China's Wenchang City Boosts Tourism Around Rocket Launches

The coastal city of Wenchang in Hainan is implementing strategies to encourage spaceflight spectators to extend their stays, leveraging rocket launch tourism for local economic growth.

30 Aug, 22:00 — 30 Aug, 22:00

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‘They watch and leave’: China’s rocket hub Wenchang wants launch-day crowds to stay longer, fuel tourism

As rocket launches draw crowds to Wenchang, the coastal city in Hainan is trying to turn the spectacle into something more lasting - from tourism and manufacturing to satellite data, businesses and jobs.

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China's Wenchang City Boosts Tourism Around Rocket Launches

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‘They watch and leave’: China’s rocket hub Wenchang wants launch-day crowds to stay longer, fuel tourism

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