Drum and Bell Towers
北京钟鼓楼 · Běijīng Zhōnggǔlóu
Two tall towers at the north end of the old city axis that once beat and rang out the time for the capital.
Booking recommendedBring your passport1–1.5 hours
Tip
Time your visit for the drum show in the Drum Tower, held about every hour from 10:00 to 17:00. The stairs are very steep, so hold the rail.
- Opening hours
- Summer season (from late March) 09:30–17:30; winter 09:30–16:30. Ticket sales stop 30 min before closing. The Drum Tower ground-floor hall closes on Mondays (holidays excepted).
- Price
- Both towers ¥30; Drum Tower only ¥20; Bell Tower only ¥10
- How to book
- Full-price tickets through the 北京钟鼓楼 WeChat account. Discount tickets are sold only at the Drum Tower window with ID.
- Getting there
- Shichahai (Line 8), then about 5 min walk north-east To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 北京市东城区钟楼湾临字9号
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Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.
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