You must visit Beijing at least once in your life! First stop: the Drum Tower

📸【Beijing Drum Tower Super Complete Guide｜Hutong Vibe + Internet-Famous Photo Spots】 ✨"Red walls, gray tiles, in front of the Drum Tower, the most authentic Beijing vibe" When you come to Beijing, you must visit the Drum Tower! For just ¥2, you can punch in at this historic landmark, stroll through the hutongs, and feel time slow down. Here's a photo guide + hidden gems based on my own experience👇 📍Route: Gulou East Street → Zhonggulou Square → Yao Ji Fried Liver → Yandai Xiejie (Skewed Tobacco Pouch Street) → Houhai Railing (Internet-Famous Wall) 🔥Must-See Photo Spots: 1⃣Drum Tower front street sign (The lighting is amazing at 4pm!) 2⃣West side red wall of the Drum Tower (Wearing Hanfu/New Chinese style clothing is super photogenic) 3⃣Shichahai Subway Station Exit C (Classic view of ancient and modern together) 4⃣Ku Jin Jiu Guan (Bitterness Ends Wine Bar) terrace (Overlooking the panoramic view of the Drum Tower + stunning sunset) 🍜Nearby Food: ▫️Yao Ji Fried Liver: Authentic Beijing flavor certified by locals ▫️Xiandou Guofu: Their bursting cheese pot is divine! ▫️Chatang Li: Mendina Roubing (Doornail Meat Pie) with almond tea is super satisfying ▫️oh by fine: The best afternoon tea with a Drum Tower view 🚶♀️Hidden Gems: ✔️Climb the Drum Tower to watch the drum performance (10:00-17:00) ✔️Rent a bike and ride through Baochao Hutong (You might stumble upon a rooftop cafe) ✔️Buy a bottle of old-fashioned sesame paste at the Zhaofu Street Grocery Store 📌Tips： ▫️Drum Tower tickets are ¥20 (Book in advance) ▫️Take Subway Line 8 and get off at Shichahai Station, Exit A ▫️There are many hidden gem shops in the surrounding hutongs, so take your time exploring 🎨Filter Recommendations: Waking Up - Walnut +50, Light Perception -20, Contrast +15