Blog Tag - Drum and Bell Towers

Bells, Drums, Cannons & Clocks: A Brief History of Timekeeping in Beijing
There was a time when the Drum (鼓楼 gǔlóu) and Bell Towers (钟楼 zhōnglóu) were the two tallest buildings in Beijing. While their height was most likely...
Beijing's Drum Tower Tests Longer Weekend Opening Hours
鼓楼 gǔlóu, aka the Drum Tower, once one of the chief timekeeping buildings in the capital and now the center of a bustling culture and nightlife...
In Pictures: Drum and Bell Tower Square Unveiled
After Bespoke Beijing posted on their Instagram yesterday that the square between the Drum and Bell Towers had reopened (ahead of schedule according...
Gulou Goodbyes: Beloved Drum and Bell Tower Area Razed
When I was assigned to take photos of the rubble around the Drum and Bell Towers, I had no idea what I was in for. Although I have been living around...
Community Matters: Gulou Under Lock and Key, Tales of the Night Watch With Bespoke Beijing
Be transported to an older time when Beijing was one of the most policed cities in the world. Bespoke Beijing joined forces with the historians...