The first "Made in China" polar research icebreaker "Xuelong 2" will visit Hong Kong in April

　　China News Service, Hong Kong, March 16 (Reporter Dai Xiaolu) The preparatory committee for the "Snow Dragon 2" visit to Hong Kong held a press conference in Hong Kong on the 16th to announce that China's first self-built polar scientific research icebreaker "Snow Dragon" 2" will arrive in Hong Kong on April 8 for a five-day visit to demonstrate the country's strength and achievements in polar scientific research to Hong Kong citizens.

　　It is understood that the "Snow Dragon 2" has the world's first bow and stern bidirectional icebreaking function, can achieve 360-degree free rotation on the spot, and is equipped with world-class marine and investigation equipment.

After completing China's 40th Antarctic scientific expedition mission, the "Snow Dragon 2" will return home in April and visit Hong Kong for the first time.

In addition, the "Snow Dragon 2" will be open to the public for boarding tours from April 9 to the morning of April 12.

　　He Jianzong, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the "Snow Dragon 2" Visit to Hong Kong, said that the country attaches great importance to the "Snow Dragon 2" visit to Hong Kong. In addition to Zhang Beichen, the leader and chief scientist of China's 40th Antarctic Expedition and the "Snow Dragon 2" who are accompanying the ship, In addition to Xiao Zhimin, the captain of the ship, there are also many top polar scientists and university professors in the country.

It is expected that 3,000 people will board the ship during the opening period, with an average of about 500 to 1,000 people visiting every day.

　　Ma Fengguo, chairman of the organizing committee for the "Snow Dragon 2" visit to Hong Kong, said that when the "Snow Dragon 2" arrives in Hong Kong, a welcome ceremony and artistic evening will be arranged, and the audience will have the opportunity to interact with the accompanying crew and scientists.

A series of open day activities and an exhibition will be held at the Hong Kong Science Museum to introduce relevant scientific research results and the national polar scientific expedition work.

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