The Drum and Bell Towers in the distance

A Drum Tower can be found in many of China's major cities and was used to mark the hour by the beating of large drums. Beijing's Bell Tower contains a 42-ton bell that used to mark the closing of the city gates. Both of these are seen in this picture, which was taken from the pagoda at the top of Jing Shan Park, which overlooks the Forbidden City and the Drum and Bell Towers. All four of these landmarks fall in a straight line, referred to as the central meridian, which is an important aspect of Feng Shui in Chinese culture.