Datong Drum Tower, Historical tower in Datong, China.
The Datong Drum Tower reaches 39.3 meters in height, featuring a stone base of 40 meters length and a wooden structure with three distinct stories.
Built in 1374 during the Ming Dynasty, the tower served as a military observation point and time-keeping station through drum signals for the local population.
The tower displays two notable inscriptions reading 'First Tower of Yanmen' and 'Audible in All Directions', reflecting its function in ancient Chinese society.
Visitors can access the tower's upper levels via steep staircases to see an enormous drum and obtain views of the surrounding city walls.
The structure houses a museum containing regional artifacts, including a stone lantern carved to represent Mount Wutai from the year 720.
Location: Datong
GPS coordinates: 40.09028,113.29528
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:54
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