Also known as Shangshu Province Square, it is located in the center of Xi'an, with an area of 60,000 square meters, second only to Tiananmen Square in Beijing.
This was once the seat of the Shangshu Province in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, which was the highest administrative body for executing state affairs at that time.
On the east side of the square stands a bell tower with a history of 600 years, and on the west side stands the largest drum tower in the country.
On the north side of the square are Tongshengxiang, Defachang, Wang Haitang and other time-honored shops; below the square is the Century Jinhua Shopping Center.
When night falls, the lights of the music fountain, bell tower and drum tower light up together, which is very spectacular.
Attractions Location: About 100 meters northwest of the intersection of Beiyuanmen and Xidajie, Lianhu District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
Tickets:
Bell Tower Ticket: 30 RMB; Drum Tower Ticket: 30 RMB
Opening hours:
All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Transportation:
Take bus No. 15/201/215/218/221/222/251/252/286/300/32/43/45/604/611 to Gulou West Bus Station, get off and walk to the destination
Time reference: Less than 1 hour
Experience Xi’an’s historic city center by visiting the iconic Bell and Drum Tower Square, the nearby Muslim Quarter, and the Ancient City Wall — a great introduction to the city’s charm.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at a boutique hotel near Zhonglou (Bell Tower). Eat local specialties like Biangbiang noodles, roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), and lamb skewers in the Muslim Quarter.
Souvenirs: At Bell/Drum Tower and Muslim Quarter: paper cuttings, shadow puppets, dried fruit, and hand-crafted leather goods.
This itinerary includes Xi’an’s city center and the world-renowned Terracotta Army, providing a rich mix of ancient and local culture.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda for scenic evening walks. Try dumpling banquets or Shaanxi cold noodles.
Souvenirs: Terracotta figurine replicas, calligraphy scrolls, Qin Dynasty-themed souvenirs.
Explore deeper layers of Xi’an’s history by visiting museums, religious landmarks, and heritage streets.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near the South Gate for convenient access. Dine at Defachang for traditional Xi’an dumplings.
Souvenirs: Museum gift shop items (replica relics), prayer beads and traditional Uyghur crafts near the Great Mosque.
This plan includes the scenic and historical Mt. Lishan and Huaqing Palace, popular with both history lovers and photographers.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Xi’an Railway Station for easy access. Try hotpot or lamb stew specialties in Lintong district.
Souvenirs: Huaqing hot spring products, silk scarves, mini bronze wares.
Discover the artistic side of Shaanxi by visiting Tang Paradise and relaxing in countryside-style themed parks on the outskirts of the city.
Accommodation/Food: Stay at a resort hotel in Qujiang District. Try imperial-style Tang cuisine in themed restaurants.
Souvenirs: Tang-style fans, costumes, ceramic artware from gift shops in Tang Paradise.
Include a spiritual adventure to Famen Temple, which houses relics of the Buddha, and soak in nature's peace and Buddhist tranquility.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in the southern part of the city for quieter nights. Eat vegetarian meals or Buddhist-style cuisine near Famen Temple.
Souvenirs: Buddha relic replicas, incense sets, Famen Temple-themed books and trinkets.
Wrap up your journey with a breathtaking trip to Huashan, one of China’s Five Great Mountains — a spiritual and adventurous finale to your Shaanxi tour.
Accommodation/Food: Consider staying overnight at Huashan Town or in a mountaintop guesthouse for sunrise views. Eat hearty local meals (e.g., Shan-style dumplings).
Souvenirs: Huashan walking sticks, talismans, prayer ribbons, jade pendants sold along the mountain path.
As a resident of the ancient city, I have never been to the bell tower. Unlike other places, I always feel that it is near home and I am not in a hurry. The scenic spots in other places always feel distant from me, so I must go and see them when I pass by. But I believe that every resident of the ancient city has a different feeling for the bell tower, which is absolutely the center of the city. I like the bell tower, and there are super super many foods near the bell tower. Must recommend...
Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Square is located at the intersection of four main streets, east, west, south and north. On the east side of the square stands a bell tower with a history of more than 600 years, and on the west side stands the largest drum tower in the country. The Bell and Drum Tower Square was built in the late 1990s. At the beginning of its construction, the messy buildings between the two buildings were demolished, so that the bell tower and drum tower, which were difficult to see each other before, can "meet happily", becoming a major landscape in Xi'an. The Bell and Drum Tower Square is a comprehensive project of historic site protection and old city renewal. The environmental art design extends to both ancient and modern times along the theme of "morning bells and evening drums". In terms of space treatment, it draws on the experience of traditional Chinese space composition and combines it with the theory of modern urban external space to provide an "urban living room" for the ancient city of Xi'an.
Morning bells and evening drums - Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Square is located at the intersection of four main streets, east, west, south and north. On the east side of the square stands the bell tower with a history of more than 600 years, and on the west side stands the largest drum tower in China. The Bell and Drum Tower Square was built in the late 1990s. At the beginning of its construction, the messy buildings between the two towers were demolished, making the bell tower and drum tower, which were difficult to see each other before, "meet happily", becoming a major landscape in Xi'an!
Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Square is located at the intersection of four main streets: east, west, south, and north. On the east side of the square stands a bell tower with a history of more than 600 years, and on the west side stands the largest drum tower in the country.
The Bell and Drum Tower Square was built in the late 1990s. At the beginning of construction, the messy buildings between the two towers were demolished, allowing the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, which were previously difficult to see each other, to "meet each other happily" and become a major landscape in Xi'an. The Bell and Drum Tower Square is a comprehensive project of historical site protection and old city renewal.
That's about it, nothing much to comment on.
The night view is beautiful, a landmark of Xi'an. Different views during the day and at night...
It took two nights to finish the tour. The night market is still very lively and worth going.
The Bell and Drum Tower and Muslim Street are both in the same place. It's boring to go up there, but it's nice to look around.
You are more beautiful and charming at night! There is something special under the lights.
The night view is beautiful! Take photos to commemorate your visit!
The Bell and Drum Tower is a landmark building in Xi'an. The two Ming Dynasty buildings echo each other from afar, which is spectacular.
I only realized it after I came to Xi'an
“Xi’an New Year, the most Chinese.”
This sentence is not exaggerated.
The streets are filled with red lanterns, which are a stunning fusion of traditional Chinese Spring Festival folk culture, Chinese classics and fashion.
The city center of Xi'an, where you can feel the history and modernity
The square is quite relaxing, next to the bell tower and drum tower, and there are many tourists.
Maybe it's because I live in the Bell Tower Hotel. I see the Bell and Drum Tower Square every day when I go in and out. It is really the central location within the ancient city wall of Xi'an, and tourists come here in an endless stream every day. The ground is not accessible to pedestrians, and everyone takes the underground passage. The underground passage can really make tourists who come to Xi'an for the first time dizzy. I was dizzy anyway. After leaving the Bell Tower Hotel, there is an underground passage. The underground passages lead to the east, west, south and north respectively. I walk through this passage every day, but I still can't figure out the direction until the day I leave. It looks much better when the lights are on at night than during the day~
The night view of the Bell and Drum Tower is extremely beautiful at night, very suitable for taking night photos
On the east side of the square stands the 600-year-old bell tower, and on the west side stands the country's largest drum tower.
The center of Xi'an City, with the Bell Tower and Drum Tower as the traffic midpoint from the east to the west and north to the south, runs through the entire city of Xi'an. It was like this in history and it is still like this now. It is worth a visit
The night photography is amazing, the transportation is convenient, and it is in the center of the city.
The Drum Tower at night is full of people rushing around, showing the atmosphere of the ancient capital
Located in the area of Bell Tower and Drum Tower, Huifang is to the north
If you are a photography enthusiast, I suggest you come here to take pictures at night. The lighting effect at night is great and it looks crystal clear.
The bell and drum towers at night are magnificent under the lights.
