Drum Tower

📌Beijing Drum Tower and Bell Tower, also known as "Beijing Bell and Drum Tower", is located at No. 9 Linzi, Zhonglouwan, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was the timekeeping center of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It was first built in the ninth year of Yuan Zhiyuan (1272), rebuilt in the eighteenth year of Ming Yongle (1420), the eighteenth year of Ming Jiajing (1539), and the bell tower rebuilt in the tenth year of Qing Qianlong (1745).

👍Beijing Drum Tower and Bell Tower are part of Beijing's central axis, including two ancient buildings, Beijing Drum Tower and Beijing Bell Tower. Beijing Drum Tower is bright red, with two floors, 46.7 meters high, facing north and south, covering an area of ​​about 7,000 square meters, covered with gray barrel tiles and green glazed edges, and is a double-eaved three-drop water wooden structure pavilion building, with 25 large drums remaining inside. The Bell Tower is a gray brick and stone building, with two floors, 47.9 meters high, facing north and south, covering an area of ​​about 6,000 square meters, with a double-eaved hip roof, and octagonal wooden frame bell racks and bronze bells and other cultural relics remaining inside.

Listen to "One Night in Beijing" at the Drum Tower, a duet of Peking opera and rock music that spans thousands of years

"One Night in Beijing, I left behind many feelings..." When the Shin band sang "One Night in Beijing" with its penetrating voice, the passion of rock and the charm of Peking Opera collided fiercely, instantly showing the unique charm of Beijing to the fullest, and successfully aroused my yearning for this ancient and modern city. With my love for this song, I plunged into Beijing and started a journey of exploration full of surprises.

When I first arrived in Beijing, I went straight to the Drum Tower. This ancient building carries the historical memory of Beijing, and every brick and stone seems to be telling stories of the past. Standing under the Drum Tower, the melody of "One Night in Beijing" echoed in my ears. Looking up, the flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, are full of simplicity and solemnity. The Bell Tower not far away echoes the Drum Tower, witnessing the changes of Beijing over the years. At this time, the song "I dare not ask for directions at midnight, for fear of walking into the depths of the flowers" seems to have a concrete picture, which makes me curious about the stories hidden in the hutongs.

Walking along the hutong, I felt like I was walking into a time tunnel. The well-arranged courtyards and mottled walls exude a strong sense of life. Here, the collision of Peking opera and rock can be seen everywhere. Occasionally, the singing of Peking opera can be heard in the hutong, which is melodious and graceful, which is the old Beijingers' adherence to traditional culture; not far away, the passionate rhythm of rock can be heard, which is the pursuit of trendy culture by young people. Two completely different musical styles are intertwined in this narrow hutong, and there is no sense of disobedience. Instead, it makes people feel the inclusive spirit of Beijing, a city that embraces all rivers.

On the west side of the Drum Tower, there is a popular livehouse - Jiangjinjiu. When night falls, this place becomes a paradise for rock lovers. On the stage, the band plays passionately, and the audience sways to the rhythm, shouting and cheering one after another. I am in it, feeling the power of rock, but the Peking Opera segment in "One Night in Beijing" keeps coming to my mind.

The Peking Opera themed cafe on Yangmeizhuxie Street is another peaceful place. Walking into the cafe, the rich coffee aroma is perfectly integrated with Peking Opera elements. Here, I not only tasted the mellow coffee, but also experienced the DIY face painting. In the process of hand-painting the face painting, I seemed to travel back to the golden age of Peking Opera and gained a deeper understanding of the art of Peking Opera.

When you come to Beijing, you can't miss the delicious food. Douzhi with Jiaoquan, this is the classic breakfast of old Beijing. The unique sour smell, like the Beijing taste that the lyrics dare not mention, makes people love and hate it. People who try it for the first time may be "dissuaded" by its taste, but after a few more sips, they can taste its unique charm. The "Jing A" craft beer bar in the alley is also a rare good place to go. Here, you can taste craft beer while chatting with friends from all over the world and experience Beijing's nightlife.

Beijing Drum Tower, located at the north end of Beijing's central axis, is an important building on Beijing's central axis. Its history can be traced back to the Yuan Dynasty. As the timekeeping center of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, it has undergone many reconstructions and restorations. The Drum Tower not only witnessed the changes in Beijing, but is also a good place for Chinese and foreign tourists to experience the charm of the ancient capital. Climbing the Drum Tower, you can overlook Jingshan, Beihai White Pagoda, CBD China Zun and other landmarks, and overlook the beautiful scenery of Shichahai.

The Drum Tower is located on the north-south axis of Beijing, north of Di'anmen. The Drum Tower was originally named Qi Zheng Tower and is magnificent. The Drum Tower was first built in 1272 during the Yuan Dynasty. The Drum Tower and the Bell Tower were the timekeeping centers of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. There were originally 25 drums inside, but only one remains. However, you can climb the tower to overlook Beijing.

