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Bell Tower (Zhonglou)

East Main Street, Hu County 710300, China
Ranked #7 of 18 attractions in Hu County
3.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Observation Decks/ Towers
Description: This renovated 118-foot tower was built in 1384 and moved to its present site in the city center in 1582.
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2010

I was so impressed when I first saw it at night when I arrived in Xi'an that this was the first attraction to visit the next morning. A bit of a 'let down' though. Nice views from there but nothing much really. As most of the reviewers say, the Drum Tower is much more interesting. More

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Vienna
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284 helpful votes 284 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2010

I think that most other reviewers got this one pegged. This is nice to look at, but not as nice to look from. The Drum Tower is better. Though if you are one of those people who feel compelled to ram a log into a big bell for a small fee, then this is your place. More

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Sydney, Australia
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2010

The bell tower is interesting for a shot from outside but inside having to pay for ringing the bell, getting a photo of the smog is not worth the entrance fee. There is nothing inside the building of interest either. More

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San Francisco
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2009

I think our visit might have been enhanced if we were there when they had a little show inside (playing Chinese bells and instruments). Before you buy your ticket, there is a sign at the ticket window with the times of the shows. During lunchtime, there are no shows for a few hours. Other than that though, it was mainly... More

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Eastbourne, England
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89 reviews 89 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2008
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The Bell Tower is situated on a roundabout at the intersection of four busy streets, surrounded by shopping centres and the like so we nearly gave it a miss. I'm glad we didn't so dive through the subway, pay your entrance fee and climb the steps of the tower. Not only do you get great views of the city, but... More

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Tokyo
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2011
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Tokushima, Japan
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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
112 helpful votes 112 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2010
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69 helpful votes 69 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2010
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2010
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