Tower sights in Běijīng
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Southeast Watchtower
This Ming-era watchtower has 144 archer windows but is also notable for the ‘I was here’ graffiti left by iternational troops during the 1900 Boxer Rebellion. On the tower’s 2nd floor there are historical exhibits about Chongwen district. With the admission ticket, you’re allowed to walk the 100m stretch of old city wall attached to the tower.
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Drum Tower
Dominating the area, the drum tower provides a great view over the nearby hutong rooftops. The drums were beaten here hourly in ancient times to keep the proles punctual.
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Bell Tower
First constructed in 1272 but felled numerous times by fire, the tower’s present structure dates from 1745. Climb up the steep steps (carefully) to gawk at the 63-tonne bell.
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