Dongfeng Space City (Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center)
东风航天城
The site of China's earliest space launch center, where visitors can see the launch towers, the Wentian Pavilion, and the space history exhibition hall.
Dongfeng Space City is the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located within Ejina Banner. China's first artificial satellite and the Shenzhou crewed spacecraft were both launched from here. Public tours generally cover the space history exhibition hall, the crewed spaceflight launch towers, the Wentian Pavilion, and the Dongfeng Revolutionary Martyrs’ Cemetery. Visits must be booked in advance through designated travel agencies or official scenic area channels, and you travel on the site’s own vehicles. Tickets cost several hundred yuan; please check the official price. The site is about 135 km in a straight line from Dalaihubu Town and is usually visited as a day trip on the way to Ejina.
Opening hours
By appointment (check official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Jiaqu Houguan Site (Pochengzi)
- Hongcheng (Red Fort)
- Khara-Khoto Ruins
- Weird Forest (Dead Populus Forest)
- Damo Populus Euphratica Forest
- Lucheng Ruins
- Datongcheng Ruins
- Ejina Museum