The Drum and Bell towers are situated at the northern end of the central axis of the Beijing Inner City to the ... Recalling the old legend, mothers would comfort their children with: "Go to ...

BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower, located along Beijing's central axis, opened to the public on Thursday. Situated at the ...

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 ...