Be sure to arrange your time properly when you go there so as not to miss it. The price of the Bell and Drum Tower adult ticket is 50 yuan, and the price of separate tickets is 30 yuan each. If you want to go up, it is definitely more cost-effective to buy a combined ticket. I suggest that you don't go up, it is already beautiful to take pictures of the night view from below.
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower of Xi'an are preserved as historical buildings in Xi'an. Just take a photo from a distance.
We went there at night but we couldn't go up there. We suggest going there during the day.
Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Square is located at the intersection of four main streets: east, west, south and north. On the east side of the square stands a bell tower with a history of more than 600 years, and on the west side stands the largest drum tower in the country.
The open area between the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower is a must-see when visiting Xi'an. There are many people.
The Bell Tower is in a straight line with Yongning Gate, and the Drum Tower is next to the Bell Tower, close to the Muslim Street.
This kind of bell and drum tower inherited from history is a must-have package for almost every megacity. As the ancient capital of 13 dynasties, Xi'an, with its long history and profound cultural heritage, demonstrates its profound context and broad mind. Located at the intersection of four main streets in the east, west, south and north of Xi'an, the bell and drum tower, which has stood for more than 600 years, is magnificent and magnificent. Thanks to the wisdom of urban planners, the bell tower and drum tower, which used to be difficult to see each other, are now happy to see each other, standing opposite each other, accompanying each other and looking at each other, showing the ancient history and modern vitality of Xi'an everywhere. It is open all day and free to visit. It is recommended to play and take pictures for 2-3 hours.
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower tickets are 35 yuan each for adults, and the Bell and Drum Tower package is 50 yuan per adult.
The Bell and Drum Tower Square is located at the intersection of four main streets, east, west, south and north. It was once the seat of the Shangshu Province in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty.
The Bell and Drum Tower, under neon lights, stands proudly in the downtown area. The architectural styles of the surrounding modern high-rise buildings match each other very well, without any sense of disharmony.
The lighting effects of the Bell and Drum Tower at night look great. If you don’t want to go up to see the night view of Xi’an, you can just look at it from below. You don’t need to buy a ticket to go up!
The lighting of the Bell and Drum Tower is just right, not too bright and dazzling, and can also make cameras and mobile phones take good pictures. The color also complements the original color of the building, brilliant and gorgeous. The night view is really pleasing.
The Bell and Drum Tower are two buildings that complement each other from a distance. Tickets are required to enter. After climbing the tower past the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, I felt that climbing the Bell and Drum Tower was meaningless. The best thing is to see the night view of the Bell and Drum Tower.
Walk slowly towards the hotel from the crowds in Muslim Street, passing the Bell and Drum Tower. This is the center of the center of Xi'an. The lights of the Bell and Drum Tower are on, and the night is pleasant. It is a great place for taking photos.
It’s a pity that my photography skills are so poor that it would be an insult to me.
Xi'an is so beautiful at night, especially this square when all the lights are lit up, including the lights on the city walls. It's as if you've returned to the heyday of the Tang Dynasty.
The night view is very beautiful! Just opposite the Bell Tower Hotel!
A popular spot for taking photos at night, the night view is amazing.
The combined ticket for climbing the Bell Tower and Drum Tower is 50 yuan, and a single ticket is 30 yuan (if you don't have enough time, you can just visit the tower without climbing the tower. However, the Bell Tower is very suitable for taking photos of the city's night view. The avenue facing it is filled with a constant stream of vehicles and red Chinese knots). Behind the Drum Tower is the bustling Muslim Street.
As soon as eight o'clock arrived and the lights were turned on, I rushed out to take all kinds of photos. I have to say that the Bell and Drum Tower is so beautiful at night. Compared with the daytime, it has a more prosperous charm.
The solemn bell and drum tower tells the charm of the ancient capital of 13 dynasties! Except for too many people, everything is good!
The main roads in Xi'an are all built from east to west and from north to south, and the Bell and Drum Tower Square is located on the central axis, which can be said to be a major traffic artery. There is a pedestrian walkway underground for pedestrians to cross the street. There is a map inside, which is quite convenient. Next to it is the Muslim Street, surrounded by many vendors selling small items. The scenery is more beautiful at night. Against the backdrop of the night, the dimly lit Bell Tower and Drum Tower have a unique flavor.
