The drum tower is an important building in Han Chinese Buddhist temples.

[1] Together with a bell tower, they are usually placed on both sides of the Hall of Four Heavenly Kings.

[1] Generally, it is a three-storey pavilion with a big drum placed on it.

[1] Buddhist temples set times to beat the drums to inform the time and also wake people up.

[1][2][3] They are found in China and other countries of the region.