Xi'an Bell Tower

Why did no one tell me how beautiful the Bell Tower is under the night sky? I was deeply attracted at first sight. For those going to Xi'an during the May Day holiday, I have compiled a detailed guide for our five-day, four-night trip, which can be a reference for those visiting Xi'an for the first time😜 ✈️Itinerary Planning: 5-day 4-night high-quality travel itinerary Day1: Departure - from all over the country to Xi'an, check into the hotel, free time. Recommended to visit the Bell and Drum Towers, Muslim Street, and other famous food streets Day2: Xi'an City Wall - Xi'an Museum - Big Wild Goose Pagoda - Tang Paradise Day3: Terracotta Warriors - Huaqing Pool Day4: Qianling Mausoleum - Tomb of Prince Yide - Famen Temple Day5: Send-off at Xi'an - End of the trip ⚠️Popular Attractions Checklist 🔥Shaanxi History Museum: Must book in advance❗️Note that it is closed on Mondays, known as the treasure house of Chinese civilization, with a super number of precious collections 🔥Terracotta Warriors Museum: 🎫120 (half price for students), must hire a guide, otherwise, you'll just be staring blankly 🔥Bell and Drum Towers: Landmark buildings of Xi'an, need to buy a ticket to climb the tower, it's suggested to just take photos outside📷 no need to go up 🔥Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Climbing the pagoda 🎫20, at seven o'clock in the evening you can watch the musical fountain⛲️ very impressive 🔥Tang Paradise: There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below, but none are as prosperous as Tang Paradise❗️Wear Hanfu and return to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, very photogenic📷 Huaqing Palace: 🎫120, where Yang Guifei bathed, worth a visit to see the Lotus Pool 🔥Lishan Mountain: Free🆓 come here to watch the sunset, taking the cable car and sliding car are both fun 🔥The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: 🎫260, ceiling-level aesthetics, as if traveling through a thousand years of time 🛑Accommodation Guide: ❤️Try to stay near the Bell Tower or the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, if not possible, staying near a subway station is also fine as it makes it more convenient to visit attractions 🚗Transportation: It's best to take the subway or bus, preferably the subway Because buses can get stuck in traffic 😋Food Checklist Morning market's jujube cakes (not too sweet), elbow sandwich (must try the crispy skin), spicy soup (pick any, they all taste the same), lamb pancake... If my stomach allows, I really could eat them all~ Muslim Street is suitable for visiting at night 👍🏻For first-timers in Xi'an, if you don't want to plan, you can also join a local tour group, this way you don't have to worry about food, accommodation, transportation, and attraction tickets, saving both effort and worry~~

Friends~ When visiting Xi'an, a City walk near the Bell Tower is a must, and I've organized a route that doesn't require backtracking, making travel easy and enjoyable! 📍Start from Exit 3 of the Bell Tower Station subway passage and walk about 600 meters straight to find the spicy Doula red Xi'an wall 📍Continue forward for another 100 meters and turn left to find the Erhui Lane Chang'an wall 📍After checking in, walk straight for less than 100 meters to find the Starbucks coffee shop, which features the Starbucks Xi'an wall inside 📍After checking in, there is a street next to it that is great for street photography. Walk straight, turn left, and you can get back to the road, then continue straight for about 200 meters, go through the underpass to Shuyuanmen 📍After visiting Shuyuanmen, don't backtrack, just walk south from Anju Lane 📍You can walk directly to the city wall, which is a great spot for photos! After taking great shots, return the way you came, and remember not to go through the underpass 📍Walk straight for about 300 meters on the sidewalk next to the underpass entrance to check in at the Chongqing Chang'an wall 📍After taking photos here, you can go to the Bell Tower and the Muslim Street! The order depends on your own time schedule. If the lights of the Bell Tower are not yet on, you can go to the Muslim Street to eat first; if the lights are on, take a photo with the Bell Tower first and then head to the Muslim Street, either way is fine. 📍Besides taking photos below the Bell Tower, you can also go to the fifth floor of the Kaiyuan Shopping Mall to the observation deck, where you can see a panoramic view of the Bell Tower! 🌷Warm Tips: It is recommended to come here for photos and check-ins around 4 pm, as the lighting is good for photography, and after the tour, you'll catch the Bell Tower lighting up, making a perfect one-way route without backtracking~