The Bell and Drum Tower at night, with lights shining on it and surrounded by high-rise buildings in the commercial district, reflects the coexistence of tradition and modernity in this historic city that has been the capital of 13 dynasties.
Xi'an is really, really hot in summer, but the traffic in this city is really, really civilized.
I had been here before during the day, and it looked like a very old cultural relic building. But that night, the bell and drum tower was shining brightly after the decorative lights were turned on. Under the effect of the beautiful light, it seemed as if I could see the prosperity and prosperity of Greater China in the past!
A landmark building in Xi'an, a must-see attraction when visiting Xi'an. The night view of the Bell Tower is beautiful!
The bell tower and drum tower in Xi'an are very close to each other, and you can almost see each other. Generally speaking, if you are on a tight budget, you can just go to one of them. Because the student ticket is very cheap, I went to both. Haha, the buildings in Xi'an are considered to be very complete historical buildings.
Ancient buildings, modern squares, beautiful
You can see the Bell Tower when you get off the subway. Walk across the square to the Drum Tower. Next to it is the Muslim Street. It is a must-see place, especially the night view is beautiful.
Two large bells can be seen on the bell tower, but no bells are heard. There are 24 small drums on the drum tower, with the 24 solar terms written on the drum surfaces.
The Bell and Drum Tower ticket is 35 yuan per ticket, and the combined ticket is 50 yuan.
You must visit the Bell and Drum Tower twice, both during the day and at night.
You can go and feel it. He has influenced Xi'an for nearly a thousand years.
The Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower is located in the center of Xi'an. It is the collective name of two Ming Dynasty buildings - the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. They are both iconic buildings in Xi'an. The Bell Tower is in the center of the ancient city, and the Drum Tower is slightly northwest. To the north of the Drum Tower is the Muslim Street, which is about 500 meters long and runs from north to south. It has almost become a food street, and many foreign tourists come here. I tasted the famous red willow lamb skewers and other halal delicacies here.
Friends who have time, be sure to come and see the Bell and Drum Tower at night. It is really beautiful and magnificent!
The night view of the Bell and Drum Tower is indeed much more beautiful than during the day.
Located in the center of Xi'an, it was once the seat of the Shangshu Province in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty and was the highest administrative body for state affairs at that time. On the east side of the square stands the 600-year-old bell tower, and on the west side stands the largest drum tower in the country.
The exterior decoration of the bell and drum towers are very similar and have a sense of history, but the bell tower does not have as much as the drum tower. The drum tower introduces the history and development of drums, as well as drum performances.
There is nothing interesting about the Bell and Drum Tower during the day, and night is the best time to view it.
It only costs a dozen yuan to take a taxi from Yongxingfang to the Bell and Drum Tower, which is very convenient.
The Bell and Drum Tower is particularly beautiful at night, standing at a busy crossroads. The lights give it a gorgeous coat of beauty, and it all seems so beautiful that it seems unreal.
It is a pity that I didn't see the night view of the Bell and Drum Tower, but I still have to go and see it. As a landmark building, the Bell Tower is very recognizable and can be seen from a distance. There is a constant flow of cars and people around it. It is there quietly, witnessing the changes of things and the changes of the times. The same is true for the Drum Tower. Although I didn't climb up the tower, I could still feel the heaviness of history.
The ancient clock tower alarms, the drum tower tells time, the night view is magnificent, as if returning to the Tang Dynasty in a dream. Bell Tower Ticket: 35 yuan Open until 10 pm in summer, you can enjoy the night view. Drum Tower Ticket: 35 yuan The bell tower and drum tower are called "sister towers" and "civil and military towers". They were built in the same era, both dating back more than 600 years.
The Drum Tower and the Bell Tower are a pair of twin brothers, only half a mile apart, reflecting each other and adding color to the ancient city.
