Introduction to the Bell and Drum Tower: The Dabei Hall platform is not high, but the platform is very large, accounting for almost two-thirds of the entire courtyard. This may be because the entire courtyard does not appear congested due to its tall buildings. main reason. In order to bring variety to the flat platform, smart ancient architects added two small hexagonal pavilions on both sides of the platform, the drum pavilion on the left and the bell pavilion on the right. They are all covered with glazed tiles and have brick-inlaid fences, which are exquisite and clear. It is a very elegant and precious early Ming Dynasty building. The large bell tower at the southeast corner of the compound is more than 20 meters high. Hanging on the upper floor is a large iron bell cast in the first year of Zhengde (1506), with a height of 2 meters, an outer diameter of 1.8 meters, and a total weight of 9,999 kilograms. The sound range of the big bell is wide, the light strike is mellow and deep, elegant and sweet, and the heavy strike makes the sound loud, rich and powerful. Whenever there is a celebration, the rich and melodious bells can be heard throughout the city. The pair of iron lions in front of the door were cast during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. They have a majestic appearance and strong muscles. They are masterpieces among lions and beasts in the Ming Dynasty.