Ancient Observatory

Ancient Observatory.[Photo by Lu Zhongqiu]

Built in 1442, the observatory is made up of eight astronomical devices that were designed by Jesuit astronomers and presented to the imperial court.

Address: 2 Dongbiaobei Hutong, Dongcheng district

Tel: +86 10 6512 8923

Open: 9 am -4:30 pm

Admission: 10 yuan

Traffic: Bus No 1, 52 and 403; Subway Lines 1 and 2, Jianguomen Station