BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bell and Drum Towers were time-announcing facilities during the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644), and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, symbolizing royal dignity ...

A concert refreshes Gulou residents' memories of the Drum and Bell Tower before the area was renovated. Photo: Li Hao/GT When 32-year-old Wang Xuefei heard the familiar folk song, "Happy Drum and Bell ...

The Drum and Bell towers are situated at the northern end of the central axis of the Beijing Inner City to the north of Di' anmen Street. The Drum Tower was built in 1272 during the reign of Kublai ...

Beijing Bell and Drum Towers are a group of ancient buildings with grand and magnificent sights in the north of Beijing. As the telling time center during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (1271-1911) ...

Once used as musical instruments and later as the official government time piece, the Bell and Drum Towers crown the charming Nanluoguxiang district. Amid the maze of alleys, you'll appreciate having ...

The Drum Tower and the Bell Tower The Drum and Bell towers are situated at the northern end of the central axis of the Beijing Inner City to the north of Di' anmen Street. The Drum Tower was built in ...

First built in 1272, the towers underwent several reconstructions. The existing Drum Tower dates to the Ming Dynasty, and the Bell Tower to the Qing Dynasty. They played a crucial role in marking time ...