The Ancient Observatory is situated on the southwest corner of Jianguomennei Dajie, better known as the embassy street. If you go to the top, you will be able to get some of the best views of Beijing. The observatory dates back to the time of Genghis Khan who believed that his fortunes could be foretold in the stars. The observatory is open from 9 to 11am, and 1 to 4pm, daily except Monday.
Admission is free.
There are about 80 mosques in Beijing, the oldest and largest of which is Niujie Mosque. The mosque complex is made up of many buildings. The architectural styles of these buildings combine elements of Chinese and Arabic styles. Also, look out for a hexagonal tower. All Rights Reserved.