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“Bell Tower” orientaltravel.com / Travelnet Ltd.
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 33 attractions in Xi'an
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Traveller 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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Attraction type: Architectural building, Observation deck/tower
Address: Xi'an
China

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“Nothing Spectacular”
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3 of 5 stars
Alilu007
San Francisco
20 Jul 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

“Well wort a visit”
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4 of 5 stars
paul611
Eastbourne, England
5 May 2008
3
people found this review helpful

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

“西安一定会去的地方”
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4 of 5 stars
A DaoDao Member
Google Translation
4 Sep 2009

到西安的第一站， 马上就被带去钟楼。 钟... more

“城壁の真ん中で」太鼓を打つことができます”
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4 of 5 stars
flyinglab
上海
Google Translation
17 Mar 2009

城壁の真ん中にあります。昔は太鼓の音で暁と黄昏をつたえたそうです。螺旋階段を上がって中に入ることができます。私は外で別途... more

“西安的标志”
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5 of 5 stars
A DaoDao Member
Google Translation
11 Feb 2009

我在西安的大学待了近三年了，不过我是个不... more

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