Beijing Drum Tower and Bell Tower are part of Beijing's central axis, including two ancient buildings, Beijing Drum Tower and Beijing Bell Tower. The Drum Tower in Beijing is big red, with two floors and a height of 46.7 meters. It faces south and covers an area of about 7000 square meters. It is covered with gray tiles and inlaid with green glass. It is a wooden pavilion with two eaves and three drops of water, and there are 25 drums left inside.
The bell tower is a gray masonry building with two floors and a height of 47.9 meters. It faces south and covers an area of about 6000 square meters. It rests on the top of the mountain, with double eaves, octagonal wooden clock frame and bronze bell inside. It was built in the 9th year of Yuan Dynasty (1272), rebuilt in the 18th year of Yongle in Ming Dynasty (1420), rebuilt in the 18th year of Jiajing in Ming Dynasty (1539) and rebuilt in the 10th year of Qingganlong (1745).
Characteristics of Beijing Bell and Drum Tower
1, with a long history: Beijing Bell and Drum Tower has a long history and was established as early as the Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was an important place for official timekeeping and etiquette activities, which witnessed the historical changes of Beijing for hundreds of years.
2. Unique architectural style: The architectural style of Beijing Bell and Drum Tower embodies the essence of traditional architectural art in China. The architectural form, color application and carving details of the Bell and Drum Tower are full of Beijing characteristics, and they are the treasures of traditional architecture in China.
3. Clock and drum tell time: The most striking feature of Beijing Bell and Drum Tower is the daily clock and drum tell time. On the upper floor of the Drum Tower, there is a performance of beating the drum to tell the time every day, while on the upper floor of the Bell Tower, there is a performance of ringing the bell to tell the time every day. This unique way of telling the time is part of Beijing culture and the voice of the city.
4. Cultural Heritage: Beijing Bell and Drum Tower has been listed as a national key cultural relics protection unit and has become one of the important representatives of China's heritage. Its historical and cultural value is of great significance to the inheritance and development of Beijing culture.
The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Beijing Bell and Drum Tower.