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The Bell Tower in Xian, has a history of over 600 years and reopened to the public after renovation (整修).
The Bell Tower 1 (build) in 1384 during the Ming Dynasty. The 36-meter-tall, wood-and-brick structure is known as one of the 2 (large) and best-protected bell towers in China. The tower has witnessed the city's changes and development for 3 (century).
“Due to long-time exposure 4 wind, sunlight, rain and dust, the tower became broken,with its roof leaking and some paint 5 (drop).” Wang Lei, curator (馆长) of Xian Bell and Drum Towers Museum said. To prolong the life of the tower, the museum began to repair 6 (it) roof and outer golden columns in June.
The reopening of the Bell Tower has attracted visitors 7 come from home and abroad. 8 (visit) by more than 1,000 tourists on the opening day, it had attracted twice the number of visitors before its repair. The museum staff told the media that they determined 9 (extend) the opening hours by one hour every night.
This was 10 sixth renovation to the Bell Tower since 1949, with the last done in 2011.