Drum Tower and Yuhuang Pavilion (old town)
鼓楼与玉皇阁 · Gǔlóu yǔ Yùhuáng Gé
The two landmarks of old Yinchuan, a few minutes’ walk apart: a Qing-dynasty drum tower over a crossroads and the Yuhuang (Jade Emperor) Pavilion on its high brick platform, lit up at night.
No booking needed1 hour
Tip
Come in the evening when both are lit, then walk south along Yuhuang Pavilion Street to Nanguan Mosque or grab dinner in the nearby lanes.
- Opening hours
- Both can be seen from outside at any time; the Drum Tower is open to climb roughly 08:30–18:30. To be confirmed
- Price
- Free.
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- In the centre of Xingqing district; many city buses stop at Gulou (鼓楼). From Yinchuan Station about 25–30 minutes by taxi
- Address in Chinese
- 宁夏回族自治区银川市兴庆区鼓楼南街与解放东街交叉口（鼓楼）；兴庆区玉皇阁北街8号（玉皇阁）
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