Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

酒泉卫星发射中心景区

Gansu, Jiuquan·40.0587°N, 94.6767°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

4-5 hours

About Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center

A scenic natural area in Jiuquan, Gansu, offering diverse landscapes, outdoor activities, and beautiful views. • China's first and largest missile and space-launch base, also called Dongfeng Aerospace City. • See the launch pads, h...

Highlights

• China's first and largest missile and space-launch base, also called Dongfeng Aerospace City. • See the launch pads, history exhibition hall, astronaut quarters and martyr cemetery. • A top science-education and 'red' site.

Suggested Route

Visits require advance ID-based security clearance booked 2-3 days ahead via the official 'You Hangtian' mini-program or a licensed travel agent; foreign and Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan visitors are not admitted. Typical tour: memorial hall - launch site - martyr cemetery; half-day.

Food & Lodging

On-site lodging and a set lunch are available by reservation. In Jiuquan city try Lanzhou beef noodles and hu guo.

Facilities

Parking, shuttle bus, restrooms and guided commentary. Photography inside the base is restricted.

Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

Location

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

No public transit into the base; nearest airport: Jiayuguan Jiuquan Airport (JGN), ~260 km, then transfer to Dongfeng (East Wind) aerospace town; nearest HSR: Jiayuguan South Railway Station, then road transfer. Access only via authorized tours.

Reservation

MANDATORY advance booking & security clearance (ID vetting) via authorized travel agency (e.g. 'You Hangtian' WeChat mini-program); individual/unbooked visits not permitted.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)