Hu'an Military Industry Tourism Area

Hu'an Military Tourism Area

Heilongjiang Hu'an Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. is affiliated with China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) and is located in Nianzishan District, Qiqihar City. Nestled on the eastern foothills of the Greater Khingan Mountains and surrounded by ranges, it covers an area of 69 square kilometers and is 110 kilometers from downtown Qiqihar. The enterprise is equipped with Asia’s only production line for a certain type of military product, as well as several production lines for long-range rockets, surface-to-air missiles, and various large-caliber artillery shells. It has independently developed over 120 types of military goods, making it one of the few large-caliber artillery shell manufacturers in China. Reporters from People's Daily, Xinhua News Agency, and Qiushi Magazine have conducted multiple interviews at the company, and CCTV Channels 1, 2, and 4 have all featured special reports highlighting Hu'an's achievements. The company’s rapid rise and development have been highly praised by Chinese party and state leaders such as [names redacted], who have hailed it as a flagship of the defense industry. Leveraging its ecological environment and unique terrain, Hu'an has invested in constructing a 5,600-square-meter tourism service complex that integrates dining, accommodation, travel, recreation, shopping, entertainment, multi-category product displays, modern digital warfare exhibits, military training, militia training, and national defense education. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, rafting, shooting drills, paintball, "frisbee" target shooting, ball games, board games, and other leisure and recreational activities. In 2003, Hu'an Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. was approved by the provincial tourism bureau as one of the first industrial tourism demonstration zones in the province.

Hu'an Company is a veteran defense enterprise personally chosen by Chairman Mao. Established and put into operation in 1951, its products have won numerous national invention awards, national silver awards, and Flying Dragon Awards. The company’s independently developed military goods played a significant role in the Korean War, the Sino-Indian War, the Sino-Vietnamese War, the Zhenbao Island counterattack, the launch of China’s “Two Bombs, One Satellite” program, and the downing of the first U.S. U2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. It has received multiple citations and commendations from the Party Central Committee, the State Council, and [redacted].

To meet the public’s long-standing desire to witness the mysterious processes of military production, the shaping of defense products, and live-fire exercises at firing ranges, Hu'an has developed a military tourism route and prepared a variety of weapons and live ammunition, allowing visitors to get an up-close look at defense manufacturing. The site also features recreational areas for leisure, amusement, fishing, swimming, rafting, shooting, ball games, and board games. The mountains around Hu'an are layered and rugged with oddly shaped rocks; the waters are clear and serene, with rippling waves; orchards and flower shrubs dot the hillsides. It is an ideal destination for visitors to escape the heat, relax, and enjoy a holiday.