 | Historical Attraction of Xi'an: Drum Tower (2-1). This is a smaller building to the west of the Bell Tower, marking the Muslim quarter of Xi'an. The wooden tower, built in 12th century, has two stories with three layers of eaves, each story having seven rooms and a green glazed tile roof. Originally there hung above the southern eave of the tower a plaque with the inscription: "Splendid Civil and Military Place" in big letters; and above the northern eave a plaque with the inscription: "Sound Can Be Heard in the Sky" in gold letters. click to open  |
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