Location: Xi'an·Shaanxi city center Business hours: 8:30--21:30 Documents: ID card, student card (half price) Ticket price: 30 yuan/person, Bell and Drum Tower combo ticket 50 yuan/person Historical and cultural background: Xi'an Bell Tower is a municipal building in ancient towns, often located in the city center or in front of the government office, and together with the Drum Tower, it undertakes the task of indicating time. As a landmark building of Xi'an, it is located at the intersection of the four main streets within the ancient city wall of Xi'an·Shaanxi, and is the largest, oldest, and best-preserved bell tower in China. Geographical landmark features: This is a landmark building in Xi'an. The Bell Tower is brightly lit at night. You can buy a ticket, climb the Bell Tower and overlook the entire ancient city. The beautiful scenery is unobstructed! Food recommendation: There are many food streets near the Bell Tower, where you can taste authentic Shaanxi snacks, such as Roujiamo, Liangpi, Youpo noodles, etc., the taste is super good! Shopping recommendation: There are many characteristic small shops near the Bell Tower, such as handicraft shops, teahouses, bookstores, etc. You can stroll around, buy and buy, and feel the charm of the ancient city culture! Photo strategy: Don't forget to take photos to commemorate! You can find an angle in front of the Bell Tower and take a photo with the Bell Tower to preserve this beautiful memory. Travel feelings: Visiting the Xi'an Bell Tower is an unforgettable journey. You will feel the glory of the Tang Dynasty and the unique charm of the ancient capital here. Plan your itinerary in advance, delve into history, taste food, buy souvenirs, which will make your trip to Xi'an more memorable. Whether you are a culture lover, a history buff, or a food explorer, the Xi'an Bell Tower will be your ideal choice.

The historic Bell Tower from early Ming dynasty. I love how the city built its roads and new buildings around the Bell Tower. A perfect example of preserving history while developing the city.

The Bell Tower of Xi'an stands at the heart of the ancient capital, witnessing the vicissitudes of time. Tour route: ☀ Bell Tower - Drum Tower - Muslim Street - Yisu Historic and Cultural Block - Kaiyuan Shopping Mall Observation Deck (Total 2.5 hours, recommended to view the night scene in the evening) 💰 Bell Tower (30, no need to climb the tower) The Bell Tower can be accessed near the 8th exit. 🎫 Ticket price is 30, climbing the tower allows you to see the historical changes of the Bell Tower, There are bell performances during the day, with shows at 9:00/10:30/11:30 in the morning and 15:00/16:00/17:00 in the afternoon. 🌲 The Bell Tower is even more outstanding when taking night photos. The best spot for photography is on the 5th floor outdoor observation deck of Kaiyuan Shopping Mall. Drum Tower (30, can be combined with Bell Tower for a 50 ticket) The Drum Tower is in the direction of Muslim Street from exit 9 of the Bell Tower underground. 🎫 Joint ticket for 50. There are drum performances during the day with morning shows at 9:30/10:15/11:00/11:45 and hourly performances from 14:00 to 17:00 in the afternoon. 🌷 If you go to Xi'an, you will definitely find that the city of Xi'an is expanded outward from the Bell and Drum Towers The first time I went to Xi'an, I found that after arriving at the Bell Tower station, if I wanted to go to the place I had in mind, I really had to walk around in the subway station for a few minutes to get out. So the first thing you can't miss in Xi'an is definitely the Bell and Drum Towers 🌸 The Bell and Drum Towers of Xi'an were built during the Ming Dynasty's Hongwu era, and for hundreds of years, they have stood facing each other. They are especially romantic when lit up at night

