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GYEONGJU,\u00a0South Korea<\/span>, Oct. 31, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — This is a report from China Daily<\/span>:<\/p>\n

A Chinese cruise liner called Piano Land is serving international guests as the designated “floating hotel” of the APEC CEO Summit held in South Korea<\/span> from Wednesday to Friday.<\/p>\n

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Piano Land, owned by Astro Ocean Cruise, is the designated \"floating hotel\" of the APEC CEO Summit.<\/a>
Piano Land, owned by Astro Ocean Cruise, is the designated “floating hotel” of the APEC CEO Summit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

It showcases China’s breakthrough in the high-end service sector and injects vitality into the internationalization of Chinese cruise ships, insiders said.<\/p>\n

The upgraded Piano Land acts as “high-end offshore reception hall” during the summit and provides exclusive services. Classic Chinese and Western cuisine, Asian specialties, and delicate Chinese dishes are being offered alongside an around the-clock dining service. Facilities including a multifunctional conference room, a cinema, and a theater are available aboard the ship to meet the various needs of meetings and activities.<\/p>\n

The vessel is also holding cultural events such as a large song and dance show, performances of traditional Chinese musical instruments, and experiences of diverse intangible cultural heritage including paper-cutting, Sichuan<\/span> Opera face-changing, tai chi, qigong, and Chinese calligraphy and painting.<\/p>\n

All these events showcase the excellent quality and international style of Chinese cruise liners, insiders said.<\/p>\n

Astro Ocean Cruise<\/span>, the owner of Piano Land, will use the APEC CEO Summit as a new start to its innovative service model where it will explore cooperation potential, expand into international markets, and enhance service quality.<\/p>\n

The company aims to showcase the unique charm of Chinese cruise brands with greater industry commitment, writing a new chapter of Chinese service on the international stage.<\/p>\n

Astro Ocean Cruise<\/span> is a joint venture established by China Tourism Group and China COSCO Shipping Corp, with its headquarters in Hong Kong<\/span>. It will subsequently operate as a sub-brand under China Cruises.<\/p>\n

Piano Land boasts a total weight of 70,000 metric tons, has 13 decks and 880 cabins, and can hold a maximum of 2,014 passengers. The liner was made by German shipyard Meyer Werft<\/span>.<\/p>\n

It is dedicated to becoming an international cruise ship that “understands tourists better and offers more warmth”, according to Astro Ocean Cruise<\/span>. The cabins feature high-end wood furniture, spacious wardrobes, and luxury bathtubs. Dining options blend Chinese and Western flavors, offering a diverse culinary experience.<\/p>\n

It hopes to offer meticulous and attentive services, providing global travelers with a high-quality cruise vacation that perfectly integrates Eastern and Western elements.<\/p>\n

The liner officially began regular operations from its home port of Hong Kong<\/span> in April, offering a variety of itineraries including trips to Japan<\/span> and Vietnam<\/span>, weekend sea tours, and long routes through Southeast Asia<\/span>. Additionally, it will launch operations from a home port in Malaysia<\/span>, becoming a Chinese cruise company that operates internationally.<\/p>\n

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GYEONGJU,\u00a0South Korea<\/span>, Oct. 31, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — This is a report from China Daily<\/span>:<\/p>\n

A Chinese cruise liner called Piano Land is serving international guests as the designated “floating hotel” of the APEC CEO Summit held in South Korea<\/span> from Wednesday to Friday.<\/p>\n

\n

Piano Land, owned by Astro Ocean Cruise, is the designated \"floating hotel\" of the APEC CEO Summit.<\/a>
Piano Land, owned by Astro Ocean Cruise, is the designated “floating hotel” of the APEC CEO Summit.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

It showcases China’s breakthrough in the high-end service sector and injects vitality into the internationalization of Chinese cruise ships, insiders said.<\/p>\n

The upgraded Piano Land acts as “high-end offshore reception hall” during the summit and provides exclusive services. Classic Chinese and Western cuisine, Asian specialties, and delicate Chinese dishes are being offered alongside an around the-clock dining service. Facilities including a multifunctional conference room, a cinema, and a theater are available aboard the ship to meet the various needs of meetings and activities.<\/p>\n

The vessel is also holding cultural events such as a large song and dance show, performances of traditional Chinese musical instruments, and experiences of diverse intangible cultural heritage including paper-cutting, Sichuan<\/span> Opera face-changing, tai chi, qigong, and Chinese calligraphy and painting.<\/p>\n

All these events showcase the excellent quality and international style of Chinese cruise liners, insiders said.<\/p>\n

Astro Ocean Cruise<\/span>, the owner of Piano Land, will use the APEC CEO Summit as a new start to its innovative service model where it will explore cooperation potential, expand into international markets, and enhance service quality.<\/p>\n

The company aims to showcase the unique charm of Chinese cruise brands with greater industry commitment, writing a new chapter of Chinese service on the international stage.<\/p>\n

Astro Ocean Cruise<\/span> is a joint venture established by China Tourism Group and China COSCO Shipping Corp, with its headquarters in Hong Kong<\/span>. It will subsequently operate as a sub-brand under China Cruises.<\/p>\n

Piano Land boasts a total weight of 70,000 metric tons, has 13 decks and 880 cabins, and can hold a maximum of 2,014 passengers. The liner was made by German shipyard Meyer Werft<\/span>.<\/p>\n

It is dedicated to becoming an international cruise ship that “understands tourists better and offers more warmth”, according to Astro Ocean Cruise<\/span>. The cabins feature high-end wood furniture, spacious wardrobes, and luxury bathtubs. Dining options blend Chinese and Western flavors, offering a diverse culinary experience.<\/p>\n

It hopes to offer meticulous and attentive services, providing global travelers with a high-quality cruise vacation that perfectly integrates Eastern and Western elements.<\/p>\n

The liner officially began regular operations from its home port of Hong Kong<\/span> in April, offering a variety of itineraries including trips to Japan<\/span> and Vietnam<\/span>, weekend sea tours, and long routes through Southeast Asia<\/span>. Additionally, it will launch operations from a home port in Malaysia<\/span>, becoming a Chinese cruise company that operates internationally.<\/p>\n

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