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Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
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Xi'an City Wall (Chengqiang)
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Xi'an city wall has a history of 600 years. It is the Ming dynasty city wall. The city wall was built to protect the city. It is 12-14 meters across the top, 15-18 meters thick at bottom and 13.7 kilometers in length. There is rampart every 120 meters. The ramparts are towers extending out from the main wall. There are 98 ramparts along the city wall.
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada1,784 contributions
Good Visit Cut Short by Rain
Aug 2020 • Friends
The ancient city wall is cool considering the history and you will want to spend time inside the walls with the trendy restaurants, bars and Muslim quarter but being on top of the wall isn't too exciting.

The Wall length is 13.7 km and there are some nice towers and views around but it is similar on all four sides. We would recommend checking the weather and renting a bike on top if you want to do the whole wall. Keep in mind that it is very exposed (not a lot of shade or shelter) so check the weather and plan your day accordingly. We went in the afternoon when it was hot and sunny but rain clouds set in and we kind of got stranded in the heavy rain before we were able to do the full loop of the wall. We will tell friends to plan for a morning or cloudy day so it isn't so hot if they must do the city wall.

The cost is 54 RMB per person to get on top of the wall, 45 RMB for a bike rental and 90 RMB/per person for tandem bicycle. There are a few shops and souvenir stalls on top of the wall as well. Please note that you can rent and return the bikes from any bicycle rental stall.
Written July 31, 2020
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Luis C
Changshu, China119 contributions
Exciting experience
Dec 2020 • Solo
I rode a bicycle around the city wall. It is about 15 Km, and it took me almost 1.40 hour, making stops for pictures. At the south gate, you need to leave the bike and walk to the next side of it to pick up another bike. When you first park it, you need to get a card to get the second bicycle.
The entrance to the wall is 55 RMB. You have to pay using an app or the electronic system. Most museums use the same system for to covid-19.
Renting a bike is 45 RMB, with a 100 deposit. The rental time is 3 hours.
Written December 28, 2020
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Leah
Shanghai, China27 contributions
Must see in Xi’an
Jun 2021 • Couples
The historical part of Xi’an is surrounded by a city wall, like the one in “Mulan movie”. For 54 yuan (in 2021) you can come up to the wall and take a walk or rent a bike to ride along the wall. The bike is 45 yuan plus 100 yuan for deposit for 1 person, for 1 day. You can rent and leave your vehicle on each station next to wall exit/entrance (fatally there are 4 exits). The wall is around 13km, so it will take you around 3-4 hours to walk around it. On the wall you can find small shops with souvenirs and snacks, along with tourists office and toilets. A great place to enjoy the city view, especially at night time
Written July 9, 2021
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Jan Linha
Chongqing, China70 contributions
Very good! Must see. Rent a bike
Aug 2022
This was way bigger than I expected. Entrance ticket 54 yuan and on the top you can rent a bike. Cost 45 yuan and 100 yuan guarantee deposit that is returned after you return the bike. It is worth it to rent a bike cause the entire wall is actually kind of a square/rectangle and it's 13,74km long. In normal speed on that uneven ground it may take you over an hour to finish the lap even with some stops on the way to make photos/selfies. I enjoyed the ride and the stay on the wall, too. There are some really nice scenic spots or places to take photos of some historical buildings. By the way, who comes in couples, you may borrow a bike for couples. It think the price is 80 yuan. If you visit Xi'an, I think the City Wall is a must see.
Written August 21, 2022
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Stephen C
Singapore, Singapore1,080 contributions
Good workout while enjoying sight of ancient city
Jul 2020 • Couples
This is another must do activity when you are in Xi’an. While there are 4 gates to the ancient city, the main gate where most of the activities are housed today are in the South.

It is actually possible to walk on the perimeter of city walls. Total distance is around 14km. We opted to walk the first quarter, and then cycle for the rest of the way. Cost for bicycle rental is 90 rmb for 3 hours.

There are food and drink stations at each of the gates. There are also bicycle rental stops at each gate too. You can rent and return at any gates, thereby making this a very convenient option.
These walls date back to more than 600 years old. They are very well maintained. Try to extend your visit to the evening as the lights on top of the wall are beautiful.
Written July 5, 2020
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ThaiCookingRocks
Changchun, China789 contributions
Not for everyone.
Dec 2020
This isn't an attraction for everyone. Its not exciting for most, but my wife and I loved it. So did the friends we went with, but you have to be willing to read the text panels to better understand about the walls, construction and what its about. We enjoyed learning about it and also meeting people. We entered on the south gate and the is where most of the reconstruction has been and shops. (I don't know if you can enter from other sides, but if you can, don't. Go to the south gate)
We also rode bikes around the 14 km walls, and got to see a big overview of the city, inside and out. My guess is most kids will tire of it quickly and many adults will too, but if you like history and you like a good view, a long walk or a bike ride this might be perfect for you.

2-3 hours if you ride bikes around the walls. They done adjust seats so it wasn't a comfortable ride for us, but we are bikers with our own bikes but some might not notice or care.

45-1.5 hours if you want to poke around and explore the south wall only.

I think it was the West Wall Gate the had also some models of old time weaponry that would have been used and that was cool.
Written December 24, 2020
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Zarza's Travels
China391 contributions
Best part of Xi'an!
Jul 2021 • Solo
Probably my favourite part of being in Xi'an! Hire a bike and cycle around the city wall, stopping for photos and to enjoy the view. It let's you see some of the less touristy places, and shows the beauty and intricate designs of the roof tops - offering a different view from the normal street level! If you can, I suggest going all the way around- getting off and on another bike for the section you can't cycle. The people in the cycle hire stations aren't overly polite, but don't let that put you off - a bike is well worth it. Keep your deposit receipt safe and they refund you at the end.
Written July 13, 2021
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asthecrowsfly2
Melbourne, Australia189 contributions
Long walk with great views.
Aug 2019
We visited the City Wall on a tour in August 2019. The wall is a large fortress-like wall that surrounds the city. You need to climb some stairs to get up onto the wall, but once on the wall, it's like taking a stroll around the City. The entire area is paved, and has small buildings and lookout points along the way. It was a nice way to see the city from a distance. There are bicycles for people to ride, and you can walk the entire wall, or just a portion of it before turning around and heading back to the entrance. Worth taking a look, but not a lot to do there other than walk.
Written June 15, 2020
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Licia W
Halifax, UK1,466 contributions
Worth a visit
Oct 2019
The walls are over 600 years old and are just over 8 miles long.

The South Gate is the most impressive. Most visitors get on to the walls from here.

There are two museums inside the barbican and the archery tower of the South Gate which are open to the public.

You can hire bikes from the south gate and cycle round the walls. There’s plenty of room for cyclists and pedestrians.
Written September 8, 2020
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PBlyth
Tampa, FL252 contributions
Interesting City Wall Worth a Visit
Jan 2020
The old city of Xi'an was surrounded by a stone wall which has been rebuilt to its former glory. There is a wide walkway that you can ascend to and walk completely around the old city. If you prefer you can rent bicycles (one or two person) and take a fun ride around the wall for great views of the larger city. There are vendors on the wall for drinks and snacks. If you happen to be there during the Chinese New Year, the wall has been decorated with many beautiful blowup characters - dragons, people animals etc. Great for picture taking!
Written April 6, 2020
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