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Aboard the Minghua a majestic vessel. Imagine a French liner from 1962. Transformed into a cruise ship. Now a landlocked marvel in Shekou Shenzhen. The Minghua’s history is rich. It once sailed routes from Marseille to Dakar. Carrying passengers across the seas. It rescued survivors from the burning Fulvia. It ferried Chinese workers building the TAZARA Railway. A monumental project in Tanzania and Zambia. The Minghua even served as a refugee ship. Evacuating people from Vietnam’s turmoil. It carried a goodwill delegation to Japan. Fostering friendship between China and Japan. Later it became a cruise ship in Australia. Offering voyages to the South Pacific. Its time at sea ended in 1983. The Minghua arrived in Shekou. It was transformed into a hotel and entertainment complex. Deng Xiaoping himself visited. He named it Sea World. The Minghua’s interior has changed. It now hosts a hotel. Several restaurants and bars are here. The vessel stands tall. A testament to the enduring spirit of China. A symbol of maritime history. A beacon in Shekou’s vibrant landscape. The Minghua’s legacy lives on. It continues to captivate visitors. A timeless reminder of its incredible past. Its transformation is remarkable. Explore the Minghua and discover its history.

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