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# Drum and Bell Towers · OpenVibe.Tours

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# Drum and Bell Towers

The Drum Tower was built in 1272 and relocated here in 1420; the Bell Tower was built around 1700.

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## Why go

The towers were first used to play music and later on to tell Beijingers the time. Now they house a 63-ton ancient copper bell and a number of ancient/replica drums. Free guides start tours at specific times, and the Drum Tower has short performances every hour or so (usually at half-past). There are great views from the top of the towers, but be prepared to hike up the more than 60 very steep steps. Ignore the touts at the bottom who are pushing "hutong tours" in rickety tri-shaws.

Source: [Wikivoyage](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Beijing/Gulou)

## How to visit

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