Drum Tower (Gulou)
What the experts agree on
This 1384 Ming Dynasty tower once held imperial alarm drums and now anchors Xi'an's Muslim Quarter, offering a striking landmark at the heart of the old walled city with excellent views of surrounding streets.
"Originally built in 1384, this 111-foot-high Ming Dynasty building—which used to hold the alarm drums for the imperial city—marks the southern end of Xi'an's Muslim Quarter" Full review
"Qufu's Drum Tower stands at the centre of the old walled town at the point where Gulou Dajie – named after the Bell Tower – divides into its northern and southern sections" Full review
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The Southern of Xi'an West Main Street Beiyuanmen,, Xi'an 710003