Bell Tower of Xi'an
Monument · Xi'an

Bell Tower of Xi'an

Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Built in 1384 during the Ming dynasty and moved to its present site in 1582, this wooden tower once marked time and signaled danger. Visitors enter the base and can climb to the upper level. The structure stands at the intersection of four major streets, a short walk from the Drum Tower.

On day 6 of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
An entry fee applies; combined tickets with the Drum Tower are available.
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Morning
Getting there
Zhonglou metro station; enter through the underground passage

Itineraries with Bell Tower of Xi'an

Day 6 of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 14 Days

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Bell Tower of Xi'an questions

Can visitors climb the Bell Tower?

Yes. Stairs lead to the upper level for views over the city.

Is the Bell Tower connected to the Drum Tower?

The two towers sit 200 meters apart and are often visited together.

When was the Bell Tower built?

Construction finished in 1384 during the Ming dynasty.

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