
Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers worth booking?
Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers is a 1-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $3 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $3 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Entrance Tickets
Not included
- Travel insurance
What you'll see and do
Jingshan Park
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Bell and Drum Towers
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
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.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Jingshan Park
No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Beijing, 100009, China
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Jingshan Park · No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Beijing, 100009, China
Options you can book
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.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Discover Beijing Tours
Know before you go
- 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
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Booked tickets save time
We got the tickets a few days before the visit day - everything worked just fine - didn't have to stand in a looong standard ticket queue - we recommend
via Viator
The QR code worked...
The QR code worked perfectly and when I had a doubt about where the entrance was I wrote via whatsapp to the team who responded helping me. Beautiful place!
via Viator (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $3 to $8
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Discover Beijing Tours, who run 82 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.7.
See everything Discover Beijing Tours runsWhy this scores 66
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Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers cost?
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Prices start at $3 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers?
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Included: Entrance Tickets. Not included: Travel insurance. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers?
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The experience starts at Jingshan Park, No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Beijing, 100009, China. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including Drum Tower, Jingshan Park Afternoon, Drum and Bell Towers, Beihai Park. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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