The "Snow Dragon 2", China's first self-built polar icebreaker, will arrive in Hong Kong on April 8 for a five-day visit to show Hong Kong people the country's strength and achievements in polar research, the organizing committee announced at a press conference in Hong Kong on the 16th.

    It is understood that the "Snow Dragon 2" has the world's first two-way ice breaking function, which can realize 360 degrees free rotation in place, and is equipped with world-class Marine and research equipment. After completing China's 40th Antarctic research mission, Xuelong 2 will return home in April and make its first visit to Hong Kong. In addition, the "Snow Dragon 2" will be open to the public on the morning of April 9 to April 12.

    He Jianzong, chairman of the Executive Committee of the "Snow Dragon 2" visit to Hong Kong, said that the country attaches great importance to the "Snow Dragon 2" visit to Hong Kong, in addition to Zhang Beichen, leader and chief scientist of China's 40th Antarctic expedition, and Xiao Zhimin, captain of the "Snow Dragon 2", there are many top national polar scientists and university professors. It is expected that 3,000 people will board the ship during the open house, with an average of about 500 to 1,000 visitors per day.

    Ma Fengguo, chairman of the organizing committee for the "Snow Dragon 2" visit to Hong Kong, said that when the "Snow Dragon 2" arrives in Hong Kong, a welcoming ceremony and a gala will be arranged, and the audience will have the opportunity to interact with the accompanying crew and scientists. This will be followed by a series of open days and an exhibition at the Hong Kong Science Museum to introduce relevant scientific research results and the national polar research work.