The combination of Shenzhou-13 manned spacecraft and Long March-2F Y13 carrier rocket rolled out to launch pad in Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province on Thursday. The upcoming mission is expected to send three taikonauts to China's Tianhe space station core module for record-long six-month stay in orbit. Photo: Wang Jiangbo

Getting to take photos of a rocket launch may be one of the best chances for a student photographer. But one of them may be a little discouraged as he was immediately quarantined after returning from taking brilliant pictures. 

A college student surnamed Zhang in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, asked for leave earlier this month and went to Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province to take photos of the launch of Shenzhou-13 as he is a photography enthusiast. 

However, his trip coincided with a COVID-19 resurgence in Gansu, leading to him immediately being quarantined after returning to college. 

But this unexpected trouble was a blessing in disguise. Zhang was pleasantly surprised as soon as he stepped into the accommodation, a youth hostel, which was beautifully decorated with plenty of space elements. The college and his schoolmates also sent him gifts during his isolation including fruits, instant noodles and snacks. 

Global Times