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Datong Drum
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#9 of 63 things to do in Datong
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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eealbertson
Halsey, OR38 contributions
Good for a view of the city.
Sep 2018 • Solo
The tower is in excellent condition. The stairs to the top story are very steep and narrow, but worth the effort to climb them. Just be careful. You get a good view of the old town.
Written 7 November 2018
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Dom
Shanghai, China69 contributions
Drum Tower
Sep 2017
Entrance fee is 10 RMB.
Its restored and gives you feeling of the Asien time. You can walk up and have a 360 degree view around. Inside are also some old pictures of the city and new drawings of some sightseeing spots around. The location is very central to other spots. In the area around a lot of restore work is ongoing so some renovation spots will be open or other are close due to that work.

Thanks for reading my review and I hope it was helpful for your trip.
Written 15 September 2017
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John F
Newark-on-Trent, UK653 contributions
An actual old tower
Sep 2017 • Couples
Situated in the 'theme park' of the new 'old Datong' this is just near the Garden hotel, and we were assured is an actual ancient bell tower. In the middle of a crossroads.
Written 8 September 2017
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Old B
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The jewel of the Datong City
Jun 2016 • Friends
I have been here many times but now june 2016 this place is under renovation! Anyway i did have a great time visiting the streets next to the Drum Towel . It is located just in the middle of the old city!
Written 14 June 2016
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LaupomHK
Paris, France428 contributions
Mind the steps
Aug 2015 • Family
When in Datong if you are not afraid by very vertical stairs (quite impressive) you can climb to the drum tower
It's in the middle of a turnabout
Be careful crossing the road
Written 22 August 2015
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Mark B
Hanover, PA129 contributions
Not a Must See but worth it
Aug 2015
This is not a must see but is worth the visit if you happen to be in the area. We were staying at the Garden Hotel just down the street and so it was an easy walk. At only 10 yuan to enter, it's pretty cheap. When we arrived, the ticket lady was asleep, and nobody but staff was actually in the place. There are some very steep stairs--ladder like, actually--that lead to the second and third stories of the tower. There are some photos of old Datong which were quite interesting if you've been in Datong for a couple of days to have a reference point. There is also a drum which you can bang on. The views at the top are nice.
Written 22 August 2015
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Chris101111
Auckland, New Zealand1,082 contributions
Good view
Jul 2015 • Solo
In the centre of the wall part of Datong, the drum is large but not the main attraction. You can climb some VERY steep steps up to the top of the tower, you get a good four sided view of the town.
I would recommend you go to the top.
Written 1 July 2015
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Arthur F
Malta80 contributions
Typical weel restored Drum Tower.
May 2015 • Couples
Well worth a visit. You get a good idea of how it functioned and the view from the top is interesting. the staff are very friendly.
Written 10 June 2015
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Sharpei72
Christchurch, New Zealand329 contributions
Nice to see
A nice landmark to visit as part of a visit to the old town area. Not one of my top attractions in Datong but doesn't take long to see
Written 18 April 2015
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MRB501
Beijing, China23 contributions
Excellent gem
Oct 2014 • Family
Really interesting and beautiful, and best of all unexpected. Ladders inside to climb to the top but was fine for the kids (11 & 14). Beautiful inside, great views of old quarter area.
Written 4 October 2014
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