on board! 🎉
The magic began on January 1, when the Adora Magic City set sail on its maiden voyage. Fast forward, and it's become a sensation among tourists, snagging a massive 40% of China's international cruise market this year! 🌊🌟
Just this past Sunday, over 3,000 excited passengers hopped aboard at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, ready for a six-day New Year escapade. 🥳🎆
Measuring 323.6 meters and weighing in at 135,500 tonnes, this floating city can host up to 5,246 passengers in 2,125 cozy rooms, and is staffed by around 1,300 crew members. Talk about a mega-ship! 🛳️🏙️
The cruise industry, often dubbed \"the golden industry that floats,\" owes much of its shine to the Adora Magic City. Over 1,000 domestic and foreign manufacturers teamed up to bring this marvel to life. 🤝✨
And the excitement doesn't stop there! A second Chinese-built large cruise ship is on the horizon, expected to set sail by the end of 2026, with international journeys launching from Guangzhou City in 2027. 🚀🌏
China's cruise scene is sailing smoothly into a bright future, thanks to visa-free policies for international tourists and the booming global cruise market. Analysts are buzzing about the cruise economy's role in boosting domestic demand and sparking new economic vibes. 🔥📈
To keep this momentum going, China rolled out sweet new policies this year. In May, foreign tourist groups arriving on cruise ships got the green light for visa-free entry at any of China's cruise ports along the coast. Then in June, fresh regulations made it easier to restock international cruises at Chinese ports. 🛃🌐
So, ready to set sail on the next big adventure? The Adora Magic City is calling! 🌠✨
Reference(s):
First Chinese-built large cruise ship completes 84 trips in 2024
cgtn.com
