Beijing, one of the most vibrant cities in the world offers travelers a host of attractions from fascinating museums full of ancient artifacts to activity filled theme parks which offer fun and excitement. If youre planning on paying a visit to Beijing on your next holiday you just might want to check out the Beijing Aquarium, the Ancient Observatory, Beijing Botanical Gardens, the Beijing Planetarium and Beijing Natural History Museum which will make your trip to this amazing city one to remember. Beijing is also dotted with a variety of top notch dining outlets such as 1001 Nights where visitors can sample Middle Eastern cuisine, Caf Sambal which is famous for its Malaysian curries and Beijing Dadong Boast Duck Restaurant which is one of the most popular duck restaurants in the city where guests can order a variety of delicious dishes.
The Drum Tower is said to have been constructed in 1272 under the watchful eye of Kublai Khan who was a great Mongolian leader. This tower was known by the name of the Tower of Orderly Administration at the time. However the building was reconstructed in 1420 by Emperor Yongle on a different location to which further additions were made by Emperor Jiaqing during the 1800s. It was only in 1924 that the tower was named Mingchilou.
The Drum Tower itself is a magnificent building which is approximately 47 meters tall and was originally used to announce the time to the local community. The upper section of the tower housed a total of 24 drums in ancient times out of which only one has been able to stand the test of time. Visitors to this historic site can enjoy breathtaking views of Beijing from the top of this tower and should not forget to take some time to visit the neighbouring Bell Tower as well.
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