Xi'an Bell Tower - China Travel

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Xi'an Bell Tower is a large-scale and well-preserved bell tower in China. It was built in the 17th year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (AD 1384). The Bell Tower is located in the center of Xi'an and is one of the landmarks of the ancient city. The south, west and north streets are respectively connected with the east, south, west and north gates of Xi'an City Wall.

The Drum Tower in Xi'an was originally located on Guangji Street in the west. As the city center moved eastward, in the tenth year of Ming Shenzong Wanli (1582), the Bell Tower was moved to the east of the Drum Tower, where it is today.

The Bell Tower is in a typical architectural style of the Ming Dynasty. The lower part is a square base of masonry structure, and the top is a three-fold four-sided pointed roof structure, covered with dark green glazed tiles, and the steeple is covered with real gold and platinum. There are door openings about 6 meters high in the middle of the four sides of the base. The door openings are interconnected. In the past, they were the passages where the east, south, west and north streets intersected. People and vehicles passed through the door openings. There is a passage for people to pass through.

The entrance to the bell tower is in this underground passage, and there are stairs to climb the tower in circles. There is an imitation "Jingyun Bell" in the bell tower. The original piece was cast in the second year of Jingyun (AD 711) of Emperor Ruizong of Tang Dynasty, and it is now collected in the Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum.

Standing on the bell tower, you can see the east, south, west, and north streets extending from the bell tower. The bell tower is surrounded by the bustling business district of Xi'an and the Drum Tower not far away.

When visiting the Bell Tower, tourists can also enjoy wonderful antiquity performances. There are 6 performances every day during the day, and the specific performance time can be found on the official website. Between the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower is the Bell and Drum Tower Square with a musical fountain.

opening hours

08:30-21:30 throughout the year (ticket sales end at 21:00)

Preferential treatment policy

child:Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) or under 6 years old (inclusive), free of charge

minor:6 years old (excluding 6 years old) - 18 years old (including 18 years old), half price

student:Half-price for full-time undergraduate students and below

elder:65 years old and above, free of charge

soldier:Active military personnel with military ID card, free of charge

the disabled:Free with a disability certificate

National academician:With a valid certificate (academician certificate or "Sanqin Talent Card"), free of charge

Supplementary Note:Soldiers and disabled people need to hold valid certificates to exchange tickets before visiting the building, and the elderly over 65 years old can go upstairs with ID cards without changing tickets. The above information is for reference only. For specific information, please refer to the disclosure of the scenic spot on the day.

Service Facilities

bathroom:There is a toilet in the scenic area, which is located near the underground road at the entrance and marked with eye-catching signs.

Ctrip on-site customer service:When you visit Xi'an Bell Tower, there will be Ctrip staff wearing black dolphin coats in the ticket office to provide you with free on-site services. Working hours 8:30~17:30 (Monday to Sunday)

must see tips

1. If you stop a taxi to go to Xi'an Bell Tower, some drivers will refuse to take you, especially on holidays, because the Bell Tower is located in the city center, there will be traffic jams, and it will be difficult for the driver to drive out.

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It is worth visiting with children. There are all kinds of ancient drums, as well as the big drums of the 24th Festival, as well as old-fashioned furniture, old walls, and old bricks. You can just see the opposite Muslim Street and the Bell Tower upstairs.

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It is still very worth seeing. It spans thousands of years of history and recalls why the ancients built the Bell and Drum Tower. Today we can no longer experience its function, but it does not affect the meaning of its existence. Many ancient buildings in Xi'an should really go and take a good look.

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Xi'an Bell Tower is located in the center of Xi'an, at the intersection of East, West, South, North and Sitiao Streets within the city wall of the Ming Dynasty. It is the largest and best preserved bell tower in China. It was built in the seventeenth year of Ming Taizu Hongwu (1384). It was first built at the entrance of Guangji Street, opposite the Drum Tower. Built on a square base, the bell tower is a brick-wood structure with three-story eaves and four-corner roofs. It is 36 meters high and covers an area of 1,377 square meters.

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It is said that after moving to the current site, although the style and size of the building have not changed, the Jingyun bell can no longer ring. No choice but to change. Regarding this matter, the annals recorded various speculations of people at that time. Some people think that the bell cast in the Jingyun period of Emperor Ruizong of Tang Dynasty (701-711) is "eternal throughout the ages, and the gods and objects have spirits" and do not want to be moved; , which should have been moved outside. In any case, this adds another layer of mystery to the history of the clock tower.

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Xi'an Bell Tower is located in the center of Xi'an, at the intersection of East, West, North, South and North Streets within the ancient city wall. It is the largest, oldest and best preserved bell tower in China. More than 600 years later, this ancient building still exudes a solemn and magnificent atmosphere. Welcome 👏Everyone come to Xi'an Bell Tower to visit and play.

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Bell Tower Drum Tower. These two scenic spots are very close and can be visited together. Our order of visits is first the Drum Tower and then the Bell Tower. The Drum Tower can be visited by walking directly on the ground, while the entrance of the Bell Tower is underground, and you can enter from the subway entrance. There is an additional fee for climbing the two floors. It is recommended to go when the sun is setting. Not only can you see what it looks like during the day, but you can also immediately see what it looks like after the lights are turned on at night. The Bell Tower and Drum Tower is one of the must-see attractions in Xi'an.