An international cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers arrived at Xiamen on June 26, finishing its 37-day maiden voyage.
The Majestic Princess arrived at Xiamen on June 26, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]
The Majestic Princess set sail from Rome on May 21 and has passed key Maritime Silk Road ports, including Greece, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand.
Roughly 7,000 tourists from more than 40 countries and regions were on board and enjoyed a series of programs featuring traditional Chinese culture, such as tea, painting, calligraphy, opera, fashion and sculpture.
Sichuan Opera artists provide "face-changing" performance on cruise ship Majestic Princess on June 19, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]
Sichuan opera performers pose with a passenger on cruise ship Majestic Princess on June 19, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]
China announced and implemented on May 15 a policy allowing visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships via all cruise ship ports along the country's coastline.
China and Georgia are set to waive visa requirements for travelers starting May 28.
