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Walk the walls of the city, great for photos.
The Ming Dynasty Wall
This was built between 1374 and 1378 during the reign of Emperor Hongwu. It is a castle-like construction very typical of all China’s ancient city walls. It is a grand and impressive structure from a feudal society which shows the engineering skills of ancient China. It is 14 kilometres long and 12 metres high. The wall is about 18 metres wide at its base. The wall has towers at the four gates and corners and it formed a strong defence for the city inside.
Updated Aug 24, 2002
Walk or rent bike to tour city wall
Updated Mar 4, 2011
Built during the Ming Dynasty. We entered the wall through the south gate. You can take your photo with the soldiers.
Updated Jul 9, 2010
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These are the views you get from the South Gate. You get a good view along the city wall plus to the north towards the Bell Tower.
Updated Sep 5, 2009
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Take a walk on, along and through the Xi'an Great City Wall to catch the different views of this ancient city.
Updated May 8, 2006
Address: Around the city of Xi'an
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Enclosing the old city, most of the wall is in good condition. We visited in late afternoon on a cold December day, still a good walk, views over the city excellent.
Written Dec 26, 2005
Website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/citywall.htm
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The South City wall is all lit up and is beautiful. You can go in for 10Yuan and sometimes there are stage performances. We only walked a bit and got a great arial view of the city.
Written Oct 6, 2004
Address: South City Wall
Originally built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), this wall is about 9 miles square. We climbed to the top of the wall at the West Gate. The gate itself is very impressive.
Written Jun 14, 2004
Website: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/citywall.htm
Written May 30, 2004
You can have a walk on the old city wall and discover XiAn from above.
Updated Feb 24, 2004
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Write a ReviewYou can have a walk on the old city wall and discover XiAn from above.
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This is my hometown. I live here, I love it here. I feel like I have a responsibility to let you know more about it. There is an old saying "If you want to see China of 100 years ago, visit Shanghai;...
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Xi'an is a must see. I was doubtful about the importance of Xi'an. Of course, there are the warriors, but.. all that distance... for that... WRONG! The warriors for themselves sure deserve the trip,...
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Xi’an was formerly called Chang’an and lies in the central part of Guanzhong Plain between the Wei River to the north and the Qinling Mountain to the south. Xi’an has immense historical...
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A part of the old Xi'an is still preserved within its city walls. As interesting as the terracota warriors, worth of visits for sure... the old town is a living contrast of preserved monuments and...
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