Yuanwang 1, the first comprehensive space ocean measurement ship designed and built by China, has a depth of 38 meters and a speed of up to 20 knots, with an endurance of 100 days. Launched in August 1977 and delivered for use in 1978, it pioneered China’s space ocean measurement and control endeavors. In September 2008, after completing the sea measurement and control tasks for the Shenzhou-7 spacecraft and a Venezuelan communication satellite, the ship safely returned to China on November 12th, successfully concluding its ‘final mission’.
Over 32 years from 1978 to 2010, the ship embarked on 44 ocean expeditions, safely navigating for over 2600 days and 440,000 nautical miles, and successfully completing 57 major scientific research and experimental tasks, including long-range rockets, meteorological satellites, and manned spacecraft. Known as the ‘Sea Science City’, it made significant contributions to the nation and the Chinese people, receiving collective first-class merit once, second-class merit six times, and third-class merit three times, as well as being honored with the title of ‘Outstanding Contribution Collective in China’s Manned Space Program’. After completing 32 years of ocean research missions, the ship was officially retired. On November 26, 2011, at around 15:00, the ship successfully docked at the original site of Jiangnan Shipyard’s No. 2 dock in Shanghai. On October 22, 2010, the ship was donated by the China Satellite Ocean Measurement Department to Jiangnan Shipbuilding (Group) Company. To ensure future generations remember history and further promote China’s military industry culture, national defense culture, and maritime culture, China Shipbuilding Group Company and Jiangnan Shipbuilding (Group) Company will draw on their successful participation in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo to transform the China Shipbuilding Pavilion, the Jiangnan Machinery Manufacturing Bureau Translation Pavilion, and the original site No. 2 dock along with Yuanwang 1 into a three-in-one display platform, making the original site a cultural and artistic exposition sanctuary integrating contemporary shipbuilding and military industry, ships and oceans, and even aerospace and navigation. Open all year round from 09:00 to 17:00, it is one of the industrial tourist attractions (the original site is Jiangnan Shipyard No. 2 dock). Service facilities parking lot: [Dockyard Parking Lot] Reference price: subject to on-site rates; Address: 98 Longhua East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai; Spaces: subject to on-site availability. Essential tips for visitors:1. All individuals boarding the ship must purchase a ticket (same price for adults and children).
2. Please maintain a respectful attitude and behave文明ly during your visit, taking care to protect exhibits, artifacts, facilities, equipment, and the public environment within the visiting area.
Dress code:
1. Visitors are asked to wear casual or sports attire and athletic shoes during their visit. Please refrain from wearing high heels, slippers, or crocs.
Please arrive at the bow of Yuanwang 1 ten minutes before the opening and complete ticket inspection and sign the Safety Commitment Form. Any delay due to personal reasons will be counted within the specified visiting time. Visitors are not allowed to bring flammable and explosive materials, controlled knives, tripods, selfie sticks, stabilizers, and other items on board. Please keep your personal belongings with you and do not place them out of your sight to prevent loss. During the visit, follow the staff throughout the process, walk on the inner side, do not walk backward, pay attention to your steps when going up and down stairs, and hold the handrails tightly. Running, playing, or fighting on the ship is prohibited. The Yuanwang 1 has many special facilities, and no one is allowed to touch or operate them without permission from the staff. Visitors must comply with the management of the staff, not climb the railings, or extend their limbs outside the ship; avoid disturbing and affecting the visiting experience of other tourists. In crowded areas, to ensure the visiting effect and safety of visitors, please follow the guidance and command of the staff. Smoking is prohibited throughout the ship, and anyone causing a fire will bear legal responsibility. Do not change the visiting route at will; any consequences resulting from changing the route are at your own risk. When taking photos, pay attention to high places, railings, doors, covers, stairs, etc., and be mindful of your own and others’ safety. Without permission, the use of aerial vehicles for photography and filming is not allowed, and the exhibition space cannot be used for any commercial shooting background. Maintain environmental hygiene and do not litter. Due to the large number of stairs and high ship body of Yuanwang 1, it is not suitable for the following people to board for a visit: individuals with acrophobia; those who are intoxicated; people with specific diseases, such as hypertension, heart or cardiovascular diseases, back/spine problems, joint diseases; pregnant women; individuals under 4 years old and over 65 years old.
