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Drum Tower, erected in 1272 for defensive purposes, then rebuilt in 1420, guarded the entrance to the city. The closure of its gates was accompanied by the roll of 25 drums; around 20 of which are still visible. Nowadays its massive architecture with three storeys of tiled rooftops commands a lovely 360° view of the neighbourhoods of old Beijing.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide6 m - Dianmenxi Dajie, Beijing
- The Green Guide975 m - 18 Qianhai Xijie, Beijing
- The Green Guide1.03 km - 17 Qianhai Xijie, Beijing
More tourist attractions in Beijing
Where to sleepnearby
- From CN¥700The Orchid Hotel - Old Town & Drum Tower346 m - 65 Baochao Hutong, 100009 Beijing
- From CN¥188James Joyce Coffetel Beijing Gulou street, Nanluoguxiang464 m - no. 47 Jiugulou Street, Xicheng District, 100009 Beijing
- From CN¥630Beijing Rong Courtyard Boutique Hotel675 m - No. 28 Mao'er Hutong, Di'anmen Outer Street, 100009 Beijing
More hotels in Beijing
Where to eatnearby
- No. 69 Fangzhuanchang Zhajiangmian (Fangzhuanchang Hutong)$MICHELIN 2024577 m - 1 Fangzhuanchang Hutong, Dongcheng, Beijing
- Pang Mei Noodles (Xiang'er Hutong)$MICHELIN 20241.28 km - Xiang'er Hutong, 69 Dongsi North Street, Dongcheng, Beijing
- King's Joy$$$$MICHELIN 20241.32 km - 2 Wudaoying Hutong, Dongcheng, Beijing
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