I stayed in Xi'an for a while in March. In the evening, I often went to the Bell Tower Square to take pictures of the night view. After taking pictures, I went to Sajin Bridge to eat delicious food. It was a wonderful time.
We didn't buy tickets to go up to the Bell and Drum Tower, but we took some photos at night. Compared with the daytime, the lights of the entire city at night make the ancient capital look particularly beautiful.
I saw many photos of the night view of the Bell and Drum Tower in the travel guide, which really amazed me from the bottom of my heart.
In fact, I didn't go there at night, but arrived at around 5pm. I bought a combined ticket to climb the Bell and Drum Tower and overlook Xi'an. Then I had a meal in Huimin Street. When I came out, it was just dark, so I saw the magnificent night view.
I think many people are like me. Although they know that the night view is more beautiful, they still want to see what the Bell and Drum Tower looks like during the day. Then you can choose my time. After all, you should not leave any regrets when you come here.
Morning bells and evening drums: the ancient clock tower sounds the alarm, and the drum tower announces the time. The night scene is magnificent and majestic, as if you are dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty.
Bell Tower Ticket Price: 35 Yuan
In summer, it is open until 10 pm, so you can enjoy the night view.
Drum Tower Ticket Price: 35 Yuan
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower are called "Sister Towers" and "Civil and Military Towers". They were built in the same era, both dating back more than 600 years.
I don't know if it's because the Chinese New Year just passed and many street lights were not removed, or if it's just like this in Xi'an. There are lights everywhere, including the bell tower and the drum tower. It's really a tourist city. There are lights on the big trees on the road, which blinded me, but it's really beautiful and adds to the atmosphere.
Watch the vicissitudes of history during the day and the brilliant lights at night.
When I went there, I lived not far from here.
I came here to hang out in my spare time and thought it was nice, but the area around it was a bit messy.
There are many people relaxing in the Bell and Drum Tower Square, and all kinds of lights are on, making it a brilliant sight. It is magnificent!
As soon as we got out of the subway, we realized what the peak tourist season was. There were crowds of people everywhere and it was so crowded that we couldn't get through. Our family of three, carrying their suitcases, had to work very hard to find the Jinjiang Inn Bell Tower Branch (although it was very close to the subway entrance, its location was relatively hidden).
The bell and drum towers are together, so you can visit them together.
Walk back to the bell tower. Pedestrians should have four angles to view the bell tower, all of which are equally beautiful. If you want to buy a ticket, go up the bell tower and go to the underground passage. There are eight exits. We walked here several times in the next few days and almost got dizzy.
There are terracotta warriors displayed by merchants in the Bell and Drum Tower Square, and next to them are several Century Jinhua dolls.
Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Square is located at the intersection of four main streets, east, west, south and north. On the east side of the square stands a bell tower with a history of more than 600 years, and on the west side stands the largest drum tower in the country. The Bell and Drum Tower Square was built in the late 1990s. At the beginning of its construction, the messy buildings between the two buildings were demolished, so that the bell tower and drum tower, which were difficult to see each other before, can "meet happily", becoming a major landscape in Xi'an. The Bell and Drum Tower Square is a comprehensive project of historic site protection and old city renewal. The environmental art design extends to both ancient and modern times along the theme of "morning bells and evening drums". In terms of space treatment, it draws on the experience of traditional Chinese space composition and combines it with the theory of modern urban external space to provide an "urban living room" for the ancient city of Xi'an.
Personally, I think it is a place for tourists to check in. The architectural shapes of the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower are very similar. The difference is that one houses a "bell" and the other houses a "drum".
It cost 50 yuan to go up to the Bell Tower and Drum Tower to see the scenery of Xi'an, which is worth it.
I just arrived but didn't go up. Xi'an is the first stop of the short holiday.
Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower Square is located at the intersection of four main streets: east, west, south, and north. On the east side of the square stands the bell tower, which is more than 600 years old, and on the west side stands the largest drum tower in the country. The Bell and Drum Tower Square was built in the late 1990s as a comprehensive project for the protection of historical sites and the renewal of the old city. Its night view is amazingly beautiful.