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Purple Mountain, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province
the starting point of modern astronomy in China, one of China's top ten science and technology tourism bases
The Purple Mountain Observatory of Chinese Academy of Sciences is located on the Purple Mountain, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. It is the first modern astronomy research institute set up by Chinese. It is here that the researchers find asteroid and comet. In 1950, the Purple Mountain Observatory of Chinese Academy of Sciences was founded. The completion of Purple Mountain Observatory marks the beginning of modern astronomy research in China, where many branches of modern astronomy and observatories in China were born, established and expanded. It is one of the Top Ten Science and Technology Tourism Bases in China. There are hundreds of thousands of books and journals in the Library of Purple Mountain Observatory. It is the largest and most complete library in East Asia.
Purple Mountain Observatory
Purple Mountain, also known as Zhongshan Mountain, Zijin Mountain, is called Jinling Mountain in the ancient time. The Purple Mountain is the mother mountain of Nanjing, also one of the Four Famous Mountains in Jiangnan. The Purple Mountain Observatory of Chinese Academy of Sciences is the third highest mountain in the Purple Mountain. Before you get to the observatory, you should climb up the Purple Mountain.
The plane trees on the both sides of the Shuixie Road are impressive and beautiful. If you are tired after climbing the mountain, you can take the cableway to relax. The view on the way is picturesque especially on sunny days in autumn. Standing on the top of the Purple Mountain and seeing the sunset are really fantastic.
You can know more about the astronomy in China at the Purple Mountain Observatory. The buildings of the observatory are beautiful and old. There are aerolite museum, star map of various countries, time instruments of ancient time, very large telescope, exhibition of oil painting and pictures of stars inside the observatory. You can enjoy the beautiful aerolites and pictures as well as learn the knowledge of the astronomy. You will learn about some famous astronomers in China and their contributions here. You will also see some astronomical instruments and learn their usages here. And you will know which building has giant telescope at its roof by learning.
The Purple Mountain Observatory is a good place for visiting with kids. Climbing up the mountain to get to the observatory is helpful for children’s health instead of watching the electronic products at home. The children will have the chance to use the telescope. Outdoor activities will make the children healthy.
The children will be interested in the astronomy by visiting the observatory. They will know more about the astronomy and get more knowledge of the astronomy. They want to explore the universe. The kids can enjoy the picturesque scenery alongside the way of climbing up the mountain and get knowledge of astronomy.
The top of Purple Mountain is the best place to enjoy the sunset and have a panoramic view of Nanjing. After climbing to the observatory, you can wait for the sunset and find a best place for photographing here.
Before the sunset, you can have a panoramic view of Nanjing, including the Xuanwu Lake and the surrounding buildings and landscapes. If you are lucky, you can see the sunset and beautiful sunset glows at the observatory. The sunset and sunset glows will dye the surface of the lake red. The process of the sun gradually setting down will be breathtaking and impressive. By the way, there is KFC at the top of the Purple Mountain, if you are hungry or thirsty, you can get some food and drink from KFC to replenish your energy.
The top of the Purple Mountain is also the best place to enjoy the stunning night view of Nanjing. You can climb to the top of the Purple Mountain in advance to find a good position for photographing and wait for the lights of the city on. When night falls, the moment that the lights of the city going on is surprising and charming. Some photography lovers will take videos to record the amazing moment.
Climbing the mountain at night will be a special experience with friends. If you are lucky, you can see the starry sky at the top of Purple Mountain. Please be careful when climbing mountain at night, pay more attention to your safety as well as enjoy the charming scenery.
If you want to climb the mountain to reach the Purple Mountain Observatory, it will take about 30 minutes to get to the observatory from the plank road built on wooden brackets fixed into cliffs near the Purple Mountain Observatory Cableway. You can also climb to the observatory and take the cableway down.
The terminal of the Purple Mountain Cableway is Toutuoling Station, and it will stop at the Purple Mountain Observatory. If you want a relaxed trip to the observatory, you can choose the cableway to reach and turn back.
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