The Fengyi Flight Exploration Center (凤翼飞行探索馆), Zhongshan's first low-altitude aviation-themed science and tourism complex, has opened, offering visitors a hands-on journey into the world of flight, technology and aerospace innovation.

Located in Zhongshan's Torch Hi-tech Zone, the Fengyi Flight Exploration Center is running a special aviation science program from August 1 to 31.

Spanning nearly 10,000 square meters, the center features 9 themed exhibition zones covering aviation history, aerodynamics, propulsion systems, drone applications, aerospace manufacturing and model aircraft competitions.

Summer program highlights

The center will host a public open day on August 1, offering free admission to 1,000 visitors and debuting the "Lightning Time Machine Show," an immersive science performance blending physics, optics and mechanics.

The "Fengyi Soars" summer aviation program runs throughout August, offering more than 10 activities for young people and families, including aviation-themed patriotic education tours, flight principle demonstrations and low-altitude aviation experiences.

More summer science offerings

Two other venues are also hosting educational programs this summer:

- Xinxuan Emergency Fire Safety Science Base in Minzhong Subdistrict offers 6,000 square meters of indoor space and 3,000 square meters of outdoor space, with hands-on activities such as simulated smoke escape, CPR training and stretcher drills.

- National Defence Education Expo Park at No.163 Bo'ai 7th Road is running its "I Am a Special Forces Soldier" summer camp through Aug 20, 9:00–16:00 daily, featuring tank rides, flight simulators, simulated shooting and mortar demonstrations.

For families looking to swap screen time for hands-on discovery, Zhongshan's summer science scene offers plenty of altitude in more ways than one.

Quick facts  

Fengyi Flight Exploration Center

Location: No.17 Huizhan East Road (火炬会展东路), Zhongshan Torch Hi-tech Zone (Zhongshan Institute of Changchun University of Science and Technology)

Hours: Daily, 9:30–19:30

Program: Aug 1–31, "Fengyi Soars" summer aviation activities

Booking WeChat: 凤翼飞行探索馆

Tel: 0760-28178868

Xinxuan Emergency Fire Safety Science Base

Location: No.3 Keyuan Road (科源路), Duobao Community (多宝社区), Minzhong Subdistrict

Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00 (book at least two days in advance)

Contact: Ms Zhong, 13925336265

National Defence Education Expo Park

Location: No.163 Bo'ai 7th Road

Program: "I Am a Special Forces Soldier" summer camp through Aug 20, 9:00–16:00 daily

Activities: Tank rides, flight simulators, simulated shooting and mortar demonstrations