Address: No. 74, Beiyuanmen, Lianhu District, Xi'an.
Tel: 029-87278797.
Introduction:
The Drum Tower of Xi'an is one of the landmarks of the ancient city with
a view. The Drum Tower was built in the 13th year of Ming Dynasty Hongwu (1380). Climbing up to the Drum Tower, you will be able to see a 1.8-meter-high drum and 24 red drums engraved with the 24 solar terms, which are very imposing. This drum tower also exhibits Ming and Qing Dynasty furniture, porcelain and paintings and calligraphy by Qi Baishi.
Xi'an Drum Tower is the largest drum tower in the country, at the bottom of which is a tall rectangular pedestal, which has a north-south oriented doorway with a height and width of 6 meters. The building on the foundation is divided into upper and lower two floors, covered with green glazed tiles.
The south side of the Drum Tower has a plaque "Wenwu Shengdi"; and Shanhaiguan "the world's first pass" plaque is known as "China's two plaques". Unfortunately, in the era of turmoil was destroyed, now see is later imitation.
While visiting the Drum Tower, you can also enjoy the ancient performance of "Morning Bells and Twilight Drums", as well as traditional folk music and dance performances, which are held six times a day during the day, as detailed on the official website.
Between the Drum Tower and
is the Bell and Drum Tower Square, which is dotted with green grass and red flowers, has a unique musical fountain, and has a beautiful night view for photos. Behind the Drum Tower is
The city's most famous restaurant