Chinese nuclear plant to double as tourist site

BEIJING, Dec 3 (Reuters) Tourists in China have another potential point of interest to add to their sightseeing itineraries now that the country's biggest nuclear power station has opened its doors to the public.

For a 30-yuan admission fee, visitors to the Dayawan nuclear power plant located by the South China Sea in southern Guangdong province will be able to learn about its construction and safety measures through models, photographs and videos.

They will also have access to ''Lovers' Island'', a wharf and a lookout point offering a view of Dayawan and Lingao, another nuclear plant being built nearby, the official Xinhua news agency said.

Only 300 people will be allowed to visit the plant each day and all proceeds will go to charity, it said.

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