Thursday, 24 October 2013

THE DRUM TOWER IN XI'AN. CHINA



Built in 1380 the Drum Tower is found near the old Muslim quarter. The interior has recently been restored. Our visit coincided with a performance of drum playing by a number of Chinese ladies.


The Drum Tower.

An explanation.

The triple-eaved building.

Massive drum outside the Drum Tower entrance.

Another huge drum.

Rows of drums outside one of the Tower's walls.

Various drums inside the Tower.

Drums on display.

A happy musician.

Beating the Drum.

Part of the musical interlude.

Night Watchman's Drum. The beating of this Drum
indicated the opening and closing of the City gates.

View of the Bell Tower from the Drum Tower.

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