The Drum Tower is one of the tallest and largest ancient buildings in Beijing. It is the most important ancient landmark building that has survived to this day. It is also a valuable source of information for studying the architectural form, structure, art, smelting, casting, and construction of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Beijing Drum Tower faces south and covers an area of ​​about 7,000 square meters. It is surrounded by low brick walls and has a pair of stone lions in front of the door. The tower is 46.7 meters high, 34 meters wide, and 22.4 meters deep. The Drum Tower is located in the northwest of Dongcheng District, at the northern end of the central axis of Beijing. It is adjacent to Caochang Hutong in the east, Jiugulou Street in the west, Di'anmenwai Street in the south, and Bell Tower in the north. The Beijing Drum Tower was a timekeeping tower in the ancient capital. It was built in the ninth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1272). It was originally named Qi Zheng Tower and was later destroyed by fire. Qi Zheng means Qi Zheng (sun, moon, gold, wood, water, fire, and Saturn). At that time, the tower was built in the center of Yuan Dadu. The Drum Tower we see now was rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, renovated during the reign of Emperor Jiajing, and renovated with government funding in 1984. The Beijing Drum Tower consists of two parts: the platform and the building. The base of the building is called the platform, which is 4 meters high. There are three archways on the north and south sides of the platform, and one archway on the left and right sides. The platform is a cross-shaped archway, which is a beamless brick and stone structure. The Beijing Drum Tower has a hip roof, gray barrel tiles, green glazed glazed edged roof, and a three-layer eaves structure. The platform is 56 meters long from east to west and 33 meters wide from north to south. There is a small north-facing door in the northeast corner, with 69 stone steps inside, which can lead to the upper floor. The building is a wooden structure with two floors. There were originally 25 drums in the hall on the second floor of the Drum Tower, including 1 big drum (representing a year) and 24 group drums (representing the 24 solar terms). The only remaining broken main drum was used in the late Qing Dynasty. The scratches on the cowhide drum surface were caused by the bayonet when the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded Beijing. The existing 25 drums are replicas of the size of those during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. The street on the south side of the Drum Tower was called Gulouxia Street in the Ming Dynasty and Gulou Street in the Qing Dynasty. It is now Di'anmenwai Street. There is a dense network of hutongs on both sides of this street. For example, the popular tourist attraction Nanluoguxiang is on the east side of Di'anmenwai Street. This street is quite lively, with Di'anmen Department Store, many restaurants and small shops, and the snack branch of Huguo Temple and the Muslim restaurant Wangdelou are all here. Now the generation is encouraged to restore the original appearance of history and develop tourism. The famous hutong tour is in this area.

Beijing Bell and Drum Tower is an important building on the central axis of Beijing. It is located at the north end of Di'anmenwai Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was the timekeeping center of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It provided accurate time information to the residents of Beijing through the "morning bell and evening drum". It is also one of the largest ancient bell and drum towers in China.

20250426 Drum Tower, I came to Beijing's Drum Tower to see Zhao Lei's "Drum Tower" and took bus No. 107. When bus No. 107 gets close to the Drum Tower, it will play Zhao Lei's "Drum Tower". When I heard it, the corners of my mouth rose unconsciously. I recorded it with my mobile phone video. Next to it are Nanluoguxiang and Drum Tower Park, with many literary young people and delicious food. It's worth coming!

You can see the central axis, the whole view of Houhai Lake, and the China Zun when you climb up the Drum Tower. There are drum performances in the Drum Tower regularly, which are very nice to watch. Recently, the New Year Goods Festival is being held, which is very lively.

Beijing's winter has a unique charm! In fact, Beijing is no longer the capital city of my childhood, which has both the domineering imperial capital and the fireworks of the market. Some people now say that it is like an international metropolis, some say it is a modern new city, and some say it is like a large construction site. For us, the native Beijingers, it has long been unrecognizable and lost its soul. We no longer recognize it and it doesn't recognize us...
Let's get back to the point! When Xidan, Wangfujing, Qianmen, and Dashilan have been played with so many times but are still being played with, Di'anmenwai Street and Old Drum Tower Street should be the places that still retain some of the charm of the old Beijing city! ? It is also my favorite place to visit in winter. From Nanluoguxiang, go through Fangzhuanchang Hutong and come out from the back door bridge to Di'anmenwai Street. You can go to Shichahai from Yandaixie Street, or go to Gulou and go east to Guijie. Stroll in the hutong to find the shadow of childhood (excessive commercialization makes it difficult to find the shadow). The outbreak of the epidemic last year has added some special scenes here. The old brands on both sides have come out to set up stalls. Every hutong has set up an epidemic prevention post. Passers-by wear masks. The ancient landmarks of the capital-the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower are also closed because of the epidemic... When it returns to normal one day, all of these will become your and my memories today, and memories will eventually be forgotten by people...

