Fengyang Drum Tower
凤阳鼓楼
The drum tower of the Ming Zhongdu, with a massive original base from the early Ming. Climb to the top for views over Fengyang, which is known as the “First Drum Tower Under Heaven.”
The Fengyang Drum Tower stands in the center of Fengyang County. Built during the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty, it was an ancillary structure of the Ming Zhongdu. Its tall city platform is original Ming work, while the pavilion on top was rebuilt later. The plaque over the city gate reads “Foundation for Ten Thousand Generations,” signifying that this place was the cradle of the Ming dynasty, and the tower is widely known as the “First Drum Tower Under Heaven.” From the top, you can look out over the town. Near the tower is the county's food street, where you can try local dishes such as Fengyang stuffed tofu. It can be visited on the same day as the Ming Zhongdu ruins and Longxing Temple.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Longxing Temple (Fengyang)
- Ming Middle Capital Ruins
- Ming Imperial Tomb (Fengyang)
- Langxiang Migu Karst Maze
- Jiushan Cave
- Xiaogang Village
- Huangfushan National Forest Park
- Langya Mountain