The international luxury cruise ship Chinese Taishan made its second voyage from the city of Yantai in Shandong province to Japan on June 16, with around 500 passengers on board.

The charming scenery along the cruise route [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]

The five-day six-night tour included a three-day experience at sea and a two-day visit to Japan's Fukuoka, one of the most liveable cities in the world, as well as Sasebo, which has been dubbed as a garden city.

As China's first wholly-owned and self-managed luxury cruise, the vessel contains scenic and recreational areas and includes restaurants, tea houses, physiotherapy rooms and outdoor swimming pools. It also provides customized services, such as photography for visitors.

Tourists on the voyage were able to enjoy the relaxing recreational facilities on board and were able to see the sunrise over the ocean and enjoy shopping, movie, swimming and spa facilities.

Visitors enjoy the sunshine at Chinese Taishan. [Photo by Wang Qian/chinadaily.com.cn]