Beijing Bell and Drum Towers are a group of ancient buildings at the northern end of Beijing’s central axis, as well as the northern end of Di’anmen Street in Dongcheng District. They are the national key cultural relics of protection. The two buildings with the Drum Tower standing in front and the Bell Tower behind are imposing and majestic. The Bell and Drum Towers are the center for time announcement of the capital city in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (1271-1911). The Bell Tower and the Drum Tower echo with each other and perform their respective duties.

Admission: Bell Tower: 15 RMB; Drum Tower: 20 RMB; Combo ticket: 30 RMB

Tel: 010-84027870

Opening hours: 13:30 - 16:30 (ticket-purchasing stops at 16:10)

Address: No.9 Linzi, Zhonglou Wan, Dongcheng District, Beijing

Transport:

By Subway: Take Subway Line 2 to Guloudajie Station (Exit G) and walk south for about 10 minutes to the Bell Tower.

By Bus: 1. Take Bus No. 5, 60, 82, 107, 124, or 635 to Gulou (Drum Tower) Station.

2. Take Sightseeing Bus No. 3 to Gulou (Houhai) Station.