Coming out from behind Jingshan is Di'anmen. To the north of Di'anmen is the Drum Tower. Behind the Drum Tower is the Bell Tower. They are all major buildings on the central axis of Beijing. The Drum Tower is tall and magnificent. You can go up to visit the Bell and Drum Tower to see Jingshan and the White Pagoda of Beihai. Di'anmenwai Street in front of the Drum Tower is also very lively, with many places to eat. It is very close to Shichahai, Yandaixie Street, and Nanluoguxiang, so you can visit them together.

After eating Yaoji Fried Liver Wontons in Gulou, it is a good place to take a walk

Come here for a stroll and enjoy the beauty of the Bell and Drum Tower at night🥰

Accompanying friends who grew up under the Drum Tower to climb the city wall and recall childhood days——
My friend grew up under the Drum Tower. She went to Guozishi Kindergarten and Yaerhutong Primary School. She played in the area under the Drum Tower every day when she was little. Of course, the Drum Tower was not a famous tourist attraction or a popular check-in spot at that time. Later, she moved away. Today, I want to accompany her back to the Drum Tower and climb the tower to see the place where she lived when she was a child and recall her childhood.
Walking all the way from the north to the Drum Tower, we passed Guozi City Kindergarten, Yaer Hutong Primary School, and many other places that instantly brought back many childhood memories for my friend. However, her former home had been there for too long, and the Drum Tower had changed so much that we were unable to determine its exact location. After the tourism market recovered, the Drum Tower also regained its bustling status a few years ago, and it was even more popular than before. In addition, today's weather was really good, with blue sky and white clouds and extremely high visibility. So when we walked to the Drum Tower, we could see tourists taking photos and checking in all over the street, as well as Internet celebrities who were live-streaming. It was really lively. Fortunately, most people didn't seem to know that the city tower was now open for visits, so we went around to the north entrance to the city and found that there were not many people at the ticket inspection channel. The tickets were bought online a long time ago, and you can pass by swiping your ID card. The stairs to the city are long and steep, which is enough to "dissuade" many elderly and weak people. Perhaps this is why most tour groups do not take the city as an itinerary.
There are many imitation Qing Dynasty drums stored in the tower. The drums in the tower are mainly used for telling time. There is also a real drum that was used in the tower. After hundreds of years of wind and rain, it is broken and incomplete and is placed in a glass cover for protection. Only the south side of the tower is open. As a tall building on the central axis of Beijing, standing on the tower and looking south is Jingshan, Beihai White Pagoda is in the southwest, CBD China Zun is in the southeast, and looking down, you can see Shichahai not far away. Both the east and west sides are blocked by railings, so you can't see the scenery in other directions. Although my friend has lived here since she was a child, it was her first time to climb the city. So she stood on the tower and looked down at the scene that was once the most familiar but now a little strange. She was full of emotion. When she was a carefree child, how could she imagine that the Drum Tower and Beijing would become what they are today after many years? The speed of development is so fast that it is unpredictable.
Now the lower level of the tower is open to the public. It is a large exhibition hall with many contents about Beijing's ancient bells, the development and changes of the bell and drum tower, Beijing's central axis, etc. At intervals, there will be light and shadow performances projected on the four sides and the walls above, and the contents are also about Beijing's central axis. The bell and drum tower is an important building on the central axis of Beijing. In ancient times, the central axis started from Yongdingmen in the south and ended at the bell and drum tower in the north; but now the central axis has even expanded to Daxing Airport in the south and extended to Olympic Forest Park in the north. The city's development speed is also amazing. When leaving the drum tower, I heard a huge drum sound on the tower. It turned out that there were several fixed periods of drum performances on the drum tower every day.

[Fun] Very suitable for checking in and taking photos, easy to produce photos
[Value for money] And taking photos and checking in is free, you can call your bestie to come together

Many people come to the Drum Tower to check in, but they just take photos on the Drum Tower Street and miss the real fun of the Bell and Drum Tower! The blogger has been to the Drum Tower at least five or six times. I strongly recommend that you go to the Bell and Drum Tower to have a look. Climb up and look far, overlooking the entire Beijing city, there will be countless surprises!
The detailed strategy is as follows:
🌟Location: The entrance is behind the popular check-in spot on Gulou Street. Go around to the small square on the central axis and you will see the entrance of the Bell and Drum Tower. The two entrances face each other.
🌟Photography: Take photos of the Drum Tower from the Bell Tower (P1), and take photos of Jingshan Mountain (P2), China Zun (P3), and Drum Tower Street (P4-5) from the Drum Tower. The image exhibition at the Drum Tower is also suitable for taking photos (P7-8)

Beijing Drum Tower, located at No. 9, Zhonglouwan, Dongcheng District, Beijing, was the timekeeping center of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It was first built in the ninth year of Yuan Zhiyuan in the Yuan Dynasty (1272), rebuilt in the eighteenth year of Ming Yongle (1420), the eighteenth year of Ming Jiajing (1539), and the bell tower rebuilt in the tenth year of Qing Qianlong (1745).

