China · Public viewing: Yes · 3 spots, last verified 2026-10-02.
Haiyang, on the Shandong coast, is China's base for commercial sea launches. A rocket is fired from a ship or platform at sea, so the view is across the water and the distance changes with each mission. The city has organised viewing events around launches,. People's Daily mentions foreign children visiting its space science museum, but we found no stated rule for foreign visitors at the launch itself.
Public viewing at Haiyang, Shandong
Public viewing: YesAt least one public viewing area is open without registration or a ticket.
Haiyang is the one Chinese site built around sea launches, and the city runs public viewing: a paid main venue on Lianli Island and free viewing points, plus a long open beach.
People's Daily reports that for the 5 August 2026 sea launch, the main venue was Lianli Island, and the city also provided three free viewing points (Phoenix Plaza, White Sail Plaza and Tonghai View Corridor) and opened the whole 10,000 m Golden Beach to the public. More than 50,000 space fans came to the city for the launch.
A ticket agent's blog listed a 368 yuan seat on Lianli Island and a 680 yuan package including a rocket factory and space science museum; tickets only opened once the mission was officially announced. We have not verified that listing on an official site.
Haiyang launches are less frequent than Wenchang's, so plan around an announced mission.
These dates are placeholders from Launch Library 2 until a real date is announced.
Crowd estimates are computed from launch type, local time and weekday; they are a guide, not a measurement. How we estimate it.
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Very good. The city's main venue for sea launches, with stage shows, markets and a viewing area facing the sea. Launches happen offshore, so distance depends on the mission.
Access
Ticketed. A ticket agent's blog listed 368 yuan for the 5 August 2026 launch (680 yuan with factory and museum). Sales opened only after the mission was officially announced.
Parking and fees
Shuttles and parking arrangements are announced per launch.
Best for
The most complete organised experience, with the best close view
Coordinates
36.6630, 121.1905 (approximate)
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Ticket price comes from a third-party blog and is unverified; check the official booking channel.
City free viewing points: Phoenix Plaza, White Sail Plaza, Tonghai View Corridor
PublicView: Good (distant)
View
Good (distant). Three free, city-designated viewing places along the waterfront, listed for the 5 August 2026 launch. Their exact locations are not in our data.
Access
Free and open. Arrangements are announced per launch.
Parking and fees
Not verified.
Best for
Visitors who prefer a free, easy option
Coordinates
Not published, so there is no map pin. Use the sources below.
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Check the city's announcement for each launch; the free points can change.
Venue arrangements for each launch are published by the city of Haiyang's culture and tourism bureau, in Chinese, close to the event.
Travel advisories and local rules
Entry rules for China depend on your nationality and change; read your own government's travel advice. Organised viewing programmes described in Chinese sources are generally booked in Chinese with real-name registration.
Entry rules, permits and security conditions differ by country and change. Read your own government's current travel advice before you plan a trip around a launch.
Haiyang is about an hour's drive from Yantai. Hotels fill when a launch is announced (reports cite 95% occupancy for the August 2026 launch), so book once the date is public. Follow the city's tourism channels for ticket and shuttle announcements.
Safety
Follow marshals on the beach and island, and keep out of any cordoned beach areas. Sea fog and wind can delay launches. Do not try to approach the port or launch ship.
What to bring
Sun protection, water, warm layers for the sea breeze, a phone with the live broadcast.