In recent years, Xi'an has pushed forward commercial street renovation and development in coordination with the protection of ...

Centuries ago, the Bell Tower of Xi'an was built to provide warnings of any unwanted visitors when it was constructed by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang. Fast forward to the 21 st century, it has become one of ...

The wooden tower, which is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China, is 36 meters (118 feet) high. It stands on a brick base 35.5 meters (116.4 feet) long and 8.6 meters (28.2 feet ...

Tourists visit the Bell Tower in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, May 1, 2023. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history.

The Bell Tower originally housed a huge iron bell. But because its tolling was not loud enough, this was replaced by a massive cast bronze bell over 10 inches thick that is in perfect condition today.

If you wish to climb the stairs, you'll have to fork over 15 yuan (about $2) for the Bell Tower and 20 yuan (about $3) for the Drum Tower or 30 yuan ($4.40) for both. The towers open daily around ...

Located 100 meters (109 yards) south to the bell tower, the drum tower was placed on a 4-meter-high (13 feet) stone and brick base. It is 46.7 meters (153 feet) high, a little bit lower than the ...