Xi'an · 钟楼 / 鼓楼
At a glance
Book ahead?
Usually on-site OK
Where
Trip.com / on-site
When tickets release
Same-day usually OK off-peak
Closed
Open daily
Price
Combo often ~CNY 50; singles less
Hours
Daytime; evening light shows seasonal
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.
Recommended path
Trip.com / on-site
Combo or single tickets; Trip.com EN or plaza windows with passport.
Book on Trip.comTrip.com is the primary path for this attraction per our sources. Plain link, no affiliate ID.
Step-by-step booking guide
- 1
Buy combo or single
Trip.com or ticket window.
- 2
Enter Bell or Drum Tower
Follow your ticket type.
- 3
Climb for city views
Stairs; limited elevator access.
- 4
Exit via underpass
To Muslim Quarter nearby.
- 5
Night photos from ground
Plaza views free without climbing.
Key pitfalls
- Towers are separate climbs inside the plaza.
- Underpasses connect without jaywalking the roundabout.
If this doesn’t work
Backup options
Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.
Official help channelsIf the primary path fails, re-check the attraction’s official site or help email listed in Sources.
Stuck booking? Message me on WhatsApp
Xiaocong, a local in China, replies 9:00–24:00 Beijing time. Send a screenshot of the step you’re stuck on.
Message on WhatsAppCheck before you go
Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.
- Booking UI and passport acceptance can change — confirm on the channel before travel.
FAQ
Need advance booking?
Useful on holidays; often walk-up otherwise.
Near Muslim Quarter?
Yes — walking distance.
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Sources
- trip.combooking/info page · accessed 7 Oct 2026
Last checked 7 Oct 2026