Beijing Planetarium
北京天文馆
A planetarium opposite Beijing Zoo, where the old dome and new glass curtain-wall building are joined. Its dome sky shows are very popular.
Beijing Planetarium opened in 1957 and was China's first large planetarium. Hall A has the classic sky theater, and Hall B has a Cosmic Theater, a 4D theater, and several astronomy exhibition halls, including meteorite specimens and solar system models. Exhibition admission is about 10 yuan. Sky shows and the Cosmic Theater require separate tickets. Book in advance on the official website. The planetarium is usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Get off at Beijing Zoo Station on Subway Line 4 and you are there. Visit on the same day as Beijing Zoo. It suits families and astronomy enthusiasts.
Opening hours
9:00 am–4:30 pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays; check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Beijing Zoo
- Yuyuantan Park
- Miaoying Temple (White Dagoba)
- Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution
- Capital Museum
- Central Radio & TV Tower
- White Cloud Temple (Baiyun Guan)
- Prince Gong's Mansion