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Book your tickets in advance to avoid long queues and sold-out situations at the entrance, and enjoy the beautiful views from the Drum Tower in Beijing.

Highlights

• A must-visit destination for culture enthusiasts
• Home to the King of Ancient Chinese Bells
• Offering stunning views from the northernmost point of Beijing's central axis

Description

Bell and Drum Towers sit at the northern end of the central axis of Beijing. Initially built in the Yuan Dynasty (1206–1368), they were the time-telling center of Beijing through the Yuan, Ming (1368–1644), and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties. There used to be 25 drums in the Drum Tower. The bell cast during the Yongle era (1403–1424) of the Ming Dynasty weighs 63 tons, thus is known the “King of Ancient Bells” of China. Time was told by “a dusk drum and a morning bell.” Bell and Drum Towers in Beijing has been the model of the kind from ancient China and topped the others as Bell and Drum Towers in the capital city. They boast a long history of time-telling and the largest drum and bell across the country. Also, the two buildings are unique in their layout, Bell Tower slightly north to Drum Tower. The architectural complex of Bell and Drum Towers is a historic site under the state-level protection and covers an area of 12,597 square meters.

Includes

Bell Towers entry Tickets Drum Towers entry Tickets An English Textual and Visual Guide for Bell and Drum Towers

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund