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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...
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Attraction type: Observatory/planetarium,
Historic site
Address: 2 Dongbiaobei Hutong
Beijing
China
China
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