You should always visit the Bell and Drum Tower in Xi'an at least once. Experience the prosperity of the ancient city⛩️ The ancient and modern elements here complement each other beautifully🎇 The Bell and Drum Tower is so beautiful when the lights are first lit up. I accidentally took a lifetime photo! Sharing the best photo spots with everyone～ / 1️⃣ On the second floor of Kaiyuan Shopping Mall, turn left to the red corridor. It's right where the escalator goes up. You can capture the entire Bell and Drum Tower. There was also a 🇨🇳 flag next to it, which really matched perfectly～ Remember to use the flash📸️ 2️⃣ The observation terrace on the 5th floor of Kaiyuan Shopping Mall The high position allows you to overlook the entire Bell Tower. The scenery is great, but it's a bit difficult to take pictures of people～ · Try to zoom in for the shot Or blur out the people for a more atmospheric feel～

Local tips coming your way! If you're planning a trip to Xi'an, you must read and save this practical guide I've painstakingly put together❤️‍🔥 For your reference✨ 🔥Must-visit attractions 👉🏻Bell Tower, Drum Tower: The Bell Tower is located in the center of Xi'an, a landmark building, and the Drum Tower is next to the Muslim Quarter. Both are close by, a 5-minute walk apart, and there's a joint ticket for climbing both towers for 50 RMB; 🌸Tips: The views from the towers and from the outside each have their own charm. For outdoor photos, go to the observation deck on the 5th floor of Kaiyuan Mall next to the Bell Tower. The photo angle is superb, and it's free❗ 👉🏻Tang Paradise, Big Wild Goose Pagoda: These places are frequently trending online. It's less crowded during the day, but the real scene comes alive at night; It's recommended to go in the afternoon, start with the Big Wild Goose Pagoda (no need to go up, outdoor photos are classic). You can check the performance schedule on the Tang Paradise official account, plan ahead to queue for the show you're most interested in, as it really gets crowded to the point of questioning life 👉🏻Xi'an City Wall: Allocate enough time here, it's easy to get up but hard to come down, with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. It's worth renting a bicycle to go around (45 RMB/3 hours). The Yongning Gate is the most classic city gate, and it's the best spot for a photo🌈 👉🏻Terracotta Army: Tickets are 120 RMB per person, located outside the main urban area of Xi'an, quite far, one of the world's eight wonders. Don't set your expectations too high, it's one of those heritage sites where you feel like since you're there, you've got to check it off your list. Hiring a guide can make it more interesting. 🔥Must-try local foods Shaanxi cuisine: You can go to Chang'an Stove under Yongning Gate, classic and authentic, with dishes like gourd chicken, clothes-hanging tripe that are both good-looking and tasty, and elbow rice that's very fragrant. You can also enjoy the city wall view⭐️ Snacks: Roujiamo (meat sandwich), gourd chicken, beef and mutton paomo (locals prefer beef paomo, ✨it's suggested to try paomo, water basin, and small stir-fry, each with its own flavor), gourd head, zeng cake (don't buy mirror cake, it's not tasty! Take my advice!), biangbiang noodles, rice skin, meatball hot and spicy soup, oil tea; The Muslim Quarter is not as bad as rumored, avoid common snacks like grilled squid❌ Recommended is Grandma's sour plum soup, choose half-and-half with fermented glutinous rice sour plum soup, delicious!

