China's First Mars-Themed Base Offers Simulated Outer Space Tourism
China's first immersive Mars-themed real-scene base in northwest China's Gansu Province has deeply integrated aerospace knowledge and technologies with local landform, presenting a vivid platform for visitors to have an unforgettable experience about "outer space" tourism.
Located in the Gobi desert of Jinchang in Gansu and covering 67 square kilometers, the colossal Mars survival simulation base camp codenamed "Mars Base 1," boasts various facilities for visitors to experience, including simulated models of Mars probes, Mars rovers, starry sky tents and 3D-printed Mars nests.
"I saw a video about the landscapes here simulating Mars, when I was amazed. Now I'm here to find red sandstone, Mars rover and nests printed with 3D technology. It really felt like I had traveled to the outer space," said Zhang Chengxu, a visitor.
"Such training equipment like three-dimensional rolling rings and centrifuges, though simplified versions, still offer an intuitive experience that cannot be felt in books or videos, which is very interesting," said An Xin, another visitor.
The base has developed over 30 immersive projects for visitors to witness simulated rocket launches, experience manual rendezvous and docking, and observe how hydroponic plants to grow in a simulated Martian environment.
"What impressed me the most this time was witnessing the launch of the rocket models on the spot. It feels like I was witnessing the success of a space mission," said Qin Ningmin, another visitor.
Duration: 1 minute, 34 seconds
Release Date: June 23, 2025
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