The South Gate of Zhengding Ancient City in Hebei's capital, Shijiazhuang, was illuminated with dazzling lights as part of ...

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 and authority. As described by writer ...

BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) -- Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower, located along Beijing's central axis, opened to the public on Thursday. Situated at the ...

BEIJING, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The ... As described by writer Liu Xinwu, the Drum Tower features red walls and a yellow-tiled roof, while the Bell Tower has grey walls and a green-tiled ...

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 Tower's bronze bell is an engineering marvel - 5.55 meters tall and weighing 63 tons. When struck, it produces a 110-decibel sound that could be heard along the entire 7.8-kilometer Central ...

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For the first time, Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei will host a synchronized New Year's Eve countdown on Dec. 31, with main venues at Beijing's Shougang Park, Tianjin's Drum Tower Square, and Hebei's ...