Xi'an SPA has already reached the next level, it's truly a gentle haven for special forces. While making a travel guide for Xi'an I looked up hotels, museums, snacks, and of course, SPAs Booked the Ritz-Carlton in the High-tech Zone After visiting the Bell Tower, the Archaeological Museum, and Anrenfang for a few days, I was really tired So I made an appointment at Xi'an Mushe SPA to relax The shop's design is very tasteful Elegantly white and very clean Full of a sense of luxury The sisters wearing light-colored dresses looked so beautiful The service from the young ladies was especially patient I first took some photos, had some tea to relax Then I had the spa The room amenities are similar to those of a five-star hotel, very upscale Very sanitary The essential oils smelled so good They calmed me down I was blissfully immersed for 70 minutes After the spa, I took a light nap I really liked the sisters speaking in soft and gentle tones Oh right There were also desserts and candies, so healing Next time I travel to Xi'an, I'll go there again

|One-Dragon Route Strategy for Bell Tower, Drum Tower, and Muslim Street. The Xi'an Bell Tower stands at the heart of the ancient capital, witnessing the vicissitudes of a thousand years. 1 Tour Route Bell Tower - Drum Tower - Muslim Street - Yisu Historical and Cultural District - Kaiyuan Shopping Mall Observation Deck (Total 2.5 hours, recommended to view the night scene in the evening) Bell Tower ($30, no need to climb the tower) The Bell Tower scenic area is accessible for climbing near exit 8 Ticket price is 30, climbing the tower allows you to see the historical rise and fall of the Bell Tower, with bell performances during the day, morning shows at 9:00/10:30/11:30 and afternoon shows at 15:00/16:00/17:00. The Bell Tower is also better for night photography. The best photography spot is on the 5th floor outdoor observation deck of Kaiyuan Shopping Mall. Drum Tower (s30, can be combined with Bell Tower for a 50 ticket) Exit 9 of the Bell Tower underground leads directly to the Drum Tower and Muslim Street. 30, combined ticket 50. Daytime drum performances, morning shows 9:30/10:15/11:00/11:45, afternoon shows every hour from 14:00 to 17:00. Muslim Street: Exit 9 of the Bell Tower underground, in the same direction as the Drum Tower Featuring Halal food, you can choose some snacks, such as Lao Ma's Pao Mo/Meat Sandwich, Fatty's Steamed Rice Cake, Mirror Cake, Sheng Zhiwang's Sesame Sauce Stuffed Skin, Jia San's Soup Dumplings, Ding's Crispy Meat, etc. Apart from the queues, there are no other issues. At the entrance of Muslim Street, there is a free Xi'an Historical and Cultural Exhibition Hall, which gives a brief history of the ancient capital of 13 dynasties and an overview of local customs, folk customs, and cuisine, with free tours about every 5 minutes. It's very worth visiting. Yisu Historical and Cultural District (Retro district and the holy land of Qinqiang opera) Exit 6, 7 of the Bell Tower underground Qinqiang Opera History Museum traces the development of Qinqiang opera and the historical course of Shaanxi Qinqiang opera from the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties. There is a huge Qinqiang opera facial makeup, very exquisite. Kaiyuan Shopping Mall (The holy place for checking in at the Bell Tower) Wishing Rooftop: Go into Li Ning on the 5th floor of Kaiyuan, where you can line up completely to the Bell Tower, also the best check-in spot Sunset Rooftop: Also on the 5th floor, where you can see the beautiful sunset of the Bell Tower.

Xi'an city wall and bell tower, staying here in a daze, there is a feeling of dreaming back to the Tang Dynasty! 🥮The lights are on, the night is young, it's really too cool! 🏯When you come to Xi'an, you must wait until the evening to go out for a stroll. 🏮There are many delicacies on Hui Min Street, which can be taken back as souvenirs. I recommend the sunflower baked naan, which is very exquisite and full of exotic features. 🌝Here you can also experience the new Chinese style massage, unlock the same milk bath as Yang Guifei, Xi'an is really rich and charming, recommended to check in!

