Xujiahui Observatory

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Look up to catch a glimpse of the elegant Jesuit-built Xujiahui Observatory, which dates to 1872 and is currently part of the Shanghai Meteorological Bureau. Access is rare, but sometimes available as part of a group with prior reservations. Contact Xujiahui Tourist Information Centre to help arrange this.

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