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Drum-tower in Tianjin
Drum Tower was one of the “Tianjin Three Treasures”in ancient times. Situated in the center of ancient town, it covers an area of 190,000 square meters with a total construction area of 300,000 square meters. It is characterized by its Ming and Qing Dynasty style, with carved beams, colored paints and black bricks and tiles connected seamlessly. Drum Tower often holds various exhibitions. It displays more than 70 typical buildings and some celebrities’ famous houses.
The decorated archways and opera towers are elegantly designed with an ancient style. The new Tianjin Drum-tower is located in the center of Laochengxiang in Tianjin. The 27 meters high grand tower is elegantly built. The Drum Tower and the surrounding business streets form a sort of reminiscence of Ming Qing Dynasty. The walking street is a crossroad, 590 meters long from south to north and 482 meters long from east to west. The north street is characterized by treasures and folk art pieces; the south is famous for its collections; the west street is for culture display and shopping; the east street is characterized by its cultureal entertainment, where the drum-tower tourist supermarket is situated.
Highlight:
Covering an area of 200,000 square meters, Drum Tower is characterized by its Ming and Qing Dynasty style, with carved beams, colored paints and black bricks and tiles connected seamlessly. The decorated archways and opera towers are elegantly designed with an ancient style. The walking street is a crossroad, 590 meters long from south to north and 482 meters long from east to west. The north street is characterized by treasures and folk art pieces; the south is famous for its collections; the west street is for culture display and shopping; the east street is characterized by its cultural entertainment. Tianjin Folk-custom Museum is also situated here. Linked with the surrounding Guangdong Hall, Cang Men Kou Churchand nearby Food Street, Ancient Cultural Street, Guyi Street, Tianjin Folk-custom Museum and these scenic spots form a new tourism route in Tianjin.
Traffic:
Many buses can take you to Drum Tower, such as No. 902, 849 and so on. The destination station is Drum Tower Station. You can also reach there by taxi. The starting price for taxi is 8 yuan for the first three kilometers, and it will charge 1.3 yuan per kilometer starting from the fourth kilometer.
Fee and Opening Hours:
Admission Fee: Free
Opening Hours: all day
Tips:
1.Some antique shops in Drum Tower open at 9:00 am and close at 5:00 pm. Please pay attention to their opening hours.
2. Tianjin Folk-custom Museum is also situated here. Linked with the surrounding Guangdong Hall, Cang Men Kou Church and nearby Food Street, Ancient Cultural Street, Guyi Street, Tianjin Folk-custom Museum and these scenic spots form a new tourism route in Tianjin.
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