One of the most deluxe and advanced cruise ships in the world attracted attention in southwestern city of Chongqing yesterday afternoon, when it took a trial cruise ahead of its maiden voyage on Chinese lunar New Year's Day.  

The 80-million-yuan ship is 126.8 meters long and 17.2 meters wide, and can accommodate 300 passengers.

The cruise ship has a 600-square-meter hall, 150 suites, Internet bars, wine bars, libraries and a massage center.

The ship will start its maiden voyage on February 9, the first day of the Chinese New Year.

Tickets are selling for 800 dollars and most of guests on the maiden voyage are from overseas.  

(CRI.com February 2, 2005)