Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers

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About this activity

Skip the queues and explore Beijing’s top four landmarks effortlessly! Our service secures advance tickets for Jingshan Park, Beihai Park, Bell Tower, and Drum Tower—all requiring pre-booking for international visitors.

Jingshan offers panoramic Forbidden City views, while Beihai (a historic imperial garden) includes combined tickets for its inner gardens (with earlier closing times noted).

Experience old Beijing’s timekeeping culture—Drum Tower features hourly drum performances, bringing ancient traditions to life.

Post-booking, we’ll send a unique QR code to your email/WhatsApp 5–7 days prior. This is your skip-the-line pass (Viator QR codes are invalid). Show it at the gate for instant entry—no waits!

Save time, avoid stress, and make the most of your Beijing imperial heritage journey with our seamless ticket service.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Operated by: Discover Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance Tickets

Not included

Not included: Travel insurance

Itinerary

Jingshan Park

one hour Admission included

Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM (April – October); 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (November – March)

History & Features: A core part of the imperial gardens for the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, Jingshan boasts a nearly 1,000-year history as one of Beijing’s oldest gardens. Perched at the city’s central axis, its five pavilions offer unrivaled panoramic views of the Forbidden City and downtown Beijing.
Bell and Drum Towers

one hour Admission included

Bell Tower (Zhonglou)

Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (April – October, last entry 5:15 PM); 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (November – March, last entry 4:30 PM)

History & Features: An all-brick structure of the Ming Dynasty, the Bell Tower was once a key timekeeping landmark in ancient Beijing. Its massive bronze bell, with a deep resonant sound, symbolizes the city’s "Morning Bell" tradition.

4. Drum Tower (Gulou)

Opening Hours: Same as Bell Tower (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM peak season; 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM off-season)

Drum Performance Schedule: Hourly shows daily – 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM (peak season adds a 5:15 PM show; off-season’s last show is 4:50 PM) .

History & Features: A classic brick-and-wood structure with green-glazed tiles, the Drum Tower houses 25 drums representing the 24 solar terms and a year . Its performances reflect ancient agricultural life and seasonal changes, reviving the "Evening Drum" culture of old Beijing.
Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)

one hour Admission included

Park Opening Hours: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM (April – October, last entry 8:30 PM); 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM (November – March, last entry 7:30 PM)

Combined Ticket Inclusions: Covers access to "Gardens within the Park" like Yong'an Temple and Tuancheng .

In-Park Attractions Closing Time: 6:00 PM (April – October, last entry 5:30 PM); 5:00 PM (November – March, last entry 4:30 PM). Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)

History & Features: One of China’s best-preserved ancient imperial gardens, Beihai dates back to the Liao Dynasty, with landscapes blending lakes, pagodas, and classical architecture. Its iconic White Dagoba and serene lake views embody traditional Chinese garden design.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Jingshan Park No.44 Jingshanxi Street, 100009, Beijing, China See on map

End point

Jingshan Park No.44 Jingshanxi Street, 100009, Beijing, China See on map

Using your ticket

Post-booking, we’ll send a unique QR code to your email or WhatsApp 5–7 days prior to your visit.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Drum Tower

Drum Tower: Post-booking, we’ll send a unique QR code (for Drum Tower tickets) to your email or WhatsApp 5–7 days prior to your visit.
Jingshan Park Afternoon

Jingshan Park Afternoon: Afternoon 12:00PM-19:00, we’ll send a unique QR code (for Jingshan Park tickets) to your email 5–7 days prior to your visit.
Drum and Bell Towers

Drum and Bell Towers: Post-booking, we’ll send a unique QR code (for Drum and Bell Towers) to your email or WhatsApp 5–7 days prior to your visit.
Beihai Park

Beihai Park: Post-booking, we’ll send a unique QR code (for Beihai Park tickets) to your email or WhatsApp 5–7 days prior to your visit.
Jingshan Park Morning

Jingshan Park Morning: Morning 7;00-12:00PM, we’ll send a unique QR code (for Jingshan Park tickets) to your email 5–7 days prior to your visit.
Bell Tower

Bell Tower: Post-booking, we’ll send a unique QR code (for Bell Tower tickets) to your email or WhatsApp 5–7 days prior to your visit.