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The Xi'an City Wall stands tall and proud, a magnificent testament to ancient Chinese architectural prowess and the city's rich history. My experience walking atop this well-preserved fortification was nothing short of awe-inspiring. The sheer grandeur of the wall, spanning around the city like a protective embrace, is a sight to behold. The meticulous preservation allows visitors to step back in time and imagine the city's past glory. Walking or cycling along its broad paths offered panoramic views of the surrounding cityscape and the contrast between modernity and antiquity. The attention to detail in the construction is remarkable. The watchtowers, battlements, and gates showcase the precision and skill of ancient artisans. The history embedded within every brick, every carved stone, creates an immersive experience, offering a glimpse into Xi'an's storied past. Capturing the essence of this ancient marvel was a highlight of my visit. The sweeping views from the wall, the play of light on the aged bricks, and the architectural details provided endless opportunities for stunning photography. For those wishing to bring a piece of this historical wonder home, I highly recommend exploring the captivating photos available for purchase on www.Renes-Photo.Shop. These images beautifully encapsulate the majesty of the Xi'an City Wall, allowing you to relive its grandeur at any time. The Xi'an City Wall isn't just a monument; it's a living testament to China's enduring legacy. It's a must-visit for history enthusiasts, offering a profound sense of connection to the past and a chance to appreciate the architectural marvels of ancient China. A visit to the Xi'an City Wall promises a memorable journey through time, offering both a sense of grandeur and a deep appreciation for the historical significance of this magnificent structure. It's an experience that leaves an indelible mark and a lasting admiration for the ingenuity of the past.
Rene Schildt
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We'd planned on coming here to see the city wall, but we had no idea we'd get to bicycle it! It was great fun, and not strenuous at all (it's a flat city wall, after all). You get to see the City Wall much more thoroughly than you would if you just walked it, because you can cover more ground more quickly. The bicycles were decent-the tires are underinflated so as to better deal with the uneven bricks. Make sure you test the height of the bicycle though. I didn't, and it ended up being fairly uncomfortable at times. Pro tip: go in the morning. We were there in mid-June and it was getting exceedingly warm by 11:00am. I would not want to do it after then during the summer. Way too hot. There's little shade and the bricks reflect the heat back up to you. There are occasional ramparts where you can dismount and enjoy a little shade, but it's still really hot.
Alex Demas
20
Great Wall of Xi'an is a well known place in the city, it's very famous and old as it's an ancient wall like the great wall of china, you need to pay 100 yuan to enter it, there is also discount for students 50% if u have your student ID card with you, during Chinese new year celebrations it's very crowded and marvelous cuz Chinese celebrations are amazing, 10 days before the spring festival you will see a lot of red lanterns around the city as it's traditional way of celebration to hang the red lanterns as a sign of welcoming the new year with prosperity and happiness. The wall is very long and you can ride bicycle to explore all the wall, also Chinese respect bicycles a lot as it's very important in their culture.
Mo-Travelleer X
30
Entrance fee CNY54, bought on the spot via Wechat and entered via the South entrance, which is where the metro exit D1 leads to. At level 2 of the city wall, there's a centerpiece of the entire area and a staff comes by at designated times to give a brief of it. Lucky to catch the 4pm one and got a better understanding of how the city wall came to be and possibly the origin of the term '买东西' , stemming from the only 2 markets at that time 东市 (local market)＆ 西市 (international one where they traded with 西域). The entire wall is 6km long but I've clocked enough steps for the day, so I walked for just a stretch along the city wall, entering from 永宁门 and exited thru 文昌门.
Daphne Yeo
20
Ancient city wall was build by qin shi huang and repair after that dynasty for many times. It has 13 kilometers for the length of the wall . I rented mountain bicycle o the wall and biked on the wall. That's a very good memories and wise way to explore the wall. Plenty of restroom. It is very cold and windy around 3 degrees Celsius in November 2019 and i got some showers rain which made it worst but it was still fun. Be prepared for the weather changing, warm clothes and rain coat . Not much snack /food stall on the wall ,actually i think i saw one stall. So prepare some food if you tend to have long stay (long bicycle riding) on the wall.
Aey Angel
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Xi'an City Wall is a big wall that surrounds the city. You can walk or bike the wall if you like. I did the bike and it was rough. Since the wall is so old there are many bumps and my body was feeling it later on. However, when we were there they were making lots of renovations to the wall so hopefully they can get it fixed so there are not as many bumps so you have a smooth path to cross. It was fun though biking around, but be aware of the time since you can rent the bikes on a limited time. It is also nice to see the city at night when it lights up so maybe try visiting around sundown so you can experience during the day and at night.
Stef P
10
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The fortifications of Xi'an, also known as Xi'an City Wall, in Xi'an, represent one of the oldest, largest and best preserved Chinese city walls. It was built under the rule of the Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang as a military defense system.
attractions: Anyuanmen, restaurants: Qiaosao Guoqiao Rice Noodles, Chengcheng Chongbin Shuipen Mutton, 小六汤包, Shademaomao Restaurant, Yuanji Chinese Hamburger （Houzaimen）, Shunyifang Chongqing Noodles, Yuanji Chinese Hamburger, 腊汁肉夹馍, 汉堡王, Weijia Cold Noodles
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