Tourists watch the launch of a rocket at the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China’s Hainan Province. (Photo courtesy of the Media Convergence Center of Wenchang)
The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Wenchang, south China’s Hainan Province, is the newest spacecraft launch site in China, as well as the first coastal spacecraft launch site that has been open to the public in the country.
Wenchang is attracting a growing number of rocket enthusiasts, and in doing so constantly promoting the development of aerospace-themed tourism.
On Jan. 17, 2024, a Long March-7 Y8 carrier rocket carrying cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 blasted off from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site. The spectacle drew a large crowd, with people gathering on the beach, streets, and residential buildings to capture the unforgettable moment.
“My family drove all the way from Jiangsu to witness this event, and I was particularly thrilled when the rocket took off,” said a tourist…
