East China's Qingdao promotes development of cruise tourism

Cars are pictured at the parking area of Qingdao Cruise Terminal in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. Qingdao has been vigorously developing its cruise tourism service. As cruise voyages become increasingly frequent along with a climbing number of inbound tourists, they also contribute to the sustainable development of related sectors in the city. To date, Qingdao is connected by 40 international cruise lines to nearly 20 port cities. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

People prepare to board at the passenger transportation center of Qingdao Cruise Terminal in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. Qingdao has been vigorously developing its cruise tourism service. As cruise voyages become increasingly frequent along with a climbing number of inbound tourists, they also contribute to the sustainable development of related sectors in the city. To date, Qingdao is connected by 40 international cruise lines to nearly 20 port cities. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

People visit the passenger transportation center of Qingdao Cruise Terminal in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. Qingdao has been vigorously developing its cruise tourism service. As cruise voyages become increasingly frequent along with a climbing number of inbound tourists, they also contribute to the sustainable development of related sectors in the city. To date, Qingdao is connected by 40 international cruise lines to nearly 20 port cities. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

The Qingdao Cruise Terminal is pictured in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. Qingdao has been vigorously developing its cruise tourism service. As cruise voyages become increasingly frequent along with a climbing number of inbound tourists, they also contribute to the sustainable development of related sectors in the city. To date, Qingdao is connected by 40 international cruise lines to nearly 20 port cities. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

This aerial photo taken on Nov. 21, 2023 shows the cruise ship "Mediterranea" docked at Qingdao Cruise Terminal in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. Qingdao has been vigorously developing its cruise tourism service. As cruise voyages become increasingly frequent along with a climbing number of inbound tourists, they also contribute to the sustainable development of related sectors in the city. To date, Qingdao is connected by 40 international cruise lines to nearly 20 port cities. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

This aerial photo taken on Nov. 21, 2023 shows the cruise ship "Mediterranea" docked at Qingdao Cruise Terminal in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. Qingdao has been vigorously developing its cruise tourism service. As cruise voyages become increasingly frequent along with a climbing number of inbound tourists, they also contribute to the sustainable development of related sectors in the city. To date, Qingdao is connected by 40 international cruise lines to nearly 20 port cities. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

This aerial photo taken on Nov. 21, 2023 shows the passenger transportation center of Qingdao Cruise Terminal in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. Qingdao has been vigorously developing its cruise tourism service. As cruise voyages become increasingly frequent along with a climbing number of inbound tourists, they also contribute to the sustainable development of related sectors in the city. To date, Qingdao is connected by 40 international cruise lines to nearly 20 port cities. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

Qingdao Cruise Terminal is pictured in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. Qingdao has been vigorously developing its cruise tourism service. As cruise voyages become increasingly frequent along with a climbing number of inbound tourists, they also contribute to the sustainable development of related sectors in the city. To date, Qingdao is connected by 40 international cruise lines to nearly 20 port cities. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

People walk past a billboard at the passenger transportation center of Qingdao Cruise Terminal in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. Qingdao has been vigorously developing its cruise tourism service. As cruise voyages become increasingly frequent along with a climbing number of inbound tourists, they also contribute to the sustainable development of related sectors in the city. To date, Qingdao is connected by 40 international cruise lines to nearly 20 port cities. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)