1. The Drum Tower was built in 1272 during the reign of Kublai Khan, at which time it stood at eh very heart of the Yuan capital Dadu.
2. The bronze pot itself is near the drum tower for exhibition nowadays.
3. Houses in the south Drum Tower area across the street were demolished a few years ago for subway construction.
4. Apart from Hou Hai, another good spot for Halloween celebrations is the Drum Tower.
5. Zhang Qiang started a new career early this year - renting out bicycles at Beijing's Drum Tower.
6. It nestles between two streams and the aerial view shows tiled roofs, evergreen trees and a drum tower.
7. Nestled in the shadow of the Drum Tower, this hutong hideaway best captures all that is special about siheyuan.
8. Pass through the gate of the Drum Tower and the appetizing aroma of food will tempt your senses.
9. A woman finds quiet solitude from the balcony atop Beijing's Drum Tower to practice her oral English.
10. The murder of an American tourist in the Drum Tower in the summer of 2008 is a case in point.