Reviewed by Jerry on Wed, 09/15/2010 - 16:23
Review of Drum and Bell Towers
Congratulations to the dedicated team of preservationists, neighborhood businesses, activists and media sources who worked together to convince Dongcheng District authorities to suspend plans for "redeveloping" the area into another "cultural times square."
Gulou as it is today is one of the increasingly rare examples of synergy between the ancient and modern in Beijing (and a no-fail stop on any tourist itinerary) - let's hope it remains that way for generations to come.
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