Bell and Drum Tower

China Tourist Attraction
Beijing and surrounding areas
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As a landmark building at the north end of Beijing's central axis, the Bell and Drum Tower is located in the commercial district of Beijing's old city. Together with the court area formed by Tiananmen, Duanmen, and the Forbidden City, it forms the capital planning paradigm of "facing the market behind" as recorded in "Kaogongji". The building is magnificent and is an important landscape viewpoint of Beijing's central axis, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding flat and open residential buildings with blue bricks and gray tiles. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Bell and Drum Tower assumed the function of city timekeeping and time reporting. It was an important urban management facility and witnessed the traditional lifestyle of ancient China using bells and drums to tell time.

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From the perspective of Eastern philosophy, the bell and drum tower is not only a witness of history, but also a symbol with profound philosophical significance. In the East, especially in China, the bell and drum tower is often located in the center of the city, symbolizing the center of heaven and earth, and the intersection of cosmic order and human order. In Taoist philosophy, the bell and drum of the bell and drum tower are regarded as the sound of nature, which can reconcile yin and yang, balance the five elements, and symbolize the harmony and order of the universe. In Confucian philosophy, the bell and drum tower symbolize etiquette and order. The sound of bells and drums reminds people to follow social norms and morals, and embodies the spirit of "ritual". In Buddhist philosophy, the bell and drum of the bell and drum tower are regarded as the sound of the law that awakens all living beings, which can purify the soul and guide people to be good. From the perspective of Western philosophy, the bell and drum tower is more interpreted as a symbol of time. In Western philosophy, time is a core concept. The bell and drum of the bell and drum tower mark the passage of time, reminding people to cherish time and think about the meaning of life. In existentialist philosophy, the bells and drums of the Bell and Drum Tower symbolize the individual's sense of existence. Each bell and drum sound reminds people that life is limited and everyone should live in the present and pursue the realization of self-worth. In phenomenological philosophy, the Bell and Drum Tower is regarded as a place to experience the passage of time. Each bell and drum sound is a unique experience, reminding people to pay attention to the current feelings and experience every moment of life. Whether from the perspective of Eastern or Western philosophy, the Bell and Drum Tower is not only a physical existence, but also a philosophical symbol, which reminds us to think about the meaning of time, order, life and existence.

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