It was made in 1995 by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics and the Big Bell Temple Museum to mark the 3,040th anniversary of the founding of Beijing as a city. Beijing has a long history.

The Drum and Bell towers are situated at the northern end of the central axis of the Beijing Inner City to the north of Di' anmen Street. The Drum Tower was built in 1272 during the reign of ...

Beijing's numerous ancient architectural landmarks, from the Palace Museum and the Summer Palace to the Drum and Bell towers, have a way of glowing in cold, crisp air and the delicate beauty of snow.

Complex and compelling, the places to visit in Beijing ... at the Bell and Drum Towers. History buffs can also have a fair share of their favourites visiting attractions like Today Art Museum ...

The Bell Tower is the more subdued gray sister, standing nearby. These ancient landmarks (the original structures date back to 1272) offer exceptional views of Beijing, but you'll have to take a ...