The Bell Tower stands in the center of Xi'an city. It was built in 1582. It is 1337 square meters in area and 36 meters in height. Its base in a square shape is built of grey bricks and the tower is in the architectural form of timber structure with triple eaves and a pavilion roof. It is covered with dark green glazed tiles. One iron bell was hung in the tower to give correct time in the old times.

Other tourist attractions in Xi'an

The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses The Big Wild Goose Pagoda Xi'an Old City Wall The Bell Tower Huaqing Hot Spring Banpo Village Museum Shanxi History Museum Forest of Steles The Great Mosque Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum