Bell and Drum Tower - China Travel

02/04 2023

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Bell and Drum Tower, formerly known as Weiyuan Tower, was built in the fifth year of Emperor Renzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1053). It is located in the center of Longxi County and has a history of more than 900 years. The building has three floors, with cornices on all sides, and a large roof of Xieshan style, which is very classical. During the holidays, tourists can go up to the tower and have a bird's-eye view of the county town.

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Dingxi Bell and Drum Tower, also known as Weiyuan Tower (also known as Xiongzhen Tower), is located in the center of Longxi County, Dingxi City. It is famous for its majestic momentum, long history and exquisite shape. It was built in the first year of Renzong Tiansheng in the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 1023), and has a history of nearly a thousand years. Today, Weiyuan Building has been opened regularly for the world, and there are an endless stream of visitors. The top of the door in the building is decorated with biographies of historical celebrities, birds and beasts, flowers and landscapes. The beams and pillars of the house are all painted with antique magic brushes, exquisitely carved and colorful. There is a pavilion at the south end of the tower, under which hangs a bronze bell that has been placed here for hundreds of years. The bell weighs more than 12,000 catties. All viewers are amazed at how the ancients moved such a heavy ancient clock to such a tall tower!

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浪迹天涯，永无止境

Weiyuan Building is majestic, magnificent and majestic.

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自驾走四方

Having experienced vicissitudes of history, it is a landmark building in Longxi.

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自驾走四方

Rich in history and culture, full of vicissitudes, the symbol of Longxi

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王之号角

The Bell and Drum Tower was originally called Weiyuan Tower instead of the Bell and Drum Tower. It was repaired in the 16th year of Daoguang (1836). In addition, Genggu, which was placed upstairs as early as the Yuan Dynasty, was commonly known as "Bell and Drum Tower". Now people call it the Bell and Drum Tower or directly the Drum Tower, so I will use the name of the Bell and Drum Tower to introduce it to you. Otherwise, when you travel to Longxi, young people who mention Weiyuan Building may not know much.

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