In-depth experience, fun tour of Drum Tower + Bell Tower

I was fortunate enough to become an experience officer and experience the real-life exploration activity of "The Secret Key of Time".

This was a successful attempt!
Combine script-killing with sightseeing tours
It’s really interesting!

There are 20 levels in total
Each level has some knowledge points
We need to obtain from the visit
No more sightseeing tours.
I hope there will be more events like this!
He must be a die-hard fan of his!

Beijing currently has seven World Heritage sites, making it the city with the most World Heritage sites in the world. So, where will Beijing's next World Heritage site be? The answer lies on Beijing's central axis.
At present, the application for World Heritage status for the Central Axis of Beijing is in full swing. As the most famous ancient buildings on this line that have not been applied for World Heritage status, the Bell Tower and Drum Tower will definitely be applied for World Heritage status as part of the Central Axis.
The Bell and Drum Tower is located at the north end of Di'anmenwai Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is a national key cultural relic protection site. Although many ancient cities in China have built bell and drum towers for ancient timekeeping, Beijing, as the capital of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, has the largest and tallest bell and drum tower.
In ancient times, the drum tower would beat drums at night and the bell tower would ring bells to tell time, which is known as "morning bells and evening drums". The existing bell and drum towers in Beijing are all Ming Dynasty buildings. The drum tower is in the south and has a traditional three-layered hip roof structure, similar to most ancient buildings in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The bell tower is in the north and has a unique style, with a two-story beamless hall structure, similar to the beamless hall of the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing.

The Drum Tower is the central axis of old Beijing. Together with the Bell Tower, it is called the Bell and Drum Tower. The vermilion building is very eye-catching. The first thing you see after exiting the Shichahai subway station on Line 8 is definitely the red Drum Tower. The ticket price is not expensive, 30 yuan for the Bell and Drum Tower. There will also be a drum performance in the afternoon. You can see Jingshan Park opposite when you climb the Drum Tower. The stairs to the Drum Tower are quite steep, so you need to pay attention to safety when going upstairs.

Drum Tower is a scenic spot at the end of Beijing's central axis. There are large hutongs around it that can be visited together. Shichahai, Nanluo, Deshengmen, Di'anmen... are all within easy reach. An old man in front of the Drum Tower is eating the old Beijing snack glutinous rice cake, which instantly makes people feel like traveling through time and space.

Serving the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the Bell and Drum Tower has stood opposite each other not far from each other for 652 years.
The bell tower is not open, and the drum tower is open at 1:30 pm. The ticket to the drum tower is 10 yuan for the full ticket and 5 yuan for the half ticket. The stairs are several floors high and very steep. People with acrophobia and knee problems should consider it. Upstairs, there is an introduction to the timekeeping methods of the past dynasties and a display of tools, and you can lean on the railing to overlook Jingshan.

The travel plan can be like this: Drum Tower + Houhai + Nanluoguxiang, where there are the ancient bell and drum tower, ancient waters, and the ancient commercial street Nanluoguxiang. You can also buy a candied haws and experience the life atmosphere of old Beijing!

Beijing Drum Tower is located at No. 9, Linzi, Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng District, Beijing, covering an area of ​​about 7,000 square meters. As the timekeeping center of the capital during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, the North Bell and Drum Tower is one of the landmark buildings of the ancient capital Beijing.

A building on the central axis of Beijing, from here you can stand high and overlook the whole Beijing, so when you come here you will know what the streets and alleys of Beijing are like, which is of great help in understanding Beijing's Shichahai.

"Tight eighteen, slow eighteen" The stairs to the top are very steep, so be careful when going down. Standing on the Drum Tower and looking at the alleys below is a unique experience. Jingshan, White Pagoda, and Shichahai are all in sight. It is worth the climb

The ticket to the Drum Tower is 20 yuan, and half price for those over 60 years old. The stairs to the Drum Tower are very steep. You can see Jingshan, Beihai and Beijing City to the south. The tower to the north is not open, so you can't see north, which is a bit regrettable. There is a Chinese timepiece exhibition on the Drum Tower. The Bell Tower is currently under maintenance and is not open.

Beijing Drum Tower is a group of ancient buildings located at the north end of the north-south central axis of Beijing, at the north end of Di'anmenwai Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. The two towers are placed vertically in front and back, majestic and magnificent, with high technical level and immortal artistic value, fully demonstrating the wisdom and strength of the ancient working people. You should visit both the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower.

Landmark of Old Beijing
[Fun] Full of fun
[Price/performance ratio] Yes
Feel the wisdom of the ancients

There are many hidden gems in the alleys near the Bell and Drum Tower!
If you don't have too much time, take a walk along the central axis of Beijing and slowly learn about the history of the Bell and Drum Tower. It's a very rewarding experience!

The so-called morning bell and evening drum are all rituals for the ancients to tell time. At dusk, when you climb the Drum Tower, you can see the West Mountain, the North Sea, Jingshan Mountain, and the China World Trade Center. The Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Vermillion Bird are all in sight. The south of the mountain and the north of the water are called Yang. The Yin side is not open, so you can't see the Black Tortoise.

The bronze bell on the bell tower weighs 63 tons. It is the earliest and heaviest bronze bell in the world. It is also blessed by the legend of "the goddess who cast the bell", so the title of "king of bells" is well deserved. The bell tower is located in the north of the drum tower. It is also a landmark building on the central axis of Beijing. In ancient times, the central axis of Beijing started from Yongdingmen in the south and ended at the bell tower in the north, but now the central axis of Beijing has expanded to the Olympic Forest Park in the north and the Daxing Airport in the south. The scale of the city has expanded several times. In the past, if the bell rang on the bell tower, the whole city could hear it, but now if the bell tower rings again, it is estimated that it will be good if it can be heard within the Second Ring Road. Like the drum tower, the entrance to the bell tower is also on the north side. It is also a steep and long staircase. People with weak bodies should not force themselves. Safety first. After climbing the city, you can see the Yongle bronze bell in the center of the tower. The "king of bells" is really very shocking and worth a serious look from all angles. The tower also displays the history of bronze bells, the rules of ringing bells in ancient times, and the legend of the bell-casting goddess. After reading this, you can improve your knowledge and gain a lot. In addition, the view from the bell tower is much better than that from the drum tower, because it is open to all four directions, unlike the drum tower which is only open to the south. Standing on the bell tower, you can overlook the scenery in all directions, including the protected bungalow area in the near distance and the various landmark buildings in Beijing in the distance, such as the CCTV Tower in the west, the China Zun in the east, the Olympic Tower in the north, etc. You can enjoy the scenery for dozens of minutes. The ticket to the bell tower is 10 yuan, and there is also a package ticket with the drum tower for 30 yuan. You can buy it on site or online.

After the tourism market recovered, the Drum Tower also returned to the bustle of a few years ago, and the popularity is even higher than before. In addition, the weather today is really good, with blue sky and white clouds and extremely high visibility. So when you walk to the front of the Drum Tower, you can see tourists taking photos and checking in all over the street, as well as Internet celebrities who live broadcast live. It is really lively. Fortunately, most people don’t seem to know that the city tower is now open for visits, so I went around to the north entrance to the city and found that there were not many people in the ticket inspection channel. The tickets were bought online a long time ago. You can pass by just swiping your ID card. The stairs to the city are long and steep, which is enough to "dissuade" many elderly and weak people. Perhaps this is why most tour groups do not take climbing the city as an itinerary. There are many imitations of the Qing Dynasty drums stored in the city tower. The drums in the Drum Tower are mainly used for timekeeping. There is also a real drum that has been used in the city tower. After hundreds of years of wind and rain, it has been broken and incomplete and is placed in a glass cover for protection. Only the south side of the tower is open. As a tall building on the central axis of Beijing, if you stand on the tower and look south, you can see Jingshan Mountain, Beihai White Pagoda in the southwest, and CBD China Zun in the southeast. If you look down, you can see Shichahai not far away. The east and west sides are blocked by railings, so you can't see the scenery in other directions. Now the lower level of the tower is also open. It is a large exhibition hall with many contents about Beijing's ancient bells, the development and changes of the bell and drum tower, Beijing's central axis, etc. At intervals, there will be light and shadow performances projected on the four sides and the overhead walls, and the content is also about Beijing's central axis.

I came to Shichahai to listen to the band's live performance and passed by the Drum Tower.
transportation:
It takes less than 10 minutes to walk from Exit A2 of Shichahai Station on Metro Line 8 to see the Drum Tower. There are many attractions nearby, so there are many people on weekends and afternoons. Ground transportation is prone to traffic jams. There are many places to eat and play nearby, and there are many shops and supporting facilities. You can also go for a walk in Houhai.

At the north end of Di'anmenwai Street, the central axis of the old Beijing city, there is a majestic palace-style building - the Drum Tower, which is actually a time-telling tower in the ancient city. The Beijing Drum Tower was built in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty. It is a building built on a high brick platform with a base of 4 meters high. There are 5 double-eaved wooden palaces on the platform, which are more than 46 meters high. The red walls, red railings, carved beams and painted buildings are very majestic. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower in Beijing are located at the northern end of the central axis of the capital. Due to its architectural form similar to that of a city tower and the unique form of flying eaves and wings, it has high artistic value and aesthetic appeal, and has become a famous cultural landscape.

