Scenic spot introduction:

Alxa League Dongfeng Space City is the earliest and largest comprehensive missile and satellite launch center in my country, and it is also the only manned space launch site in my country. The Space City was founded in 1958. So far, it has successfully launched 49 satellites, 9 Shenzhou spacecrafts and 1 Tiangong Space Laboratory, and has successively sent 9 astronauts safely and smoothly into space. The famous "Shenzhou 9 manned spacecraft" "It was successfully launched from here. Dongfeng Aerospace City is located in the western part of the Badain Jaran Desert at the junction of Gansu and Inner Mongolia. Strictly speaking, it is located in the Alxa League of Inner Mongolia. Because the nearest city is Jiuquan, it is also called the "Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center".

Attractions distribution:

Relying on its unique landscape, Dongfeng Aerospace City has opened several tourist attractions for tourists to visit. The main attractions in the space city include: launch site, vertical assembly and testing plant, command and control center, base historical exhibition hall, Dongfeng Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery, Wentian Pavilion, Dongfeng Reservoir and Populus euphratica forest, etc. Visitors here can not only visit the base where my country's flying dream comes true, but also enjoy the oasis scenery. It is a unique landscape that cannot be missed in Inner Mongolia.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

aerospace city, desert, photography, space, aerospace city, desert, oasis
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

The climate in the desert is dry, hot and windy in summer, so tourists should prepare lip balm, sunscreen, sunglasses and other items before going.

Best time to visit:

summer.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region>Alxa League>Ejina Banner

How to get there:

Train route: Take the K43A train from Beijing Railway Station to Jiuquan. After getting off, transfer to the bus to Oriental Aerospace City at the long-distance bus station near the railway station.

Self-driving route: S312-S315-S214 (old)-Jiuhang Road-Aerospace Road

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Dongfeng Aerospace City ticket price:

150 NTD

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00-20:00

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