The Bell Tower is located due north of the Drum Tower. was built in the 9th year of the Zhi Yuan period of the Yuan Dynasty (1272).The Present building, coumrising a base and an upper storey with a double roof of grey tiles, was reconstructed in the 10th year under reign of Qian Long (in 1745). The upper story is traversed by three passageways from each side. It was removed to its present place in 1582 in the center of the southern section of the walled city and was restored several times.

The tower base is square and it covers an area of 1,377 square meters. It is 8.6 meters high and 35.5 meters wide and built completely with green bricks. The tower is a brick and timber structure and 36 meters high.

There are three layers of eaves on the external carved beams and internal is up and down layers. There are tops on four of the corners of the tower eaves. The engraved arcs under each eaves come with color designs. The arc is one of the specialties in ancient timber constructions. It is unique in the history of world construction. It not only make the construction firm, but also make it more beautiful.

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