This is an important building in the Di'anmen area. It has now been built into the Bell and Drum Tower Park, and tourists can go up to the tower to enjoy the scenery of Houhai. Every day, there is a mix of traffic, people and pigeons in the sky. In addition, the surrounding commercial atmosphere is also very strong, and it is very lively from afternoon to night.

It's worth a visit. I like it very much. It's very beautiful.

Beijing's Drum Tower and Bell Tower are located on Beijing's Central Axis Road. They are larger than those in other cities. Drum Tower Square is a place for citizens to relax and have fun, especially in the summer evenings.

Beijing Drum Tower is a group of ancient buildings located at the north end of the north-south central axis of Beijing, at the north end of Di'anmenwai Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. The two towers are placed vertically in front and back, majestic and magnificent, with high technical level and immortal artistic value, fully demonstrating the wisdom and strength of the ancient working people.

The Drum Tower in the city center is one of the few remaining in the country, mainly from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Drum Tower in Beijing shows the royal style, with a large and solemn size. There are too many ancient monuments in Beijing, but the Drum Tower seems to be much more low-key and is not a popular attraction; the surrounding area is still the old Beijing city, with many alleys and the flavor of old Beijing.

The stairs are quite steep, so try not to go there with children. The content inside is probably not very good for children. After going up to the Drum Tower, only half of the terrace is open. It is windy up there, and the view covers half of the old city. You can see Jingshan and Beihai in the distance.

The timekeeping center during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It was already evening when I went there. There is a cultural square between the bell tower and the drum tower. Many children and adults played there at night.

The historic buildings in Beijing’s urban area are full of Beijing’s cultural characteristics.

Because of time constraints, I didn't go inside, I just walked around the city wall outside, but it was still very beautiful, and the night view was also beautiful. In fact, many places are much more beautiful at night than during the day.

It is worth going to witness history. Climbing the ladder is also a challenge. The wisdom and intelligence of the ancients left precious children for future generations to increase their knowledge and understand the humanities. The profound Chinese culture is deeply engraved in our minds.

Immersive experience, you can experience different time management

The Drum Tower and Bell Tower were both built in the Yuan Dynasty. They were destroyed and rebuilt during the Yongle Period of the Ming Dynasty. There were originally 25 large drums on the Drum Tower, which was used to tell the time of "Beijing Time" during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. At the right time, we happened to encounter a drum performance. Climbing up a long and steep flight of stairs, we can look across the tower and see Jingshan Park.

The first impression is that it is very imposing, taller than the surrounding buildings. Maybe the current urban planning does not allow it to be taller than it. Or maybe the land price here is too high. The drum tower is a later antique replica. There are performances to watch.

Beijing's Gulou business district is a gathering place for young artists, because across the street from Gulou are Shichahai, Yandaixie Street, and Bar Street, all of which are well-known to everyone. In comparison, the bell tower in the same square seems to be less popular.

I took a photo when the sightseeing Ding Ding car passed by.

There are many cultural relics in the east and west districts of Beijing. The Drum Tower is located on Di'anmenwai Street, and the area nearby is very prosperous. The majestic Drum Tower contrasts beautifully with the surrounding old Beijing alleys. There are many old Beijing specialty restaurants nearby, making it very convenient for dining.

The Bell and Drum Tower in Beijing is a symbol of Beijing's traditional culture and is worth appreciating. The morning bell and evening drum, the Bell and Drum Tower is a symbol of time and a memory of old Beijing.

I went to Yandaixie Street for a date. I drove there, but it was difficult to park, so I drove around twice and parked next to the Drum Tower. I accidentally found the Drum Tower sign. It felt very casual. It was actually on the same sign as the Bell Tower.

Beijing Drum Tower is located on Di'anmenwai Street in Dongcheng District, at a T-junction, opposite the Bell Tower. It was built in 1272 AD and has a long history. It is a niche attraction in Beijing and is not as beautiful and famous as the Drum Tower in Xi'an.

In the Drum Tower, I felt the weight and depth of history! Traveling through time and space, I witnessed the changes of history. There is also an exhibition hall on the first floor where you can check in and get stamps. It is a special journey with children, and it is still worth it. Thumbs up!

The Drum Tower is located at the northern end of the north-south central axis of the capital. It can be seen 200 meters away from the north exit of Shichahai Metro Station. There are also bell towers and Yandaixie Street around it. It was once the timekeeping center of the capital of Ming and Qing dynasties. It was very large, but it is no longer open to the public.

The century-old building is one of the local landmarks and is very magnificent.

