China's largest nuclear power base has opened to the public,
allowing visitors to learn about the construction, power generation
theory and security guarantee measures.
Dayawan nuclear power base, by the South China Sea in Guangdong Province, has opened an exhibition
hall, a look-out point, Qingren (Lovers) Island, a wharf, and a
road alongside the sea.
The exhibition hall features models, photographs, diagrams and
video records about the base and related facilities, according to
statement from China Guangdong Nuclear Power Holding Co. Ltd.
The look-out point offers a panoramic view of two nuclear power
plants at the base, Dayawan and Ling'ao, which is in its second
phase of construction, the company said.
The company is charging a 30-yuan (US$3.75) entrance fee, 15 yuan
for students, with a maximum 300 visitors a day and 100,000 a year.
All revenues would be given to charity causes, the company
said.
Dayawan nuclear power base, China's largest, has six nuclear power
generation units, some still under construction, with a total
capacity of six million kilowatts. It covers about 10 square
kilometers.
(Xinhua News Agency December 4, 2006)
