China's first homegrown large cruise ship delivered

China's first domestically-built large cruise ship, the "Adora Magic City," was delivered on Saturday　in east China's Shanghai. 　

The cruise ship, measuring 323.6 meters in length, with a gross tonnage of 135,500 tonnes, can accommodate up to 5,246 passengers and has a total of 2,125 guest rooms, said the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., the shipbuilder. 　

Designed with 16 floors, the ship has a total of 40,000 square meters of public living and recreational area. 　

The interior design of the "Adora Magic City" has integrated Eastern and Western aesthetics, combining traditional and modern styles. A number of wall paintings and art decorations featuring the ancient Silk Road and the Maritime Silk Road have been distributed from the main hall to the theater and other main public venues.　

Passengers onboard can enjoy a series of performances, including sitcoms and immersive music shows. 　 The commercial operation of the ship will start at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on January 1, 2024, and the ticket booking for the maiden voyage started on September 20.