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The Bell Tower of Xi'an is located at the intersection of the four main streets within the Ming city wall in the center of Xi'an city. It is the largest and best-preserved bell tower among the existing ones in China. It was built in the 17th year of Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty (1384), originally at the intersection of Guangji Street, facing the Drum Tower. In the 10th year of Wanli of the Ming Dynasty (1582), it was moved to its current location.
The Muslim Quarter in Xi'an is a famous food and culture district, referred to as 'Fang Shang' by locals and 'The Muslim Quarter' by tourists. Beiyuanmen Street, where the Muslim Quarter is located, was originally an official district during the Qing Dynasty. In 1992, Beiyuanmen Street was renovated, changing the asphalt roads and brick sidewalks to bluestone pavements, and two-story buildings were constructed on both sides in the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In September 1993, it became an antique cultural tourism street. Since this area is a gathering place for Hui people, it is thus named. As one of the representatives of Xi'an's local culture, the Muslim Quarter is a collective name for several streets in the Hui district, including Beiguangji Street, Beiyuanmen, Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan, Huajue Lane, Sajinqiao, and others. Located behind the Bell and Drum Towers, it is free to visit, and the streets within the district have a strong Islamic style, with the Halal Food City, Ethnic Shopping Center, and mosques, creating an interesting contrast with the Hui living area.
🗺️Geographic Location
The Bell Tower and Drum Tower of Xi'an are located in the city center of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province.
🚗Transportation Information
Bell Tower: Accessible by bus routes 611, 251, 43, 218, 201, 610, 609, 610, 15, 26, 36, 32, 302, 222, or by taking Metro Line 2.
Drum Tower: Accessible by bus routes 611, 251, 43, 218, 201, 610, 609, 610, 15, 26, 36, 32, 302, 222, or by taking Metro Line 2.
💴Ticket Information
Bell Tower ticket price: 30 yuan per person
Drum Tower ticket price: 30 yuan per person
Combined ticket for Bell Tower + Drum Tower: 50 yuan per person
Student ticket for Bell Tower (half price): 15 yuan per person
Student ticket for Drum Tower (half price): 15 yuan per person
🔔Bell and Drum Tower Museum Opening Hours: Peak season from March 26 to October 25, 8:30 to 21:00; Off-season from October 26 to March 25 of the following year, 8:30 to 18:00.
🥰A must-visit place in Xi'an, the Bell Tower photo spot is on the fifth floor of the Kaiyuan Shopping Mall, inside the Li Ning store, where there is a door leading to the observation deck. There are signs on the fifth floor indicating the spot, which is a great place for taking photos👍
🥰Chang'an Big Stall is also one of the recommended restaurants, where you can experience the atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty and local Xi'an cuisine, along with various performances🤪
All foodies' and vloggers' paradise. most foods are halal as this is a Muslim enclave of the indigenous Hui people. Don't miss out the equally famous early morning market along the back lane right next to the city wall.
Xi'an Huimin Street is a famous food and cultural district in Xi'an, and it is a snack block in Xi'an. Huimin Street is located in the Beiyuanmen, formerly the Qing Dynasty Guanshu District. In the late 1990s, some Hui people rented houses on this street to operate catering, and Lianhu District changed to the direction of the catering street, and the Beiyuanmen became Huimin Street. Xi'an Huimin Street as one of the representatives of Xi'an style, is the general name of many streets in the Huimin block, composed of Beiguangji Street, Beiyuanmen, Xiyang City, Dapiyuan, Huajue Lane, Sajin Bridge and other streets, behind the Bell and Drum Tower.
Take the children in and stroll around. I have to say that Xi'an's night market snacks are the most popular, all people, we ate small carp, sweet-scented osmanthus cake, potato powder, brewed skin, shopping is OK, eating is not recommended
The Muslim Street is mainly the old Sun's house. I see the old Sun's Xxx everywhere. The overall feeling is the same, and the characteristics are just a few.
You can visit.
Worth a visit.
The shadow play is very good.