Tianjin Municipality has launched a new trial cruise line along the Ziya River, a branch of the Haihe River, aiming to inject vitality into the riverside tourism industry.
The cruise route covers about 20 km, starting from the Ancient Culture Street wharf to the Yangliuqing wharf. During the approximately 80-minute voyage, tourists can enjoy many of the city’s tourist attractions, including the Ferris wheel “Tianjin Eye.”
According to the Tianjin Jinlv Haihe Cruises Co., Ltd., the operator of the cruise, since the beginning of this year, the Haihe cruises have received more than 1 million visits, with operating revenue increasing by 536 percent year on year and hitting a record high.