If in search of Xian accommodation a traveller should not look beyond serviced apartments Xian offered by Citadines Central Xi’an which provides ease of access to various attractions in the city including the Drum Tower. Regarded as an iconic symbol of the city, the Drum tower is sure to capture any sightseer’s eye. A hall consisting of many large drums is on the first floor of the tower. Beautiful and intrinsic Chinese writing adorn each drum. The huge drum seen within the building lent the tower its name. Visitors can take in captivating views of the city from the top of the tower.