北京钟鼓楼
Beijing Bell and Drum Towers
The Bell and Drum Tower of Beijing is located at the northern end of the historical central axis. It used evening drums and morning bells to manage the time order of the ancient capital. After climbing the building, you can not only observe the wooden buildings and ancient timekeeping facilities, but also overlook the dense alley roofs, and identify the direction of Jingshan and Miyagi along the central axis to the south.
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北京钟鼓楼
Di'anmenwai Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Separate or combined admission may apply; verify the official booking channel
- Suggested visit
- 1 hr 30 min
- Information updated
- 10/2/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
The Bell Tower's published hours are 09:30–17:30 Mar 26–Oct 25 and 09:30–16:30 Oct 26–Mar 25. Tickets are offered through the official WeChat account. Check the Drum Tower separately; its first-floor exhibition has a Monday exception.
Official reference checked2026-09-29
Check the official visitor noticeGetting there
You can walk south from Gulou Street Station or north from Shichahai Station. It is suitable to be arranged on the same walking route with Shichahai and surrounding alleys.
Practical notes
The stairs to the stairs are steep and narrow. Performances, reservations, and opening arrangements may be adjusted and should be confirmed through official channels; if mobility is limited or there is a large flow of passengers, more time needs to be reserved for going upstairs and downstairs.
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