This is a very historic building that has witnessed China's century-long history. It is highly recommended.

There are still a lot of people walking from the subway station, but after the time, there are obviously fewer people. It is still good to take pictures when you go around to the front of the Drum Tower, especially the gate, which is not crowded.

Beijing Drum Tower is really famous. I came here to see it when I was looking for a subway station. It is near Shichahai. Both the bus and subway are considered hub stations. I remember that this Drum Tower in Beijing also has a corresponding Bell and Drum Tower. Both buildings are very beautiful.

There are various timers on the Drum Tower in Beijing, each of which is very ingenious.

The Drum Tower is one of the landmark buildings of the ancient capital of Beijing, and it has a sense of age. Tickets are required to visit the tower, and the price is not expensive. The stairs to the Drum Tower are a bit steep, but it feels good to climb up and see the scenery.

The Drum Tower at night is an ancient witness, not just a relic of the past. Every time I come here, I feel a little bit of resentment because of the traffic jam, thinking that it affects the current traffic.

Many cities in China have their own bell and drum towers, which usually become local landmarks. At present, among the existing bell and drum towers in China, the bell and drum tower in the ancient capital of Beijing is the best preserved and the largest in scale. There is an idiom called "evening drum and morning bell", which refers to a method of timekeeping. The drum tower and bell tower in Beijing were the timekeeping places in Beijing during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

Beijing Drum Tower is a group of ancient buildings located at the northern end of the north-south central axis of Beijing. It is located at the northern end of Di'anmenwai Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing, and is very close to Yanxidai Lane. You can walk around together.

Good experience. Feel the charm of the Drum Tower. Worth visiting. The red drum is very shocking. The experience is very strong. The architecture of old Beijing. The ancient hawking sounds. The measurement of time. Feel the wisdom of the ancients.

Located on the central axis of Beijing. It is one of the most famous landmark buildings in Beijing. The bell tower is on the north side. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the drum tower is not open, so you can only take photos from the road. Take the subway to Shichahai and walk north.

Although it is not as beautiful and spectacular as the Drum Tower in Xi'an, there is really nothing particularly dazzling about such buildings in Beijing. The Drum Tower in Beijing is at a T-shaped intersection, which is different from the intersections in other cities.

Beijing Drum Tower is located at the north end of Di'anmenwai Street in Beijing, south of the bell tower on the south side of the midpoint of the North Second Ring Road, and about 100 meters away from the bell tower. Beijing Drum Tower is located in the Yuan Dynasty capital city and is called Qi Zheng Tower. It is a wooden structure that has been burned down many times and rebuilt many times. Like the Beijing Bell Tower, Beijing Drum Tower was rebuilt in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420 AD). In the Qing Dynasty, the Drum Tower was rebuilt twice in the 5th year of Jiaqing (1800 AD) and the 20th year of Guangxu (1894 AD). After that, especially after the founding of New China, people have repaired and painted the Beijing Drum Tower many times, so that it still maintains its majestic, spectacular and beautiful appearance.

It is a very representative building, with a drum tower in front and a bell tower in the back, which is also the source of the morning and evening bells. Standing on the drum tower, you can see Jingshan Mountain and Beihai White Pagoda. The stairs are too steep, not suitable for the elderly and children, and those who are afraid of heights should also be cautious.

Beijing Drum Tower is located on Di'anmenwai Street. It is a landmark ancient building. It faces south and is located at the north end of the north-south axis. You can walk and see the old Beijing-style alleys and century-old trees on both sides.

It is strongly recommended to climb the tower when the sky is blue and the clouds are white. It would be nice if you could circle the Drum Tower. The iron railings are too high, which affects the viewing effect.

Tickets are issued quickly, which is very convenient. It is a very worthwhile place to visit. You can learn knowledge in the exhibition hall. My children said they want to go again. The service is also very good. The prices of the stalls are also very reasonable. It was not too crowded during the May Day holiday, and the experience was still very good. I wandered around for more than two hours. If the time was short, it would not be so interesting to just take a quick look.

Beijing Drum Tower and Bell Tower, also known as "Beijing Bell and Drum Tower", is located at No. 9 Linzi, Zhonglouwan, Dongcheng District, Beijing. It was the timekeeping center of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. It was first built in the ninth year of Yuan Zhiyuan in the Yuan Dynasty (1272), rebuilt in the eighteenth year of Ming Yongle (1420), the Drum Tower was rebuilt in the eighteenth year of Ming Jiajing (1539), and the Bell Tower was rebuilt in the tenth year of Qing Qianlong (1745).

The narrow stairs, high steps, and simple handrails are a bit daunting. I climbed the stairs carefully and only when I got up did I see the central axis of Beijing! The scenery is really good. After coming down, I went to Yaoji Chaoganpin to taste the old Beijing fried liver and two taels of steamed buns. It was delicious! It’s a pity that the shouting in the store is no longer the pleasant Beijing accent.

