Highlights
- Explore both towers with digital audio support
- Enter with a pre-arranged ticket sent before travel
- Visit anytime from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM entry hours
- Use separate entry tickets, not the GYG booking QR code
- Learn the site at your own pace with route and map help
Description
A) Overview
Visit the Bell and Drum Towers at the northern end of Beijing's central axis with pre-arranged entry tickets, an online English audio guide, and an English PDF guidebook. This ticket is designed for independent travelers who want to explore at their own pace while using digital tools for route support, site information, and practical visit tips.
B) Why choose this
Get Bell Tower and Drum Tower entry in one booking
Use an online English audio guide with live location for each spot
Read an English PDF guidebook with route text, map, transport tips, and photo spots
Reduce time spent buying tickets on site
Secure tickets earlier during busy periods when availability can be limited
C) What to expect
After booking, you will receive a separate QR-code e-ticket, the English PDF guidebook, and the online audio guide link by WhatsApp, email, or GYG message before travel.
On your travel date, arrive at the Bell and Drum Towers between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM for entry.
Use the separate ticket we send you to enter. The GYG booking QR code cannot be used directly at the attraction.
Enter the Bell Tower and Drum Tower and explore the site independently.
Open the online English audio guide on your phone during the visit. The guide works through a web link, cannot be downloaded, and includes live location for each sight.
Use the English PDF guidebook for background information, suggested route text, map, transport suggestions, and photo tips.
You may continue visiting until closing time at 5:30 PM.
D) Important notes
Entry is available only between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM. The site closes at 5:30 PM.
Closed on Mondays.
Bring your passport or valid ID if requested for ticket verification.
The GYG QR code is not valid for direct entry. Use only the separate attraction ticket sent by us.
We send the attraction QR-code ticket, PDF guidebook, and audio guide link up to 6 days before travel by WhatsApp, email, or GYG message.
The online audio guide cannot be downloaded and requires a stable mobile internet connection during use.
The audio guide link is valid only until 11:59 PM on the travel date.
Please bring your own earphones for a better audio experience. Earphones are not included.
Peak season tickets can be difficult to secure, so earlier booking is recommended.
E) Summary
A self-guided Bell and Drum Towers visit with entry tickets, online audio support, and a downloadable English PDF guidebook.
Clear entry and delivery rules help reduce on-site confusion.
Includes
Bell Tower entrance ticket
Drum Tower entrance ticket
Entrance fees (if option selected)
English online audio guide link with live location
English PDF guidebook
Separate QR-code attraction ticket sent before travel
Excludes
Audio device or earphones
Physical audio guide device
Live tour guide
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off
Personal expenses
Mobile internet / data for the online audio guide
Important Information
- Bring your passport or valid ID if requested for ticket verification
- Enter between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM only
- The site closes at 5:30 PM
- Closed on Mondays
- Use the separate attraction ticket we send. The GYG QR code cannot be used for entry
- We send the attraction ticket, PDF guidebook, and audio guide link up to 6 days before travel by WhatsApp, email, or GYG message
- The online audio guide cannot be downloaded
- A stable mobile internet connection is required to use the online audio guide
- The audio guide link is valid only until 11:59 PM on the travel date
- Bring your own earphones for better audio quality
- Peak season tickets can sell out, so earlier booking is recommended
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
