The enormous Bell Tower with its distinctive green three-tiered roof, is situated in the centre of Xi"an.
Here the city's four main streets converge. The Tower was built here in 1582 and restored in 1739.
"Point duty" police monitor our entry into Xi'an.
Here the city's four main streets converge. The Tower was built here in 1582 and restored in 1739.
"Point duty" police monitor our entry into Xi'an.
Chinese lanterns adorne buildings.
The Bell Tower.
Ornate decorations on the Bell Tower.
Typical archiecture.
Entrance to the Tower's interior.
The iron BELL which is struck each morning.
The Golden Throne!
Highly decorated ceilings.
One nain street converging on the Tower.
Side alleys contrast with the wide main streets.
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