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Drum Tower
Di'anmen Dajie, Beijing, 100000, China
+86 21 6333 2226
#100 of 300 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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The Drum Tower was created in the 13th Century to tell the time. If you want a workout head up the tower for a fantastic view, and a short drum show ever 30 minutes. However, the walk to the top is difficult, since it is 153 feet (46.7 meters) tall and the walkway is steep.

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