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Off The Beaten Path: Ancient Observatory
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  • The Beijing Ancient Observatory is built in 1442, and when you visit you wouldn't expect it to be so old, it is still in very good condition. Personally I enjoyed the eight rooftop instruments, like the "Celestial Globe". If you are interested in astronomy you must visit this place, I guarantee you'll enjoy it!

    The Observatory is west of the Friendship store, southwest of the intersection at Erhuan Lu and Jiangguomennei Dajie. Take the subway to Jianguomen stop; cross diagonally through the underpass.

    Open daily 9am-5:30pm, Entrance fee Y10

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    Great Wall: Huanghua Great Wall
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  • If you want to get away from the commerce and busy life in the city (and from the many tourists), it is a good idea to go this part of the Great Wall. Huanghuacheng is about 60km north of Beijing. You can reach it by bus, see my Huanghuacheng page for all the detailes of this experience.

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    Comments for aukjejetty about Beijing
    JetlagCity Thu Oct 28, 2004 21:44 UTC
     I'd love to see everyone doing tai chi, etc. in that park first thing in the morning... good tips, esp. about what part of the Great Wall to visit away from the tourist throngs.
    aussiedoug Sat Jul 24, 2004 14:11 UTC
     I'll be heading off to Beijing Sat July 31 so many thanks for your helpful tips Aukje. Cheers from downunder.
    dsantosh Thu Jun 3, 2004 08:41 UTC
     Superb page of a great country.
    eden_teuling Fri Mar 12, 2004 10:50 UTC
     bedankt, Aukje! Ik zou wat graag over die muur lopen, de verboden stad zien...alles ruiken en voelen daar......nog steeds een droom.....bes-elisabeth
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