The International Meridian Circle Program (IMCP) has made significant progress through the joint hard work of scientists from around the world. We are pleased to invite you to attend an IMCP workshop, scheduled for June 11–14, 2025, in Sichuan Province, China.
On June 12, 2025, there will be a half-day Big Science Program session and a dedicated half-day IMCP session. During the IMCP session, we will invite close partners, collaborators, and international organizations from the relevant research fields to join us in exploring new opportunities for scientific collaboration and discovery.
Following the session in Chengdu, Sichuan—famous for its giant pandas and cuisine—the IMCP Workshop will continue in Daocheng. Participants will visit the Solar Radio Telescope Array, a cutting-edge facility of the Chinese Meridian Project, located in Daocheng Yading, a natural wonder on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, about 800 kilometers from Chengdu.
Important Days
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1. Registration Deadline: March 31, 2025, https://forms.office.com/r/yPEpUzT6SV
2. Payment Deadline: May 9, 2025, https://cssr.kejie.org.cn/meeting/2025GJZWQYTH/
3. Hotel Reservation Deadline: May 15, 2025, See below Hotel section for details.
Registration
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If you are interested in attending the workshop, please register at https://forms.office.com/r/yPEpUzT6SV before March 31, 2025.
Please send a recent photo for personal identification at the workshop venue to Ms. Li via 15756344563@163.com with the email subject " Your Full Name - Photo for IMCP 2025" after submitting your registration form.
Photo requirements:
- Recent photo with a white background (no casual or business photos)
- JPG format, dimensions between 480x640 and 2160x3240
- Resolution: 500 DPI
- File size: 50-800 KB
Please click the link https://cssr.kejie.org.cn/meeting/2025GJZWQYTH/ to complete your payment before May 9, 2025.
Please be aware that all payments are non-refundable. If you have any questions, please contact sunyumeng@nssc.ac.cn.
Preliminary Agenda
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June 11-15, 2025
Date | Time | Schedule | Location / Note |
June 11 | All Day | Conference Check-in | Venue2：Xinglong Lakeside Hotel |
| June 12 | AM | Big Science Program Forum (Optional, a comprehensive workshop for China's four Big Science Program) | Venue1：Tianfu International Conference Center |
PM | IMCP Workshop + MoU Signing | ||
| June 13 | All Day | IMCP Workshop | Venue2：Xinglong Lakeside Hotel |
June 14 | All Day | Visit to the Solar Radio Telescope Array | 1. Chengdu → Yading Airport - Suggested flight: Sichuan Airlines (3U6693) 2. Yading Airport → Daocheng County - Unified shuttle buses - Have lunch and check in at the hotel (Daocheng Yading Howard Johnson Hotel) 3. Daocheng County → Solar Radio Telescope Array - 10-minute drive, 60-minute visit |
June 15 | TBD | Hotel → Yading Airport | Unified shuttle buses |
Adjourned | |||
LOC suggested schedule (For reference only): | |||
June 15 | / | Return to Chengdu | 1. Yading Airport → Chengdu - Suggested flight: Sichuan Airlines (3U6694) |
Warning regarding the Daocheng Yading Visit：
1. Considering that this activity will take participants to an altitude of over 4000 meters, experts participating in this event will voluntarily go after signing an informed consent form. They should also be aware of risks such as altitude sickness.
2. The climate at high altitudes is unpredictable with significant temperature fluctuations. The perceived temperature is often very low, so it is recommended to wear winter clothing, hats, and other cold-weather gear to prevent catching a cold, which is one of the main triggers for acute high-altitude pulmonary edema. It might rain during the trip, so be sure to bring rain gear. On sunny days, UV radiation can be strong, so prepare sun protection items like hats and masks. The air at high altitudes is dry, so remember to bring lip balm and other skincare products.
3. Upon first arriving at high altitude, everyone may experience varying degrees of symptoms related to oxygen deficiency, such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. In more severe cases, there may be headaches, muscle aches, and insomnia. However, this does not mean you cannot adapt to the altitude—these reactions are normal. It is important to maintain a positive mindset and overcome altitude sickness. Self-mental suggestion is key.
4. When you first arrive at high altitude, avoid overeating or eating heavy meals, as this could burden your digestive system and make it harder to adapt to the environment. It is best to refrain from alcohol and smoking. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, and drink plenty of water.
5. During the first days at high altitude, especially on the first day, avoid squatting, walking too fast, running, or doing any strenuous physical activities. Rest and breathe deeply. For the first few days, try to avoid taking hot baths.
Venue
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Chengdu:
- Venue 1: Tianfu International Conference Center (No. 3333, Shuzhou Road, Zhengxing Street, Shuangliu District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China) 天府国际会议中心（四川省成都市双流区蜀州路3333号）
- Venue 2: Xinglong Lakeside Hotel （No. 966, Creative North Road Xinglong Street Tianfu New District, Chengdu） 成都兴隆湖畔酒店 （四川省成都市天府新区兴隆街道创意北路966号）
Daocheng:
- Solar Radio Telescope Array (Daocheng County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China) 圆环阵太阳射电成像望远镜（中国四川省甘孜藏族自治州稻城县）
Hotel
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Chengdu：
- Hotel: Xinglong Lakeside Hotel （No. 966, Creative North Road Xinglong Street Tianfu New District, Chengdu） 成都兴隆湖畔酒店 （四川省成都市天府新区兴隆街道创意北路966号）
Daocheng：
- Hotel: Daocheng Yading Howard Johnson Hotel, Shangri La Town（Group 3, Rencun, Shangri-La Town, Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China） 稻城亚丁豪生酒店（四川省甘孜藏族自治州稻城县香格里拉镇仁村三组）
How to Book (Deadline: May 15, 2025):
Please send the details below to Ms. Li via 15756344563@163.com with the Email subject "IMCP 2025 - Hotel Reservation Information"
- Full Name
- Passport / ID Number
- Check-in and Check-out Dates for Chengdu Hotel
- Check-in and Check-out Dates for Daocheng Hotel (only if you will be attending the visit to the Solar Radio Telescope Array)
- Any additional notes or requests
Local Organization Committee and Contact Information
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Yumeng Sun ------------ sunyumeng@nssc.ac.cn
Fang Yang --------------------- fyang@nssc.ac.cn
Li Deng ----------------------- dengli@nssc.ac.cn
Zhengkuan Liu ------- liuzhengkuan@nssc.ac.cn
Sheila Huang ------------- sheila.huang@inpe.br
Liwen Ren ----------- lwren@spaceweather.ac.cn （Agenda）
Jing Wang ------------------------- jill@apsco.int （APSCO）
Chaohui Zheng ----- zhengzhaohui@nssc.ac.cn （Daocheng）
Langjie Zhima --------------- +86 13518449995 （Daocheng）
Visa
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Visit the China Visa Requirements website: https://www.visahq.com/china/ to determine whether you require a visa to visit China.
Please click https://forms.office.com/r/FRTp7jhwHi to request an invitation letter for visa application purposes.
To complete this process, after filling out the form, please send a scanned copy or photo of the first page of your passport to sunyumeng@nssc.ac.cn.
If you have any questions, please contact us at sunyumeng@nssc.ac.cn.
