bell tower It is the largest and most complete bell tower left over from ancient China. The eaves are covered with dark green glazed tiles, the building is decorated with gold colored paintings, painted pillars and carved beams, and the top is gilded with a golden crown, which is resplendent. It is said that shortly after Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, ascended the throne, there were earthquakes in Guanzhong. According to folk legend, there was a hidden river under the city, and there was a dragon in the river. The dragon was turning over and Chang'an was shaking.
Zhu Yuanzhang was afraid and felt insecure, so he tried to suppress it. The Taoists and magicians gave him an idea to build a bell tower in the center of Xi'an. The bell is the sound of heaven and earth, which can stop the dragon. To this end, Zhu Yuanzhang specially built the largest bell tower in the country and sent Jingyun Bell, the "No.1 Bell in the World", to help.
Distribution of scenic spots : The Bell Tower Square is built between the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. The Luomashi Pedestrian Street is beside the Bell Tower. Xingzhengyuan Square is a gathering place for young people. The Drum Tower is frequently adjacent to the Huimin Street, where there is a snack street, Huajue Lane Antique Street and the City God Temple. Kaiyuan Shopping Mall and Bell Tower Hotel are the second generals of the Bell and Drum Tower. To the south of the Bell Tower is the South Gate. The most famous street is the Academy Gate and Xiangzi Gate.
Tourism strategy : There are bianzhong performances in Xi'an Bell Tower every day. The repertoire includes folk music "Climbing the Tower" (including dance), Chang'an ancient music "Offering the Golden Cup", famous music "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night", Chang'an ancient music "shaking the door bolt", ancient music "Flying Sky" (including dance), bianzhong solo "Jasmine Flower", ancient music "Great Climbing the Palace", and "Qin Opera Qupai". Each four song rolling performance lasts 10-15 minutes. Eight games a day at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 and 17:30
Shopping recommendation ：
Specialties: rubbings on steles, holly wood branded chopsticks, brocade turtles everywhere, Shaanxi green tea, and pomegranate in stele forest
Food: Xi'an Liangpi, mutton steamed buns, Xi'an barbecue, Shangzhou Ciba
Xi'an Bell Tower Scenic Spot : Bell and Drum Tower, culture, photography, historical buildings, landmarks, historic sites
Ticket price of Xi'an Bell Tower : 35.00 yuan Coupon ticket 50.00 yuan (including Bell Tower and Drum Tower)
Opening Hours of Xi'an Bell Tower : Peak season 08:30-21:30 Off season 08:30-18:00
Address of Xi'an Bell Tower Scenic Spot ： Shaanxi Province Xi'an Beilin District (Intersection of East, South, West and North Streets)
Telephone of Xi'an Bell Tower Scenic Area ：029-87274580 87214665
Official Website of Xi'an Bell Tower Scenic Spot ：www.xazgl.com
How to get to Xi'an Bell Tower ：
metro : Get off at Zhonglou Station for Line 2
transit ：
A: The urban buses 300, 611, 612, 41, 201, 603, 7, 15, 29, 32, etc. pass the Bell Tower Station.
B: Take bus No.11, No.12, No.15 and get off at the Bell Tower Station.
Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Tourist Attractions-
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Xi'an Bell Tower - Scenery
Aerial photo of Xi'an Bell Tower
Tourist evaluation of Xi'an Bell Tower tourist attractions/areas ：
@ Ah, rustling cat The Bell Tower and the Drum Tower are not far away, but the tickets are a little expensive. But it's a great place to visit. When the lights are turned on at night, they are very beautiful, especially magnificent, simple and atmospheric, and very exquisite mechanical design.
@ Victory Thinking Rice : The bell tower is not high, and you can't see far from Xi'an when you climb it. You mainly go to see the clock. The "Jingyun Bell" upstairs is imitation, which is very similar to the original clock. There is a separate charge for ringing the bell. The walls of the hall on the first floor are respectively inlaid with three steles worth seeing. You can take the subway line 2 from the Bell Tower Station. Many buses will take you there. If you take a taxi, because there is a serious traffic jam in the city center, taxis generally don't want to go there. Personally, I think the night view of the Bell Tower is the most beautiful. I must go to see it at night. It is adjacent to the Drum Tower and Huimin Street. Huimin Street is the best place to stay and eat in Xi'an. It is a paradise for eating. There are many authentic snacks. After dinner, you can go around the Bell Tower.
@ Guan Hiroshi Shi Nangu In fact, I think the Bell Tower and Drum Tower are more spectacular when viewed from outside. There are performances in the Bell Tower and Drum Tower respectively. The Bell Tower is a chime performance, and there is a time period. The Drum Tower is a drum music performance. Watch the next time period of the performance. We are just in time for the Bell Tower performance at 16:30, and the Drum Tower performance at 17:00. Each performance is about 15 minutes. Climbing up the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, you can have a panoramic view of Chang'an and dream back to Chang'an when the Tang Dynasty was prosperous.
