Xi'an Bell and Drum Towers Travel Guide

Beilin District

Scenic spot introduction:

Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower is a landmark building in Xi'an. It is located in the center of Xi'an. The two Ming Dynasty buildings echo each other and are spectacular. With the Bell and Drum Tower as the center, it forms the most prosperous, lively and distinctive tourist area in Xi'an.

Attractions distribution:

There is Bell and Drum Tower Square built between the Bell Tower and Drum Tower. There is Luomashi Pedestrian Street next to the Bell Tower. Xingzhengyuan Square is a gathering place for young people. The Drum Tower is adjacent to Huimin Street, where there is a snack street, Huajue Lane antique street and the Capital God Temple. Kaiyuan Mall and Bell Tower Hotel are the two most popular buildings of the Bell and Drum Tower. To the south of the Bell Tower is the South Gate, and the most famous two streets are the Academy Gate and the Xiangzi Gate facing east and west.

Scenic spot features:

Bell and Drum Tower, culture, architecture

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shaanxi Province>Xi'an City>Beilin District

How to get there:

Get off at the Bell Tower Station on Metro Line 2. Urban buses 300, 611, 612, 41, 201, 603, 7, 15, 29, 32, etc. all pass by the Bell Tower Station.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Bell and Drum Tower ticket prices:

Bell Tower ticket: 35 yuan, combined ticket of Bell Tower and Drum Tower 50

Student ticket: combined ticket of Bell Tower and Drum Tower 40 yuan, single tickets are not sold.

Scenic area opening hours:

8:30—20:30

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Tiedan: Climbing to the top of Taibai Mountain ~ A self-torture trip in 2014
Travel Guide: Xi’an Free Travel Guide for Three Days 2018
Chuntian FaFa: Recalling Chang'an, strolling leisurely around the ancient capital.

travelling guideline:

There are chime performances every day at the Xi'an Bell Tower. The repertoire includes the folk music "Climbing the Tower" (including dance), the Chang'an ancient music "Following the Golden Cup", the famous song "Moonlight Night on the Spring River", the Chang'an ancient music "Swinging Door Bolt", the ancient music "Flying Sky" ( Including dance), chime solo "Jasmine", ancient music "Da Deng Dian", "Qin Opera Qu Pai". Each performance has four rolling performances, lasting 10-15 minutes. Eight games per day, the times are: 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30