The square Drum Tower is Chinese red in color, which is different from the Drum Tower in Xi'an. This Drum Tower has a modern history of more than 800 years, and Xi'an has an ancient Qin style.

Ancient streets, clean alleys, and old men sharpening knives while pushing carts. Beijing's unique alley culture

Beijing Drum Tower is very impressive. Just look up from Yandaixie Street and you will see it. I happened to meet a couple taking wedding photos. Congratulations!

Cultural relics protection units, but no tourism development and corresponding protection have been carried out, and they are not open to the public. You can see them from outside. Cultural relics and historical sites are non-renewable and must be well protected. Cultural relics and historical sites can tell the history of the past.

A landmark building in Beijing, you can see it when you come out of Yandaixie Street. There are many people taking travel photos here. The red wall is very suitable for taking beautiful photos. You can see Jingshan Mountain in the distance from the second floor. Why are the stairs so steep? Many people carry their children on their backs when going downstairs.

The drum in the drum tower is very big and impressive. There are more than 100 steps, and it is not tiring to climb up. The scenery above is also very good, and you can see the whole scenic area. There are not many people up there, but there are many exhibits. There are also movies to watch.

At the end of the National Day holiday, I had to wander around Beijing, and I ended up here. It was not too long a walk from Luoguxiang, and I arrived here. It was a little late when I got there, so the place was closed, but the big flower bed at the door was quite beautiful.

The 20 yuan ticket to the Drum Tower is worth it just to climb the stairs! It's long and steep!

A song by Zhao Lei made the drum tower in the alley popular again

The North Bell and Drum Tower, as the timekeeping center of the capital during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, is one of the landmark buildings of the ancient capital of Beijing. It is now a key national cultural relic protection site.

Very good, worth a visit

There are performances at the Drum Tower, and you can see the central axis over there.
The steps to the Bell and Drum Tower are quite steep.

It's OK. I don't think it's necessary to spend money to go up there. Haha. Although it's quite cheap, I think it's enough to just take some photos outside. There's no need to spend money. Overall it's OK. When you go up there, there are just a few big drums and sometimes people perform!

You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the imperial city. You can walk through the alleys, climb the steps that are almost calf-high to the Drum Tower, and watch a drum performance. It's amazing!

There is really no point in going up to the two ancient cities, you can just take a look.

Very nice, ancient cultural relics and ancient buildings. Very stylish. High cost performance.

It's worth a visit, very impressive, the stairs are a bit narrow and long, but after climbing up the building you can see the central axis of Beijing, it's still worth it

A representative building of Beijing style, the city tower is in the middle of the road, which is divided into two sides after the city tower. There are Yinding Bridge and Yandaixie Street nearby, as well as many old Beijing specialty shops and time-honored brands. It is worth spending half a day visiting.

One of the historical sites of old Beijing, it is on the same central axis (Beijing's central symmetry axis) as the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, and Bell Tower. It has a long history and is the central area of ​​Beijing. The nearby business is prosperous, and there are many old alleys. It is a must-visit place for visitors to Beijing. The red wall next to the Drum Tower is a beautiful check-in point. There are famous attractions such as Shichahai and Nanluoguxiang around it, as well as many celebrity residences, old courtyards and other ancient buildings. It is definitely worth a visit.

The amusement facilities here are very complete, which can't be seen in other places in China. There are many strange and exotic foods here. There are also endless crowds. The only drawback is that the price is too high.

The escalator in the Drum Tower is spectacular, and it is quite interesting to climb up and look far into the distance. The cultural and creative products are also good, and there are a lot of delicious food around!

There are many kinds of timers. Learn about the history of timekeeping tools.

The atmosphere of old Beijing is very strong, and there are many famous time-honored brands around here. There are also many film and television dramas that are based on this place. It is the real living environment of the people of old Beijing!

The last building in the northern section of the central axis line, with a long history!

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Beijing Drum Tower is located on Di'anmenwai Street in Dongcheng District. It is an important historical building on the central axis of Beijing and is adjacent to the Bell Tower. It was built in the Yuan Dynasty and has undergone many renovations. It is an ancient timekeeping center with profound historical and cultural value. Ancient timers and musical instruments are displayed in the Drum Tower, and there are regular drum performances, so that tourists can experience the ancient timekeeping culture. The surrounding alleys and courtyards are well preserved, suitable for experiencing the living atmosphere of old Beijing. The Drum Tower is a good place to understand the ancient Beijing time culture and architectural art, suitable for history lovers and cultural explorers.

The Drum Tower is located on Di'anmenwai Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing. It is one of the landmark buildings of the ancient capital of Beijing and an important building that bears witness to Chinese history. The Drum Tower is now a national key cultural relic protection unit.