Scenic spot introduction:

Tianjin Drum Tower It is one of the three treasures of Tianjin and a landmark building in the center of Tianjin. It is said that the current Tianjin city was formed with the Drum Tower as the center and expanded to the surrounding areas, so it is claimed that the "Drum Tower" is the birthplace of Tianjin. Bronze bell It is called the "Bell King" of Tianjin. In the second year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1404 AD), Tianjin set up a garrison to build a city, which was just a wall of earth at that time. After about ninety years, it was not until the sixth and seventh years of Hongzhi (1439-1494) that it was built into a brick city, and the towers of the four city gates in the east, west, south and north and the corner towers at the four corners of the city were built. The Drum Tower in the center of the city was also built at this time. Today, the classical architectural style, combined with the surrounding cultural areas, has formed a unique landscape in Tianjin, and has also become a must-see scenic spot in Tianjin.

Attractions distribution:

The Drum Tower is located in Nankai District, Tianjin. It is a three-story building with Town East "、" Dingnan "、" Anzai "、" Gongbei "Four gates, inside the building Bronze bell It is the treasure of the tower. Culture Street The scenery is unobstructed.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 2A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Visit, history, ancient buildings
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Tianjin Two-Day Travel Guide 2017

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Local specialties) Tianjin’s three specialties → Guifaxiang fried dough twist, Erduoyan fried cake, Goubuli steamed buns; Bengdou Zhang, Niren Zhang colored sculptures, etc.

(Special food) Tianjin’s three specialties, Gabacai, Jianbingguozi, Ma Ji tea, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Tianjin > Nankai District

How to get there:

Bus Route: Take Bus No. 15, 161, 168, 611, 635, 657, 840, 855, 863 (air-conditioned), 865, or Bus No. 61 in the city and get off at Gulou.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Drum Tower Ticket Price:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

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