Drum Tower Square, Xi'an: Hours, Address, Drum Tower Square Reviews: 4/5
Drum Tower Square
Drum Tower Square
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Muslim Quarter
4,121
456 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Drum Tower (Gulou)
1,035
0.1 miHistoric Sites • Observation Decks & Towers
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13
444 ftShopping Malls
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1,557
0.2 miReligious Sites
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2,325
0.2 miAncient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Beiyuanmen Night Market
57
0.2 miFlea & Street Markets
Gao Grand Courtyard
65
0.2 miArchitectural Buildings • Art Museums
Minsheng International Mall
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Shu Yuan Men ( Ancient Culture Street)
169
0.6 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
Century Jinhua Mall (South Main Street)
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whileiminchina
20 contributions
Fun to see
Apr 2021
At night this is lit up beautifully and is very visually appealing. Fun to walk around the outside and close to the Muslim street market.
Written April 11, 2021
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ThaiCookingRocks
Changchun, China762 contributions
Its OK
Dec 2020
I am not sure why its called Drum Tower Square when its closer to the Bell Tower, but it gives a good view of the Bell Tower. There is plenty or shops in the area. There isn't anything particularly historical or special about this square, but its a good gather place for people.
They had a very small Christmas set up there, where they had some characters and events happening when we were there.
They had a very small Christmas set up there, where they had some characters and events happening when we were there.
Written December 27, 2020
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Greg S
Adelaide, Australia1,225 contributions
Been here-it’s huge!
Jul 2020 • Solo
Watch for pickpockets and also hawkers trying to sell cheap terra-cotta ripoffs. Then again, watch the sellers selling the more expensive version saying that only there’s won’t fall apart and is better quality. Every man for himself here!.
Written July 17, 2020
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PBlyth
Tampa, FL234 contributions
Interesting Drum Tower
Jan 2020
Highly decorated and ornate drum tower. Periodically has live shows inside. Has an interesting display of furniture inside and a line of drums surrounding the exterior with descriptive signs in English detailing the various Chinese seasons of the year. Has a good view of the Muslim Quarter. Worth a visit.
Written April 7, 2020
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PaulSiow
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia2,731 contributions
Beautiful lit at night
Apr 2019
We came here in the evening after visiting the muslim quarter for food as it was nearby. Lots of youths hanging around in the surrounding area. The drum tower looks beautiful at night.
Written March 27, 2020
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Joel K
Vancouver, Canada2,912 contributions
Impressive sight day and night
Oct 2019
This square off of a main street is surrounded by shops, restaurants and a park. The site is beautifully lit at night and is nice to observe during the day.
Written February 26, 2020
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André K
Uitenhage, South Africa172 contributions
Beautiful
Dec 2019
The square is dominated by the Drum tower and this adds to its character. The square is beautiful with lots of shops , a park and various decorations. The musical fountain show with its different coloring lights was a pleasant surprise.
Written December 21, 2019
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Jeffrey joggin
82 contributions
Prefer bell
Nov 2019
If you've seen the bell tower.. you can give this one a miss. The bell tower is a bit nicer.. but this is also conveinent and in a nice location
Written November 14, 2019
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neilsherryuk
Shrewsbury, UK46 contributions
Part of a disappearing China
Oct 2018
Thank goodness these sites have not been destroyed. So evocative of ancient China. The streets around are fascinating too with their Muslim streets food.
Written September 30, 2019
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Tom S
Canterbury, UK323 contributions
huge drum tower
Oct 2018
This drum tower is very large and also very well maintained. This is very decorative. It is nice to see and a good reference point to work to and from.
They played music in here while we were here so it is worth paying to go up and listening to this live chinese music
They played music in here while we were here so it is worth paying to go up and listening to this live chinese music
Written September 14, 2019
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tiger1492
Brookfield, CT41 contributions
what exactly is the "Drum Tower" and Bell Tower? Is it necessary to have a guide for interpretation or is this a site one can do on your own? thanks for the reply.
dianadevit
Wyckoff, NJ98 contributions
The Drum Tower and the Bell Tower are large pagodas which are particularly spectacular at night. You can also visit the interiors which are sort of small museums. The Drum Tower has a drumming exhibitiion I think once a day (maybe twice). I don't think you'd need a guide, and they are quite close to each other. Also not a long walk from the city wall which is worth seeing. They are in the center of the old walled city area and are adjacent to the lively Muslim quarter. Definitely worth going to!
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- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Drum Tower Square:
- Private 2-Day Xian Highlights Round-trip High Speed Train Tour from Beijing (From $546.67)
- 2-Day Private Customized Xi'an Tours from Beijing by Plane (From $733.87)
- 2-Day Highlights Xi'an Private Tour Combo Package: Terracotta Warriors and City Sightseeing (From $230.00)
- 2 Days Beijing Xian Tour by Bullet Train with Hotel (From $604.00)
- 3 Hours Xian Culture Walking Tour (From $84.00)
- Hotels near Drum Tower Square:
- (0.03 mi) Ibis Hotel(Xi'an Bell Tower Subway Station)
- (0.03 mi) Luke Apartment Hotel
- (0.04 mi) Xian Guoming Garden Hotel
- (0.08 mi) Wen Yuan Hotel - Vip Building
- (0.09 mi) Chang'an Hotel Apartment
- Restaurants near Drum Tower Square:
- (0.03 mi) YangJia Dumpling
- (0.03 mi) SanDe Long FanZhuang
- (0.08 mi) Starbucks (ZhongLou)
- (0.04 mi) McDonald's
- (0.09 mi) Lao BaiJia PaoMo Guan