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The Bell Tower of Xi'an is located at the intersection of the four main streets within the Ming city wall in the center of Xi'an city. It is the largest and best-preserved bell tower among the existing ones in China. It was built in the 17th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1384), originally at the intersection of Guangji Street, facing the Drum Tower. In the 10th year of Wanli of the Ming Dynasty (1582), it was moved to its current location.
The Muslim Quarter in Xi'an is a famous food and culture district, referred to as 'Fang Shang' by locals and 'The Muslim Quarter' by tourists. Beiyuanmen Street, where the Muslim Quarter is located, was originally an official district during the Qing Dynasty. In 1992, Beiyuanmen Street was renovated, changing the asphalt roads and brick sidewalks to bluestone pavements, and two-story buildings were constructed on both sides in the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In September 1993, it became an antique cultural tourism street. Since this area is a gathering place for Hui people, it is thus named. As one of the representatives of Xi'an's local culture, the Muslim Quarter is a collective name for several streets in the Hui district, including Beiguangji Street, Beiyuanmen, Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan, Huajue Lane, Sajinqiao, and others. Located behind the Bell and Drum Towers, it is free to visit, and the streets within the district have a strong Islamic style, with the Halal Food City, Ethnic Shopping Center, and mosques, creating an interesting contrast with the Hui living area.
🗺️Geographic Location
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower of Xi'an are located in the city center of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
🚗Transportation Information
Bell Tower: Accessible by bus routes 611, 251, 43, 218, 201, 610, 609, 610, 15, 26, 36, 32, 302, 222, or by taking Metro Line 2.
Drum Tower: Accessible by bus routes 611, 251, 43, 218, 201, 610, 609, 610, 15, 26, 36, 32, 302, 222, or by taking Metro Line 2.
💴Ticket Information
Bell Tower ticket price: 30 yuan per person
Drum Tower ticket price: 30 yuan per person
Combined ticket for Bell Tower + Drum Tower: 50 yuan per person
Student ticket for Bell Tower (half price): 15 yuan per person
Student ticket for Drum Tower (half price): 15 yuan per person
🔔Bell and Drum Tower Museum Opening Hours: Peak season from March 26 to October 25, 8:30 to 21:00; Off-season from October 26 to March 25 of the following year, 8:30 to 18:00.
🥰A must-visit place in Xi'an, the Bell Tower photo spot is on the fifth floor of the Kaiyuan Shopping Mall, inside the Li Ning store, where there is a door leading to the observation deck. There are signs on the fifth floor indicating the spot, which is a great place for taking photos👍
🥰Chang'an Big Stall is also one of the recommended restaurants, where you can experience the atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty and local Xi'an cuisine, along with various performances🤪
Hotel location is very good, the traffic is very convenient, less than ten minutes from the subway, the room facilities are very good, very clean and tidy, the mattress is very soft and comfortable, the hot water is also very fast, things are relatively complete, free mineral water is also sent when you check in, there will be night markets and barbecues downstairs at night, Eating is very convenient, I will choose to drop next time.
The store is difficult to find. On the third floor of a hotel, there are not many clothes, especially the clothes of the little boy. There is only one set, but the price is really affordable, the staff is also very serious, and it is not off work at ten o'clock in the evening. I will come to the city without night in the future, hoping to add some clothes.
Xi'an tourism performances are particularly many. If you like to watch the performance, don't miss Chang'an's 12 hours. If you don't like to watch it, it is not recommended to go. The place is very small. The queue for popular performances is long, and the most Raiders are required. Otherwise, you can't see it.
There are too many people, the shopping malls in Datang Everbright City are depressed, the security on the pedestrian street is very good, the program time on the pedestrian street is not good, and the lights should start at night.
I stumbled across this place near the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. There is a sunset fountain show and then we walked out along the road to find this! It was kinda weird and very aimed at Chinese tourists, really crowded but still exciting!
Datang Everbright City District is free, it is best to watch at night, the scenery is very beautiful, you must not miss it if you like lively. I'm full, there is no place to eat inside, only a lot of snacks, not delicious and expensive. There are several performances, but there is a timetable, I only watched two, one is not a tumbler Miss Sister and little brother, about 8 o'clock, queue in advance can occupy the front row interactive position; The other is dream back to Chang'an, 9 o'clock, half an hour of performance time, queue up in advance to occupy a great viewing location, but my suggestion is that you don't have to queue so front, you can enjoy the panoramic view in the northwest or southwest corner, it is worth seeing! There is also the stage of the original singer, Li Bai next to the fountain can interact, it is recommended to recite in advance to enter the wine. The block is long, and I can't finish it in 3 hours. I didn't watch the whole show this time. I will share it next time I watch it all!