Drum Tower of Xi'an

Drum Tower of Xi'an
西安鼓楼
Drum Tower with the plaque Wenwu Shengdi (Chinese: 文武盛地, a place of prosperous literary and military)
Interactive map of the Drum Tower of Xi'an area
General information
LocationXi'an, Shaanxi, China
Coordinates34°15′42″N 108°56′19″E / 34.26167°N 108.93861°E / 34.26167; 108.93861
Completed1380

The Drum Tower of Xi'an (Chinese: 西安鼓楼), located in the heart of Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi province, Northwestern China, along with the Bell Tower is a symbol of the city. Erected in 1380 during the early Ming Dynasty (Hongwu era), it stands towering above the city center and offers an incredible view of Xi'an. The Drum Tower is in a predominantly Muslim district of Xi'an, known as the Drum Tower Muslim District (DTMD).

The Drum Tower got its name from the huge drum located within the building. For centuries, the Drum Tower has worked in conjunction with the Bell Tower to announce the time, with the bells signifying morning and the drums signifying evening.

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