FAST Observation Deck
中国天眼观景台
A deck on the Dawodang ridge overlooking the full view of 'China's Sky Eye', the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.
China's Sky Eye (FAST) has a 500-meter aperture, and its reflector is about the size of 30 football fields. It is built in the Dawodang karst depression in Kedu Town. Visitors take a shuttle bus from the Astronomy Town to the foot of the mountain, then climb about 800 steps to the observation deck. To protect the radio-quiet zone, phones, cameras, watches and other electronic devices must be checked free of charge at the visitor center, and photography is not allowed. Peak-season visits are capped. Shuttle buses and combined tickets must be booked in advance on the official website or OTA platforms, and prices follow the official announcements.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:00 (check official announcements)