✨Explore the ancient city✨ Xi'an, is a treasure of Chinese history, and also a beautiful city that intoxicates people! 😍✨ 🏰Stepping into the city wall, it seems to travel through time and space, strolling in the traces of a thousand years of civilization. The ancient buildings and quaint streets make you feel the thickness and heritage of history.🕰️ 【Snack Exploration Tour】 🍲Can't resist the temptation of Xi'an food? Then come on a snack exploration tour! 🌭 🥟The meat sandwich, which is known as "China's number one snack", spicy crispy meat, mutton soup bun, etc., are all mouth-watering delicacies. While tasting the food, feel the enthusiasm of the locals, which has a unique flavor! 🍜 【Historical and Cultural Tour】 🏛️Xi'an, is a museum of history, and also a cradle of culture. When you come here, don't miss the Terracotta Warriors, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and other world-famous relics. Step by step, explore the mark of Chinese civilization in the long river of history, and you seem to be able to feel the wisdom and brilliance of the ancient times. ✨ 【Fantasy Tour-Huaqing Pool】Huaqing Palace 🌸Do you want to know the peerless elegance of the ancients? Then you must go to Huaqing Pool! 🌺 Walking in the picturesque Huaqing Pool, it seems to have traveled to the prosperous Tang Dynasty. The dense bamboo forest and clear lake water make you feel relaxed and happy. Here, you can also enjoy the ancient costume performance and experience the wonder of time travel! 🎭 【Shopping Paradise·Street Strolling】 🛍️Xi'an not only has historical relics, but also bustling commercial streets. The Bell Tower, Muslim Street and other places are shopping paradises! 🎁 During shopping, don't forget to taste the local special handicrafts, silk and ceramic products. In the street stroll, feel the vitality and charm of the city. 💃 💁‍♀️Come to Xi'an, a city that integrates history and modernity, and feel the collision of old and fashion! Leave your comments, remember to like and collect! ✨

First of all, do not go during holidays at all costs. Perhaps because it was the first time in three years that restrictions were lifted, Shen and I chose to go on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year when everyone else had returned to work. Still, there were super many people, and every tourist spot was crowded. Travel suggestions: day1: Take the high-speed train from Chengdu to Xi'an North, and try to choose one that arrives earlier (before 15:00). After getting off the train, take either Line 4 or Line 2. I recommend staying near Hepingmen subway station (40 minutes direct from Xi'an North Station on Line 4). It's advised to book the hotel two days in advance, plan your schedule well, and book several days at once (recommend Vienna and Hanting hotels). If you're not tired, you can walk around the Xi'an City Wall at night, and then take photos at the Bell Tower and Drum Tower below (don't spend money to go up). day2: Get up early in the morning and queue up for breakfast at Xiaonanmen, check in with beef pancakes, vegetable buns, and fried dough twists with soy milk (personally, I'm more accustomed to soy milk with fried dough sticks). In the morning, you can visit the Shaanxi History Museum, and in the afternoon, go to the Tang Paradise or The Longest Day in Chang'an (all three attractions require a reservation three days in advance). In the evening, you can stroll around the Tang Paradise that never sleeps. For those who love beauty, you can try dressing up in ancient costumes. We thought about it for a long time but didn't decide. If there's a chance to go to Fenghuang Ancient Town, be sure to try the ethnic costumes. day3: We chose to join a tour to Mount Hua. If you want to have a panoramic view of the mountains, it's recommended to take the cable car up from the west and down from the north. If you're physically fit, you can hike up from the north and then take the cable car down from the west. Be sure to pick a non-holiday or a regular day to go, otherwise, it's too crowded and dangerous, and most importantly, you won't get to experience the plank walk in the sky. We went during the Spring Festival and didn't manage to queue up, and I guess we won't have the courage to climb Mount Hua again, a bit of regret. day4: Similarly, we joined a tour to the Terracotta Army. Actually, it's not much different from what you see on TV. If you want to truly experience the ancient people's masterpiece, it's still worth a visit, as it varies from person to person. However, the Daqin Theatre is worth a visit (provided it's not too crowded). Alright, pack up and head home.