Silk Road City Guide - Jiuquan City's DrumTower

 

 

Jiuquan City's DrumTower

 

The city's Drum tower, erected in 343, used to be called "Night Watchman's Tower" on the east city gate. As the city expanded, it was edged into the inner city and its name was changed to "Drum Tower." It is the only remaining structure of the many Marco Polo praised in his writings.