Bell Tower

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  • Address
    钟楼湾胡同, Zhonglouwan Hutong, Dongcheng
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  • Transport
    bus: 5, 58 or 107
underground rail: Gulou Dajie

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First constructed in 1272 but felled numerous times by fire and war, the tower's present structure dates from 1745. Climb up the steep steps (very carefully!) to gawk at the 63-tonne bell.