The Drum and Bell towers are situated at the northern end of the central axis of the Beijing Inner City to the north of Di' anmen Street. The Drum Tower was built in 1272 during the reign of ...

These ancient landmarks (the original structures date back to 1272) offer exceptional views of Beijing ... for the Bell Tower and 20 yuan (about $3) for the Drum Tower or 30 yuan ($4.40) for ...

The Bell Tower's bronze bell is an engineering marvel — 5.55 meters tall and weighing 63 tons. When struck, it produces a 110-decibel sound that could be heard along the entire 7.8-kilometer Central ...

BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bell and Drum Towers were time-announcing facilities during the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644), and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, symbolizing royal ...

Fang Zhe, a Beijing local, noted that the Bell Tower and Drum Tower near his home are more "open and practical" as it is enriched with cultural events and performances, especially after acquiring ...

Beijing's numerous ancient architectural landmarks, from the Palace Museum and the Summer Palace to the Drum and Bell towers, ...

First created in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the Beijing Central Axis, or Zhongzhouxian, stretches 7.8 kilometers between the Yongding Gate in the south of the city and the Drum Tower and Bell ...

Press the question mark key to get the keyboard shortcuts for changing dates. Bell and Drum Towers (Hutong) $25 $500+ If you make a purchase from our site, we may earn a commission. This does not ...

Complex and compelling, the places to visit in Beijing will fill you up with ... Forbidden City and relive the legends at the Bell and Drum Towers. History buffs can also have a fair share of ...