The main function of Beijing Drum Tower is to tell time, which is one of the important symbols of Beijing in Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is also used as a place for military, political and cultural activities. The Drum Tower and the Bell Tower together form an ancient architectural complex, which has become one of the famous scenic spots in Beijing.

Beijing Drum Tower is a group of ancient buildings located at the northern end of Beijing's north-south central axis, at the northern end of Di 'anmenwai Street in Dongcheng District, Beijing, and is a national key cultural relics protection unit. Drum Tower and Bell Tower are a group of tall and towering "time buildings", which stand at the northern end of Beijing's central axis.

20 19,110/0. In October, under the guidance and promotion of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, National Cultural Heritage Administration, Beijing Cultural Relics Bureau and Dongcheng District Government, the Beijing Drum Tower Protection Exhibition Project was started.

The Historical Evolution of Beijing Bell and Drum Tower

Beijing Bell and Drum Tower was built in the 9th year of Yuan Dynasty (1272). In the first year of Dade (1297), the Drum Tower and Bell Tower were rebuilt for the first time and were soon destroyed by fire. In the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420), the Drum Tower and Bell Tower were rebuilt for the second time and then destroyed by fire. In the 18th year of Jiajing in Ming Dynasty (1539), the Drum Tower was rebuilt.

Ten years after the Qing dynasty (1745), the bell tower was rebuilt. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1736— 1795), the Drum Tower was destroyed. In the fifth year of Jiaqing (1800), the Drum Tower was restored. In the 20th year of Guangxu (1894), the Drum Tower was renovated again. In the 26th year of Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (1900), after Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, the cultural relics on the Drum Tower and Bell Tower were severely damaged, and the buildings survived.

During the Republic of China, the bell tower was opened to the outside world, and there was also a cinema in the building. In the 14th year of the Republic of China (1925), the Drum Tower was renamed Zhengqilou, and later renamed Jingzhao People's Education Museum and First People's Education Museum. 1949, the Drum Tower was changed to Dongcheng Cultural Center, and the Bell Tower was changed to Dongcheng Education Bureau and Beijing Air Defense Command. 1984, bell tower restoration. 1987, Gulou was opened to the outside world. 1989, the bell tower was opened to the public.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Beijing Gulou Bell Tower.