The Drum Tower, across the Bell Tower and Drum Tower Square, is this structure similar to the Bell Tower. Built in 1380 during the Ming Dynasty, the drum tower was named after the drum inside it that is beat at sunset to indicate the end of the day.
On the first floor, there are many drums each decorated with beautiful Chinese calligraphy symbolizing good fortune. Unfortunately, these drums are only for show and not for visitors to beat. But for a small fee, you can beat the small drum at the entrance or pose next to it for a picutre.
Inside the tower, there is a drum museum where a selection of drums, some over a thousand years old, is displayed. There is a drum show performed here daily and you can go to the top for a panoramic view of the city.
