Huairou Solar Observing Station, Beijing

#370 among attractions in Beijing

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The Huairou Solar Observing Station is a solar observatory in China. It is situated on a north bank of the Huairou Reservoir, about 40km north of Beijing. There are two telescopes. It is operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of China, part of the Chinese Academy of Science. ()

Coordinates: 40°18'57"N, 116°35'38"E

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怀柔 (huai rou)Beijing China

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Huairou Solar Observing Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hongluo Temple, Huairou Reservoir, Huairou District.

4.3 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Hongluo Temple, Beijing
111 min walk • The Hongluo Temple is one of the largest and most extensive Buddhist temples located in northern Beijing. It was first established during the Tang Dynasty; however, it was rebuilt many times later, notably during the Ming Dynasty.
0.4 miNE
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Huairou Reservoir, Beijing
11 min walk • The Huairou Reservoir is a reservoir about 60 km north of Beijing. It is the site of the Huairou Solar Observing Station.
1.7 miE
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Huairou District
43 min walk • Huairou District is situated in northern Beijing about 50 kilometres from the city center.

Huairou Solar Observing Station, Beijing

Facts and practical information

Huairou Solar Observing Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hongluo Temple, Beijing

Huairou Reservoir, Beijing

Huairou District