A new luxury cruise liner will begin service Friday from Beihai in southern China's Guangxi Province.

The new liner will cruise along the China-Vietnam tourist sea route, linking Beihai and Halong in Vietnam. The cruise will pass many scenic zones, including the Silver Beach and the famous Halong Bay.

The new ship, a five-star luxury cruise ship, has 368 rooms and can carry 1,025 visitors on board.

A complete trip onboard takes four days and five nights, during which tourists will visit Beihai, Halong and Hanoi.

(CRIENGLISH.com July 27, 2006)