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What’s Mars up to? FAST, Qiannan, Guizhou

FAST, acronym for Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope. It is the largest telescope in the world, with a diameter of 500 meters. It is one of the modern structures that is the pride of China. The tickets are affordable and entry is free for kids less than 1.2 meters. There’s a lot to learn about space technology and communication from the exhibition halls there. It’s quite an educational opportunity for science enthusiasts. Unfortunately when going to see the actual telescope, it’s not allowed to take any electronic devices (due to fears of these devices interfering with the signals), so they provide lockers to keep all devices. However, everyone needs a photo-op when visiting such places to make memories and what not, so when you get to the viewing deck, there are designated photographers who’ll take photos for a small fee (very affordable) Overall, it was an amazing experience. Loved it! #fast #gthatguy1 #qiannan #travel #telescope #passionpassport