China's icebreaker Xuelong 2 opens to visitors in S China

Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, docks at Xiuying Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2025. (China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

Xuelong 2, China's first domestically made icebreaker, opened its decks to the public for 5 days in Haikou after completing China's 41st Antarctic expedition.

Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, docks at Xiuying Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2025. (China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

People pose for a photo with Xuelong 2 at Xiuying Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2025. (China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

People visit Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2 at Xiuying Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2025. (China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, docks at Xiuying Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2025. (China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

People visit Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2 at Xiuying Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2025. (China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

People visit Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2 at Xiuying Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2025. (China News Service/Luo Yunfei)

People visit Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2 at Xiuying Port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, June 2, 2025. (China News Service/Luo Yunfei)