Highlights
- Visit the historic Beijing Bell Tower and Drum Tower with a combo entry ticket
- Watch a live ancient timekeeping drumming performance inside the high tower
- Marvel at the massive 25-ton ancient bronze bell from the Ming Dynasty
- Enjoy spectacular, uninterrupted bird's-eye views over historical Hutongs
- Skip the long lines at the ticket booth and enter smoothly with a QR code
Description
Secure your entry to the historic Beijing Bell Tower and Drum Tower, standing proudly as the majestic northern crown of the city's UNESCO-registered Central Axis. Your ticket includes comprehensive, one-day access to both ancient towers and entry to the official live ancient timekeeping drumming show.
Climb the massive red-walled Drum Tower to watch professional drummers perform powerful synchronized rhythm shows, recreating the exact daily timekeeping ritual that regulated Beijing's life during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Cross the ancient stone plaza to explore the Bell Tower, housing China's largest and heaviest ancient bronze bell. Cast over 500 years ago, its deep metallic ring once echoed for over 20 kilometers across the capital.
Walk along the high arched stone windows of the upper terraces to enjoy completely unobstructed, spectacular bird's-eye views directly over the grey tiled roofs of Beijing's oldest remaining residential Hutong alleys.
Includes
Prepaid entry ticket to Beijing Drum Tower
Access to the official live ancient timekeeping drumming performance
Smartphone-accessible text-based layout strategy and show timetable briefing
Direct entry gate turnstile access via smartphone QR code scan
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off transport services
Local rickshaw tour fees
Professional walking tour guide accompaniment
Official electronic audio devices
Food, drinks, and personal historical souvenirs
Important Information
- Secure registration with valid full name and passport data is required
- Receive instant confirmation and a digital voucher on your smartphone
- Skip the ticket booth lines with QR code scan at entrance
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
