The cruise ship on the Fuchun River at night. The ship features a typically Chinese-style design and advanced facilities. [Photo/WeChat account: hzfbwx]

Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province, launched a new boat tour on July 24 in which visitors can admire many stunning views along the Fuchun River at night.

The scenery along the Fuchun River has long been extoled by many poets and scholars, but a boat tour along the river has never before been offered.

The boat features a typically Chinese-style design, with a length of 49.96 meters and a width of 16 meters. It has a maximum capacity of 498 passengers and is equipped with advanced modern facilities.

A look at the interior of the cruise ship, which has a maximum capacity of 498 passengers [Photo/WeChat account: hzfbwx]

The maiden tour started at 7:30 pm on July 24 and lasted for 1.5 hours.

A weekly tour will be offered from July to September. Visitors interested can subscribe to the WeChat account of Hangzhou Fabu (WeChat account: hzfbwx), the WeChat account of Hangzhou Fuchunshanju Group Co (WeChat account: gh_899ff8af9d35) and the WeChat account of Tour in Fuyang (WeChat account: leyoufuyang) to receive updates about the route.

The exact route has not yet been finalized. Visitors can make suggestions at the above-mentioned WeChat accounts.

An aerial view of the scenery along the Fuchun River in Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province [Photo/WeChat account: hzfbwx]