There are three national treasures in Dong Minority: drum tower, flower bridge and great song, in which the drum tower is the symbol of Dong villages. The culture of Dong has close relationships with drum towers, because all the major activities are held in drum towers, making the carrier and essence of Dong culture. Thus called drum tower culture.

Drum Tower, also called as ‘the cool court’, is the symbol of Dong culture and a unique identity of Dong village.