BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bell and Drum Towers were time-announcing facilities during the Yuan (1271-1368), Ming (1368-1644), and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, symbolizing royal dignity ...

The bell and drum were originally used as musical instruments in China. Afterward, however, they were used for telling time. As early as in the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220), there was 'a morning bell and ...

A concert refreshes Gulou residents' memories of the Drum and Bell Tower before the area was renovated. Photo: Li Hao/GT When 32-year-old Wang Xuefei heard the familiar folk song, "Happy Drum and Bell ...

The newest members of the St. Mary’s Drum and Bell Corps are still learning, but everyone is looking forward to the return of the corps who will for the first time rejoin the drill team at this year's ...

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Once used as musical instruments and later as the official government time piece, the Bell and Drum Towers crown the charming Nanluoguxiang district. Amid the maze of alleys, you'll appreciate having ...

Beijing Bell and Drum Towers are a group of ancient buildings with grand and magnificent sights in the north of Beijing. As the telling time center during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (1271-1911) ...