Former site of German Imperial Observatory, Qingdao

Name: Former site of German Imperial Observatory
Address: Qingdao, China

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The Qingdao Observatory is located on the summit of Guanxiang Mountain in the Shinan District of Qingdao, China. The existing building complex was originally built in 1905. Qingdao Observatory was once an important scientific research institute in Qingdao, and also played an important role in the development of modern meteorology and marine science in China. Together with Shanghai Xujiahui Observatory and Hong Kong Observatory, they once were known as the "Three Observatory in the Far East". Qingdao Observatory has been listed as "Meteorology Observation Dome" amongst the "Top Ten Scenic Spots in Qingdao". Its building complex now belongs to the North Sea Fleet of the PLA Navy and the Zijinshan Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and is part of the Qingdao German Building Complex, a national key cultural relics conservation site. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°4'11"N, 120°19'23"E

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Former site of German Imperial Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Michael's Cathedral, Xiao Yu Hill, Qingdao Aquarium, Zhanqiao Pier.

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Piers and boardwalks
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Island
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Which popular attractions are close to Former site of German Imperial Observatory?

Nearby attractions include St. Michael's Cathedral, Qingdao (11 min walk), Xinhao Hill, Qingdao (13 min walk), Qingdao Post & Telecommunications Museum, Qingdao (14 min walk), Former German prison Museum, Qingdao (15 min walk).

How to get to Former site of German Imperial Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Former site of German Imperial Observatory:

Metro

Guanxiangshan • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Zhongshan Rd • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Bus

口腔医院 (9 min walk)
Qingdao Station (21 min walk)

Train

Qingdao (25 min walk)