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There isn't much here honestly, but if you can put your mindset into that of being in the Ming Dynasty and you enjoy history you will have a good time. There is only Chinese for the text panels, so if you know Chinese there will be alot of more information for you to take in. Its best to buy the Bell Tower and Drum Tower combination tickets. They are close to each other and both worth visiting.…
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Date of experience: December 2020
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Small site, easy to get to, easy to see. A combines ticket for the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower is worth it. Foreigners without Chinese ID cards should buy tickets online through CTrip. Can also do that onsight by scanning a QR Code. Passport information is required, though documents themselves were not checked.…
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Date of experience: December 2020
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At night the tower is beautifully lit! Love the open walk area around it along with the little store font shops and great dumpling restaurants! If your around go see it, but if not I do not recommend going completely out of your way. Hope that helps make a decision.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Built in 1384 (although reconstructed and moved to its current location about 700 years ago), it is China's most admired bell tower. Visit the interior museum to grasp the history and see the amazing artifacts from the region, some being over 2,000 years old.
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Date of experience: November 2020
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We visited in July 2020 and were hoping to see the landmark but it is under restoration. From what I have been reading they ring the bells at sunrise and there is a bell there that was made in 711! This is in the centre of the ancient city walls and a large traffic circle. You wouldn't have to go far out of your way to see it.…
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Date of experience: July 2020
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