The Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal welcomed 4,800 international passengers on Sunday, setting a new record for the highest number of foreign tourists to enter the port in a single day. On Sunday, the German luxury cruise ship AIDA Stella docked at the port for the first time, bringing approximately 2,200 international tourists. On the same day, Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas also arrived, delivering over 2,600 foreign visitors to the port.
The cruise port hosted a special welcoming ceremony for foreign tourists, featuring dragon and lion dances, traditional Chinese music performances, and displays of intangible cultural heritage, which captivated many visitors. "I think it's a beautiful town, I've never been there before. I will see what it will be," said a foreign tourist.
"It's the first time we're here in China and we're really excited to see Shanghai, to see what's going on in China. We have heard that it's a really modern country. So, we are really excited about what we can see here," said another tourist.
Shanghai cruise port welcomes record 4,800 passengers in single day
