Program at a Glance

Established in 1984, the Experimental Centre of Nanjing Hydraulic Research Institute covers 28 hectares and includes 35 large-scale experimental halls, with a total construction area of about 130,000 square meters. It serves as an important base for fundamental research, technological development, and major engineering studies. Its facilities include wave basins, flumes, tidal current simulators, erosion and sedimentation models, dams, ship lifters, ship locks, and more.

The Niu Shou Mountain Technology Center of Hohai University covers 13 hectares. It includes the largest wave basin in Asia, measuring 84 m × 70 m, which supports comprehensive investigations of coastal resilience through three-dimensional experiments. The center also includes a triaxial six-degree-of-freedom underwater vibration table system for seismic simulation.

This field trip features a two-hour voyage along the Yangtze River. Participants will be able to experience about 18 scenic spots, including Mufu Mountain, Pukou Railway Station, Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, observation of the Yangtze finless porpoise, Zhongshan Wharf, and other attractions.

Sun Island is introduced as China's first offshore artificial island-type deep-water seaport. It is located about 10 km offshore and can be reached in approximately three hours by car from Nanjing.