Published: May 17th, 2023,
Last updated: May 17th, 2023

The journey to Mars is long and perilous. China’s first rover Zhurong didn’t survive the trip – it might have been best to stay in the Gobi Desert, like its little toy friend. About 20 kilometers from Jinchang, Gansu Province, lies Mars Base 1, a nearly 70-square-kilometer survival simulation camp modeled after the red planet. Visitors can book a Mars experience here in a replica space suit. Occasional sandstorms included.