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These paired towers at the northern end of Beijing's central axis served as the capital's timekeeping centre under the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.
About this place
Look for the Chinese name 北京钟鼓楼 in Dongcheng District. Use the source links below to find out more before planning a visit.
Before you go
Confirm the visitor entrance before setting off. The listed address may be an office or a wider area rather than the place where you enter.
Sources and useful links
- 北京市文物局：北京市钟鼓楼文物保管所Checked Oct 22, 2026
Supports Dongcheng, the published address of the publicly visitable tower complex and the central-axis timekeeping summary; no separate official visitor website was verified.