Beautiful China Hainan 美丽中国海南 Wenchang 海南岛之美丽文昌. Wenchang is the source of most overseas Hainanese migrants. The majority of Singapore's Hainanese population are having ancestral roots in Wenchang. Wenchang Hainanese is considered to be the most prestige accent of the Hainanese language and is used by the provincial broadcasting media. Tianmeidong, a village located in Wenchang, received international attention in 2007 when they changed their name to Tianweiban causing various difficulties for older villagers.Area: 2403 km2 Spaceport. Main article: Wenchang Satellite Launch Center The Wenchang Satellite Launch Center is located in Wenchang. This is China's fourth and southernmost space vehicle launch facility. Because of its low latitude, the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center has been selected to launch the future and bigger China's space station. On 22 September 2007, CCTV officially announced the construction of an expanded Wenchang Satellite Launch Center has been approved by the State Council and the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China after decades of postponement due to political concerns. Famous Wenchang Chicken originates from this city. Wenchang is the ancestral home of the Soong sisters: Soong Ching-ling, Soong Ai-ling, Soong May-ling and the birthplace of their father Charlie Soong.

• published: 05 Sep 2013
• views: 16