The Ancient Observatory, Beijing is situated towards the southeast corner of the Jianguomen Bridge in Beijing. It was originally built in circa 1442 during the rule of the Ming Dynasty that rules from1368 to1644. The rich history of the Ancient Observatory, Beijing dates back to more than five hundred years. This and many more features the Ancient Observatory, Beijing as one of the most interesting observatories in the world.
During the Ming Dynasty the Ancient Observatory, Beijing was known as the 'Platform of Star-Watching'. Later on its name was changed to 'Observatory' during the Qing Dynasty (1616-1911). After the 1911 Revolution, the name became the 'Central Observatory'. The observatory was renovated in the early 1980s and reopened to the public in 1983. Today, Ancient Observatory, Beijing today has become the 'Beijing Ancient Astronomical Instruments Display Hall', and it is now an affiliate of the Beijing Observatory.
The Ancient Observatory, Beijing spans an area of 1,000 square meters. It can be further divided into two parts-
The platform- this portion is 17.79 meters high, 24 meters long and 20 meters wide. There are eight bronze astronomical instruments on this platform and all of them have been wonderfully preserved from the Qing Dynasty. The design reflect the influence of European Renaissance and the Oriental craftsmanship and also an in depth knowledge about of measurements and physics. The Ancient Observatory, Beijing reflects the cultural exchange that was there between the oriental and the occident. These have made the place to be a historical treasure.
The affiliated building- if you want to indulge in star gazing then make use of the equipment at the Ancient Observatory in Beijing.
The admission Fee is about CNY 10. The Ancient Observatory, Beijing is open from 09:00 to 18:00 during summer and 09:00 to 16:30 in winter. Take the bus route 1,4,52,402 and come to the Ancient Observatory, Beijing.
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