Bell and Drum Towers
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Cultural & Heritage Sites

Bell and Drum Towers

beijing, China

The Bell and Drum Towers in Beijing were built during the Ming Dynasty and served as timekeeping instruments, with the bell ringing at dawn and the drum sounding at dusk to signal the start and end of the day.

Best time to visit

Autumn

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Check out the Bell and Drum Towers in the evening for a peaceful stroll with fewer crowds and a magical view of the illu...

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