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The Bell Tower stands in a very picturesque location on the east side of the center square of the city of Xi’an, the Bell Tower was initially built in 1384 in the 17th year during the reign of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming.
Occupying an area of 1.126 hectares. It is 36 meters high and its square base |
| measures 35.5 meters on each side. The tower is a two-stories structure with three layers of eaves and dark green glazed tile roofs. It’s gilded rooftop shines brilliantly in the sun. During ancient times, the huge iron bell in the tower was rung in the morning to tell the hour. | |
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Tel.:0086-29-86690058.85393283.85392885.85395069 Fax:0086-29-85257619 Postcode:710061 E-mallL:xian@regencyholiday.com Add:No.52 Xiaozhai East Road,Xi’an,China.
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