Purple Mountain Observatory, Nanjing

Name: Purple Mountain Observatory
Address: Nanjing, China

#37 among attractions in Nanjing

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The Purple Mountain Observatory, also known as Zijinshan Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Purple Mountain in the east of Nanjing. ()

Local name: 紫金山天文台 Established: 1934 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 32°4'0"N, 118°49'1"E

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Purple Mountain Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, White Horse Park, City Wall of Nanjing, Nanjing Botanical Garden.

1.1 miE
Ming Dynasty tomb with many statues
Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Nanjing
29 min walk • Nestled in the scenic foothills of Purple Mountain in Nanjing, China, lies the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, an enduring testament to the grandeur of the Ming dynasty. Constructed in the late 14th century, this sprawling cemetery complex serves as the final resting place of...
0.4 miSW
Park
White Horse Park, Nanjing
11 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Nanjing, China, White Horse Park stands as an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. This picturesque park offers a respite from the urban sprawl and is a cherished green space for both locals and visitors alike.
1.3 miW
City wall
City Wall of Nanjing, Nanjing
33 min walk • Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province in Eastern China, is home to one of the most remarkable ancient defense systems in the world—the City Wall of Nanjing. This colossal structure, which dates back to the Ming dynasty, was constructed under the orders of the...
1 miSE
China's first national botanical garden
Nanjing Botanical Garden, Nanjing
27 min walk • The Nanjing Botanical Garden Memorial Sun Yat-Sen, established in 1929, became the first national botanical garden in China. The original name, 'Botanical Garden Memorial Sun Yat-Sen', commemorated Dr.
1.5 miNW
Park
Purple Mountain, Nanjing
39 min walk • Purple Mountain or Zijin Shan is located on the eastern side of Nanjing in Jiangsu province, China. It is 448.2 m high. Its peaks are often found enveloped in purple and golden clouds at dawn and dusk, hence its name.
1.1 miN
Universities and schools
Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing
28 min walk • Nanjing Forestry University is an institution of higher learning in Nanjing, China. It is jointly run and administered by central government of Jiangsu Provincial Government.
0.7 miNW
Convention center
Nanjing International Exhibition Center, Nanjing
19 min walk • The Nanjing International Exhibition Center is located in the Xuanwu District of Nanjing, China. Each year the National Travel Expo is held at the center by the China National Tourism Administration.