Highlights
- Visit Beijing's Bell Tower and Drum Tower in one trip
- Watch a 5-minute drumming performance on the hour at Drum Tower
- Follow the visit with an English audio guide
- Explore at your own pace with flexible same-day entry
- Use a PDF guidebook for maps, tips, and photo spots
Description
A) Overview
Visit two of Beijing's landmark cultural sites with one pre-booked ticket package that includes entry to both the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, an online English audio guide, and an English PDF guidebook. Located at the northern end of Beijing's Central Axis, these towers were once the city's timekeeping center and suit travelers who want to explore independently at their own pace.
B) Why choose this
Book both landmark towers in one easy reservation
Explore independently with English audio commentary on your phone
Use the PDF guidebook to plan your route before you go
Skip ticket-office uncertainty by securing your visit in advance
Fit the visit into your day with a flexible entry window
C) What to expect
Before your visit, you will receive a separate QR-code e-ticket for the attraction, the English PDF guidebook, and the online audio guide link by WhatsApp, email, or GetYourGuide message up to 6 days before travel.
On your visit day, arrive anytime between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM and use the ticket we send to enter the Bell Tower and Drum Tower. You can continue visiting until the site closes at 5:30 PM.
As you explore, use the online English audio guide on your phone to follow the site with real-time location support for each point. The downloadable English PDF guidebook can help you plan your route and includes attraction introductions, maps, transport suggestions, and photo tips. This format suits travelers who prefer a self-guided visit instead of joining a live tour.
D) Important notes
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are visited with a separate QR-code e-ticket that we send before travel, together with the online English audio guide link and the English PDF guidebook.
The audio guide is web-based rather than app-based and includes real-time location support for each point at the site. It cannot be downloaded.
The PDF guidebook can be downloaded and kept for future use.
All travel documents are sent up to 6 days before your visit by WhatsApp, email, or GetYourGuide message.
E) Summary
See two landmark towers on Beijing's Central Axis with flexible entry and self-guided tools in English. A good fit for travelers who want independent sightseeing with clear digital support.
Includes
Bell Tower entry ticket
Drum Tower entry ticket
Online English audio guide link
English PDF guidebook
Excludes
Audio headset
Physical audio guide device
Live guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Other personal expenses
Important Information
- Enter anytime between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM. The site closes at 5:30 PM
- The Bell and Drum Towers are closed on Mondays
- Use the separate ticket sent by us for entry; the GetYourGuide QR code is not valid for direct entry
- The online audio guide is link-based, cannot be downloaded, and requires a stable mobile network during your visit
- The audio guide is valid until 11:59 PM on your travel date only
- Bring your own earphones for a better audio experience
- Peak-season tickets can sell out, so early booking is recommended
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
