Chinese Cruise Ship 'Zhaosangidun' Arrives at Yeosu on the 10th

Chinese Cruise Tourists Visit Yeosu for the First Time in 7 Years Since the 'Mariner' Incident

On the morning of the 10th, the Chinese cruise ship 'Zhaosang Yidun' arrived at Yeosu Expo Cruise Terminal.

This arrival of a Chinese cruise ship is the first in seven years since the 'Mariner' in 2016, following the Chinese government's full approval of group tours to Korea in September.

‘Jaosangidun’ Lake [Photo by Yeosu City]

The 'Zhaosang Yidun', with a scale of 47,000 tons, carrying about 1,130 crew members and passengers, departed from Shanghai, China, stopped by Incheon and Jeju, stayed at Yeosu Port for about 10 hours, and is scheduled to return to Shanghai on the 12th.

Yeosu City in Jeollanam-do collaborated with the Jeollanam-do Tourism Foundation, Yeosu Gwangyang Port Authority, and others to prepare various events, from a welcoming ceremony by the city’s traditional music band and brass band, operation of specialty product sales booths, English interpretation support, to a farewell performance by the fusion gugak band Jjabi.

Tourists visited Odongdo Island, the marine cable car, and Art Land, enjoying local culture and food, reportedly resulting in high satisfaction.

On the day, Shin Young-ja, Director of Tourism, presented a commemorative plaque to the captain of the Zhaosang Yidun to welcome its first arrival at Yeosu Port, stating, “With the resumption of Chinese cruise arrivals, cruise tourism is expected to be further revitalized, bringing vitality to the local economy.”

She added, “We will put more effort into developing tourism products so that many foreign tourists visiting Yeosu Port can enjoy Yeosu’s tourism resources and stay longer.”

Meanwhile, the Zhaosang Yidun is scheduled to re-enter Yeosu Port on the 15th.

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