A HOST of activities have been lined up in various districts for the annual Shanghai Tourism Festival, which begins from Saturday and runs until October 6 this year.

Among them is the Shanghai Cruise Ship Tourism Festival, organized by Baoshan District.

The 20-day activity, which starts on September 16, will include issuing nine stamps featuring the Yangtze River and cruise ship tours. District authorities will also hold a photo contest, a summit on cruise ship economy, and tours of the Wusong Port.