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Gallery of Bell Tower
Bell Tower Travel Guide
Ticket Fee :CNY 27
CNY 40 for Bell Tower and Drum Tower
CNY 40 for Bell Tower and Drum Tower
Opening Hours :08:00am--18:00pm
Traffic :For the tower is in the center of the city, it can be reached by bus or taxi.
DCT Tips :Recommended Time for a Visit: One hour.
The Bell Tower definitely deserves a visit on your trip to Xian.
The Bell Tower definitely deserves a visit on your trip to Xian.
Brief Introduction :
Brief Introduction
Bell Tower is the most well-preserved and best-known one among many ancient cities of China.
The Bell Tower was originally built in the Yingxiang Temple in 1384, at the intersection of West Street and Guangji Street. Then in 1582, it was moved to its present pivotal position, in the geographical center of the ancient capital at the junction of four main streets extending to the east, south, west and north, for rebuilding and later restorations.
The tower is 36 meters high, and stands on a brick base 35.5 meters long and 8.6 meters high on each side. It has three layers of eaves but only two stories. Inside, a staircase spirals up.
The grey bricks of the square base, the dark green glazed tiles on the eaves, gold-plating on the roof and gilded color painting make the tower a colorful and dramatic masterpiece of Ming-style architecture. With magnificent carved beams and painted rafters, this classical building is truly elegant. The Bell Tower definitely deserves a visit on your trip to Xian.
Features
A fenced-in area around the tower is planted with grass and flowers. In early spring, the tender plum blossoms and bright new grass surrounding the old tower provide a harmonious contrast. Not far from the Tower, modern shopping malls and a brightly decorated square reveal the prosperity of the city. When night falls, lanterns hung from the eaves illuminate the tower, making it even more enchanting.
Bell Tower is the most well-preserved and best-known one among many ancient cities of China.
The Bell Tower was originally built in the Yingxiang Temple in 1384, at the intersection of West Street and Guangji Street. Then in 1582, it was moved to its present pivotal position, in the geographical center of the ancient capital at the junction of four main streets extending to the east, south, west and north, for rebuilding and later restorations.
The tower is 36 meters high, and stands on a brick base 35.5 meters long and 8.6 meters high on each side. It has three layers of eaves but only two stories. Inside, a staircase spirals up.
The grey bricks of the square base, the dark green glazed tiles on the eaves, gold-plating on the roof and gilded color painting make the tower a colorful and dramatic masterpiece of Ming-style architecture. With magnificent carved beams and painted rafters, this classical building is truly elegant. The Bell Tower definitely deserves a visit on your trip to Xian.
Features
A fenced-in area around the tower is planted with grass and flowers. In early spring, the tender plum blossoms and bright new grass surrounding the old tower provide a harmonious contrast. Not far from the Tower, modern shopping malls and a brightly decorated square reveal the prosperity of the city. When night falls, lanterns hung from the eaves illuminate the tower, making it even more enchanting.
