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Eight huge astronomical instruments are displayed on an elevated platform at this observatory, which was used during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and... more » Eight huge astronomical instruments are displayed on an elevated platform at this observatory, which was used during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is one of the oldest observatories in the world. « less
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Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium, Historic site
Address: 2 Dongbiaobei Hutong Beijing
China

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2 Dongbiaobei Hutong, Beijing, China