Core Insights - The implementation of the visa-free policy for foreign tourist groups arriving by cruise ships in China has created unprecedented development opportunities for various ports [1] Group 1: Impact on Shanghai - Over the past year, the visa-free policy has attracted a significant influx of foreign tourists to Shanghai, with the Shanghai border inspection station recording over 580 cruise ship entries and exits, totaling more than 2.26 million passengers [3] - During the May Day holiday in 2025, Shanghai's cruise port experienced its first "four ships at once" event, with nearly 30,000 passengers entering and exiting in a single day, marking a three-year high [3] Group 2: Performance of Tianjin - Tianjin International Cruise Home Port has seen nearly 200 cruise ship entries and exits in the past year, representing a 67% year-on-year increase, with over 350,000 passengers, a 93% increase compared to the previous year [5] Group 3: Shandong's Growth - Shandong's cruise entry data has shown remarkable growth, with Qingdao expected to receive over 40 cruise voyages in 2025, doubling the number from 2024 [9] Group 4: Xiamen's Development - Xiamen's advantages are gradually becoming apparent, with a record of over 7,000 passengers processed in a single day on April 23, 2025, during the simultaneous arrival of two cruise ships [11] Group 5: Shenzhen's Surge - Shenzhen has also experienced significant growth, with 46 cruise ship entries and exits recorded by May 15, resulting in 121,000 passengers, a staggering 287% increase year-on-year [13]