‘They watch and leave’: China’s rocket hub Wenchang wants launch-day crowds to stay longer, fuel tourism
- WENCHANG, Hainan: The rocket has not launched yet, but Chen Huanpeng is already chasing it.
- Days before liftoff, the 23-year-old and a group of young enthusiasts criss-cross Longlou, a coastal area of Wenchang city known locally as ‘Rocket Town’, tracking the launch vehicle as it makes its way overland towards the pad.
- They know where to wait for the best shots.
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- WENCHANG, Hainan: The rocket has not launched yet, but Chen Huanpeng is already chasing it.
- Days before liftoff, the 23-year-old and a group of young enthusiasts criss-cross Longlou, a coastal area of Wenchang city known locally as ‘Rocket Town’, tracking the launch vehicle as it makes its way overland towards the pad.
- They know where to wait for the best shots.
Sources: CNA