Xinhua Insight: A look into China's latest space center

On the northeast coast of China's biggest tropical island, the country's fourth satellite launch center is preparing for lift off. If the small city of Wenchang was previously known to the world at all, it was for coconuts and a signature chicken dish. It is from here that, all being well, China's new generation Long March-7 carrier rocket will begin its first mission in the next few days.

The launch is scheduled for between Saturday and Wednesday. All of the city's hotel rooms -- enough for 80,000 people -- are booked out and there are eight viewing areas for space fans to observe the spectacle.