Xi'an Drum Tower / 西安鼓楼
Completed in 1380 during the Ming Dynasty, the Drum Tower stands west of the Bell Tower and was historically used to announce the end of the day by beating large drums. Today, visitors can explore its historic exhibitions, admire traditional architecture, and watch scheduled drum performances.
Category
Historical
Why Visit
- One of China's largest surviving ancient drum towers
- Traditional drum performances recreate ancient city customs
- Beautiful wooden architecture
- Gateway to Muslim Street
- Excellent paired visit with the Bell Tower.
Suggested Duration
1 hour
Best Visiting Time
After 17:00
Suitable For
- History lovers
- Cultural travelers
- Architecture enthusiasts
Tips
- Don't miss the drum performance inside the tower
- Walk directly to Muslim Street after your visit
- Purchase the combined Bell Tower & Drum Tower ticket
- The upper level offers excellent views toward the Bell Tower.
Admission Type
Paid Ticket
Reservation Required
No
Reservation Max.
H-2 max
Opening Hours
Off-season: 08:30–18:00 (Last entry at 17:30)
Peak season: 08:30–21:30 (last entry at 21:00)
Address (English & Chinese)
No. 74 Beiyuanmen, Lianhu District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province
陕西省西安市莲湖区北院门74号
(文物古迹)
Note
Ticket price: 30 元. It canbe purchase together with Xi'an Bell Tower (ticket price 50 元 and can be purchase H-1).