Now marooned on a traffic island, the Bell Tower sits at the heart of Xī’ān and originally held a large bell that was rung at dawn, while its alter ego, the Drum Tower , marked nightfall. Both date from the 14th century but the Drum Tower was renovated in 1740 while the Bell Tower was moved and reconstructed in 1582 using the same beams and fixtures from where it stood two blocks west.
Musical performances, included in the ticket price, are held inside each at 9.10am, 10am, 11am, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. Enter the Bell Tower through the underpass on the north side.
