Hainan, China's "Hawaii," develops space tourism industry with Wenchang's rocket launch center and moon probe launches.
Hainan, China, known as the "Hawaii of China," is attracting tourists for its sandy beaches and temperate weather, but a booming space tourism industry is also drawing visitors. Wenchang, on Hainan's northeast coast, is home to a rocket launch center and a tourist industry catering to the growing interest in space-related tourism. Inspired by Florida's Cape Canaveral, China is developing tourism around its space program, including the recent launch of the Chang'e-6 probe to explore the far side of the moon.
May 04, 2024
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