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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
People visit an exhibition inside the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 26, 2024. Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower, located along ...
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 ...