The Bell and Drum Tower are iconic historic landmarks in Beijing's Hutongs, once used for timekeeping. Visitors can explore the towers, learn about their history, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding traditional neighborhoods.

Climb to the top of the Drum Tower for panoramic views of the Hutongs and learn about its historical role in timekeeping.
In their own words: “This is the drum tower behind me and that is the bell tower. These two towers are the tallest buildings in the entire Hutongs so everybody will be able to recognize where these two locations are... It is actually pretty interesting to see the hutong from all the way up here.”
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