Bell Tower and Drum Tower
钟鼓楼 · Zhōng Gǔ Lóu
Two Ming towers at the heart of the walled city, with drum performances.
No booking needed1 hour
Tip
The towers look best lit up at night from the street; going inside is optional.
- Opening hours
- About 08:30–21:30 in summer, shorter in winter To be confirmed
- Price
- ¥30 each, ¥50 combined
- How to book
- Buy at the ticket office in the underpass.
- Getting there
- Bell Tower (Lines 2 and 6)
- Address in Chinese
- 陕西省西安市莲湖区西大街
Photo: xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
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