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Highlights include Bell Tower (Zhonglou), Drum Tower (Gulou), Tiananmen Gate, Yandai Xiejie, Yinding Bridge, Lotus Market.

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  1. Bell Tower (Zhonglou): story on the “Towers, Lakes, and Hutongs of Shichahai” route

    This stop will show how a single signal governed the nighttime routine of the entire city.

  2. Drum Tower (Gulou): story on the “Towers, Lakes, and Hutongs of Shichahai” route

    Here you will see how a tower that lost its state function took on a public role.

  3. Tiananmen Gate: story on the “Imperial Beijing: From Tiananmen Square to Jingshan Park” route

    Here you will learn how the court announced its decisions to the country and why the gate changed its name.

  4. Yandai Xiejie: story on the “Towers, Lakes, and Hutongs of Shichahai” route

    Here, a commodity, a rented shop, and a long-lasting sign will explain the origin of the street's name.

  5. Yinding Bridge: story on the “Towers, Lakes, and Hutongs of Shichahai” route

    The story at the crossing connects the flow of pedestrians with the transformation of a cart into a family restaurant.

  6. Lotus Market: story on the “Towers, Lakes, and Hutongs of Shichahai” route

    Here, seasonal trade shows how city residents used the lake before a permanent shopping street appeared.

  21. Tiananmen Square: story on the “Imperial Beijing: From Tiananmen Square to Jingshan Park” route

    Here, the transition from the closed imperial court to public urban space will become clear.

  23. Prince Gong's Mansion: story on the “Towers, Lakes, and Hutongs of Shichahai” route

    The finale will show how the design of a private hall became evidence against the owner of the estate.