U.S., April 17 -- China's coastal cities are experiencing a resurgence in international cruise tourism, driven by eased visa regulations and enhanced accessibility for foreign visitors.

Leading this revival is Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, which reported 78 cruise arrivals and over 480,000 passenger visits in the first quarter of 2025, including nearly 30,000 international travelers.

These figures mark a significant increase compared to the same timeframe in 2024, when the terminal managed only 28 cruise arrivals and 192,000 passenger visits, with a mere 2,900 international travelers.

This turnaround follows the implementation of a 15-day visa exemption for international cruise tour groups in May 2024, alongside s...