The Bell Tower of Xi’an, built in 1384 during the early Ming Dynasty, is a symbol of Xi'an and one of the grandest of its kind in China. The tower house a huge bell which in ancient times was use to strike the time every morning, this is how the tower got its name. It stands in the center of the downtown area where the North Street, the South Street, the East Street and the West Street meet. The tower base is square and it covers an area of 1,377 square meters. The tower is a brick and timber structure and close to 40 meters high. Now, it is one of the most important places of interest in Xi'an, and it attracts thousands of tourists all over China and the world.