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)