The two towers date back to the Yuan Dynasty and served as the official timekeeping centers during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. As a pair of grand and imposing "timekeeping structures", they stand behind one another, complementing each other at the northern end of the Beijing Central Axis.

Opening Hours:

Off season (October 26 – April 25): 09:30–16:30

Peak season (April 26 – October 25): 09:30–17:30 (ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing)

The first-floor exhibition hall of the Drum Tower is closed on Mondays (except public holidays).

Address: Linzi 9, Zhonglouwan, Dongcheng District, Beijing

(Source: Official website of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality)