Best spot for viewing Beijing

Do you want to see the entire Beijing for 30 yuan? Then you absolutely should visit these two towers. They can be a part of your itinerary, as well as a nice way to spend a couple of hours in the afternoon. 鼓楼 （ gǔlóu） The drum tower Is located at the northern end of the central axis of the Inner City to the north of Di'anmen Street. Originally built in 1272 for musical reasons, it was later used to announce the time and is now a tourist attraction. Quick history of a drum tower 🥁 The Drum Tower was built in 1272 during the Yuan dynasty. Tower was named the Tower of Orderly Administration 齐政楼 ( Qízhènglóu ) the name symbolizes what were known as the comprising elements of the universe in ancient China, including metal, wood, water, fire, earth, the sun and the moon. In 1420, during the reign of the Yongle Emperor, the building was rebuilt to the east of its original site. The Qing dynasty carried out important renovations in 1800. Following the Beijing Coup in 1924, Feng Yuxiang removed the official status of the towers, replacing them with Western time-keeping methods, and renamed the building as the Tower of Clarifying Shame 明耻楼 (Míngchǐlóu). Objects related to the Eight-Nation Alliance's invasion of Beijing and later the May 30 Massacre of 1925 were put on display, turning the towers into a museum. In the 1980s, after much repair work, the Bell and Drum Towers were opened to tourists. Pro-tip ✨✨✨ Buy tickets for two tours to see the entire area of the city. Try coming in the evening, because Beijing at a sunset is something magical. ✨🌇 Wear comfortable shoes because the way to the top of a tower is a bit difficult. It is also better not to wear very long pants or dress. #drumtower #belltower #beijingtrip working hours： 9:30 - 16:30 October- April 9:30 - 17:30 April- October