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Drum Tower (Gu lou)
Drum Tower (Gu lou) Review
This huge yellow pavilion, complete with a medieval clock tower, was built in AD 821. Climb to the top for a birds'-eye view of the entire city. The tower marks the entrance to an interesting pedestrian street lined with restored Ming Dynasty-style buildings. Here you'll find tiny shops, makeshift stalls, and every kind of local snack imaginable. It's an ideal spot for people-watching.
- Address: Gongyuan Lu and Zhongshan Xi Lu, Ningbo, 315192
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Daily 8--4
- Location: Ningbo
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