Location: Xian
Suitable time: 0.5 Day, 1 Day
Xidian University is a nationally prominent university directly under the Ministry of Education. It specializes in electronics and information science while promoting the coordinated development of multiple disciplines, including engineering, science, management, humanities, and economics. The university is listed among the institutions participating in the national "Double First-Class", "Project 211", and "985 Project Innovation Platform for Disciplinary Excellence" initiatives. It is one of the first nine universities in the country to establish a National Demonstration Microelectronics College, one of the first nine universities to establish a National Demonstration Microelectronics College, one of the first nine to establish a National Integrated Circuit Talent Training Base, one of the first two to establish a National Cybersecurity Talent Training Pilot Base, one of the first seven to establish a First-Class Cybersecurity College, one of the first 33 to establish a Specialized Demonstration Software College, one of the eight universities nationwide to host a National Integrated Circuit Industry-Education Integration Innovation Platform, and one of the five universities responsible for building a National Cryptography Research and Experiment Platform. It has established the National Academy of Outstanding Engineers, the Ministry of Education's Integrated Research and Development Platform, and one of the first batch of Demonstration Bases for International Students in China.
Step1: Arrive at Xidian University South Campus
Arrive at the south campus by coach. Instructors gather all participants, deliver safety briefing and introduce the university's red origin, kicking off the electronic‑communication themed science study tour.
Step2: Guided Visit to Xidian University Museum
Tour the comprehensive electronic science and technology museum. The exhibition covers eight major sections including communication hall, radar hall, computer hall, electronic component hall and future hall, with more than 5000 precious collections. Visitors view historical radio stations, radar equipment and the demonstrational model of the 500‑meter‑aperture FAST radio telescope. Learn the evolution of China's military‑electronic industry and Xidian's great contributions to national information development.
Step3: Guided Campus Sightseeing
Wander around the main campus landmarks. Visit the FAST iron‑tower exhibit, Sun‑Chasing Project model, Li Bai statue and historic memorial sculptures. Listen to stories about Xidian's revolutionary relocation history, experience campus culture, school motto and the spiritual legacy of generations of electronic‑science researchers.
Step4: Campus Lunch & Noon Break
Enjoy authentic student meals at the campus canteen. Experience the daily dining atmosphere of Xidian students and take a rest.
Step5: Visit University Library
Step into Xidian University Library. Get to know abundant books, periodicals and digital academic resources covering electronic information disciplines. Feel the strong academic atmosphere of this top‑tier information‑focused university.
Step6: "Hard‑core Technology" Popular‑science Lecture
Attend a featured professional lecture given by Xidian faculty. Learn the development history, landmark achievements and future trends of electronic communication, radar and radio‑wave technology. Gain basic theoretical knowledge to prepare for subsequent hands‑on practice sessions.
Step7: Visit National Comprehensive Engineering Training Center
Enter the national‑level engineering training centre. Observe laser‑cutting demonstration, watch bamboo‑sheet processing and souvenir‑making procedures. Visit the CNC turning workshop and witness how solid iron bars are machined into delicate gyroscope works on lathe equipment. Understand the principles of modern advanced manufacturing.
Step8: Hands‑on Practical Workshop
Take part in multi‑item hands‑on science activities. Experience 3D printing and laser engraving operations, assemble and build manual telegraph sets. Feel the magic of information transmission via simulating historical radio‑wave communication, combine theoretical knowledge with tangible hands‑on experience.
Step9: Tour Summary & Departure
Review the day's learning outcomes about electronic‑communication history, national‑defense science and advanced manufacturing. Share personal experience, assemble teams and board the coach for return.
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