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The Beijing drum tower is typical of many found all over China. This one has a set of very steep steps leading up to the actual drum chamber. At the top you can walk around the outside walkway to get a view of the surrounding area and read about the different seasons celebrated by the Chinese. Inside are a set of very large drums which are used to play a drum serenade demonstrating the old techniques used to notify the local people of the passage of time. There is also an interesting side display of time pieces driven by candles or water.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Enjoyed our visit here on our last day in Beijing. Had an early evening flight back to the States so had enough time to visit in the morning. We literally stumbled upon these two structures after exiting the nearby subway and glad we did. The drum Tower still has an original portion of a drum that was used hundreds of years ago, along with replacement ones looking much newer. The Bell tower has a large Bell but not sure if it is an original. Both the towers are right across from each other so you can easily see both on the same trip. About two minute walk from each other. Beware they both have steep stairs to climb. No elevators. Together with Yandai Xie street nearby, the visit to this area was worthwhile. …
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Went to the drum tower as it was almost near closing time and we managed to catch the drum performance which lasted for almost five minutes. Take note that the steps to the top of the tower is long and tiring, but the view is worth it. Very accessible and location is not hard to find.…
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Date of experience: December 2019
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The tower itself is pretty cool, seemingly plunked down right in the middle of a regular neighborhood it is probably missed by most tourists. But I would recommend trying to come and pay a visit if only to watch the locals hang out in the square out front of the tower. Really cool activities including a foot game using a shuttlecock... one tiny lady was so good at it I watched her for several minutes in awe.…
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Date of experience: December 2019
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The Bell and Drum Towers are great and well worth a visit. Unfortunately we were on a tour and didn't get to go up them.
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Date of experience: October 2019
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