10th Nov 2011
Getting down from the rickshaw, we were told to get our tickets from a booth. The tickets fares were extremely expensive with tourist guide and thus we refused to pay and wanted to take photos in front of the Bell Tower. Later, the rickshaw told HB to buy tickets from the entrance if we don't need any tourist guide companion. Be smart during travelling or else will get cheated without any detail information. This Ancient Bell signboard is on the entrance gate.
The Bell Tower .
Can't step further back because not allowed by the guard. Meant for tourist exit from the Bell Tower.
HB was engrossed with Bell Tower until he forgot to purchase for the tickets .
The entrance tickets were for two areas i.e Beijing Bell and Drum Tower.
Family photo shot took by the serious guard.
Way up to the Bell Tower behind the wooden fences.
The stone staircase looked steep and tiring for me but not for energetic youngster.
Getting ready to climb. Actually I'm phobia of heights. Counted the numbers of stairs as I climbed. Total were 75 steps.
Information...
Gigantic bell.
Trying to lift the bell.
Tourists are not allowed to go near the bell .Up to certain distance only.
Knowledge time.
The bell was rung by being struck by a two meter long log hanging from chains
View from the Bell Tower.
Gosh, need to go through the steep staircases again. Going down was more scary.
Careful not to tumble over each other.
Nice pose.
I followed too.
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