Exploring the Stars and Seas: A Complete Guide to Visiting the China Sky Eye Science Base

The China Sky Eye, located in Kedu Town, Pingtang County, Qiannan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, has a special name called "Da Wo Dang." This is not an ordinary telescope; it is the world's largest radio telescope, named the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST). Isn't it amazing? It's like a giant eye that helps us see through the secrets of the universe. Moreover, this "eye" is not small; its area is equivalent to 30 football fields. Isn't that impressive? Address: Tianyan Science Base, Astronomical Town of the Future, Hanglong, Pingtang County, Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Tickets: Free, Shuttle Bus 20/person Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00 Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Dushan Station, the nearest high-speed train station to Pingtang. Then take a taxi or bus to the destination. Travel Guide 👀 To visit the China Sky Eye Observation Deck, admission is free, but you need to pay for a round-trip shuttle bus, which costs 50 yuan. It takes about 1.5 hours from start to finish, so remember to bring some cash and snacks just in case. 👀 There is an Astronomy Experience Hall that focuses on popularizing science about the China Sky Eye. You need to buy a ticket for 50 yuan to enter. To watch the Planetarium and participate in the FAST Science Class, you need to buy the Experience Hall ticket first. The hall is open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 👀 The Planetarium is on the second floor of the Experience Hall, showing a 3D science film about the solar system that lasts only 20 minutes. However, I think the ticket is not worth it as the content is a bit short. 👀 The FAST Science Class is on the third floor of the Experience Hall, where you can learn about the Sky Eye through slideshows. Although the content overlaps with the explanations in the Astronomy Hall, it is still quite interesting. The ticket price is 30 yuan. 👀 The Nan Rendong Memorial Hall commemorates Nan Rendong, the chief designer of the China Sky Eye, and his team, who spent 22 years building this great project. It is free to visit, and the visiting hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.