The hills of Beijing are alive with the sound of Buddhist bells, or at least, one main bell in the form of the Great Bell Temple, otherwise known as Da Zhong Temple. Ring in the delights of this majestic temple in addition to the other culturally significant sites dotting this iconic East Asian city when you check into the range of luxury serviced apartments Beijing has to offer its influx of visitors each year. At the Ascott Raffles City Beijing you will find an excellent choice of serviced apartments in Beijing where you can look forward to luxury interiors and world-class service at this well-appointed property. Explore Beisanhuan Road, where you will come across the stunning edifice of the Great Bell, cast during the fifteenth century when Emperor Yongle ruled the kingdom during the Ming Dynasty, spanning 1368-1644.The bell is a massive edifice, as it reaches a height of 5.5 metres and an impressive diametre of 3.3 metres, with a weight amounting to about 46 tons. It is a spectacular element of sound, as it is capable of emitting a tone that can reach up to 120 decibels and be heart at a distance of almost 50 kilometres away from the site. According to the Chinese Acoustics Institute, the bell’s frequency range encompasses 22 to 800 hertz. It’s most famous aspect is the intricately carved Buddhist sutras on its surface, amounting to over 230,000 characters. It is truly a resplendent relic from the Ming Dynasty and is well worth a gander during a visit to Beijing.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
