Xi'an City Wall

The existing wall was started by the Ming Dynasty in 1370. It encircles a much smaller city of 14 square kilometres (5.4 sq mi). The wall measures 13.7 kilometres (8.5 mi) in circumference, 12 metres (39 ft) in height, and 15–18 metres (49–59 ft) in thickness at the base.

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  • Website

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/fortifications_of_xi'an

  • Type

    Historic and Protected Site

Address

7 Xiama Ling Xi'an Shaanxi China

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Vasiliki Vouzi

Rent the bike!It's great and not too expensive(40rmb) apart from the deposit (300rmb).You can rent the bike for 100 minutes ,not enough if you stop every 10 meters to take a photo,but totally worth it!

Dave Mc

The wall is 14km long, so it’s a tough walk on a hot day. Luckily, you can spring for a golf cart tour with stops at the East and South gates for pictures.

Simon Opsomer

The total length is about 14 km. Walking the whole circle around the city will take you about 3 hours. Do it and look down on both sides to see what's going on in the city and in the City Wall Parks .

Thomas Grm

Half-price for students! Enter at any City Gate: North/South/West/East. Once upstairs, rent a bike (245 yuan inc. a 200 refundable deposit ), ride on the wall and return your bike at any other gate.

Vivian Lee

We didn’t get a chance to up the wall. $54 rmb per person. Best to go earlier in the day to enjoy. We were there around 4:30 and it closed at 6 at the north gate. South Gate is open very late

Shmily Eve

I like here, and friends to rent a bicycle ring wall, very good! Feel the temperature in summer, winter will be more beautiful, I will come again

Gregory K.

Pretty cool city wall. Cost 54 RMB to access (can re-enter if you keep your ticket same day). ???? the wall is a good way to see the city . A little touristy but biking was actually fun.

Venny F. Venistine

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Helme Athrah Jaafar

Rent a bicycle for ¥45 (¥200 refundable deposit ) and cycling around the City Wall takes about 2 hours leisurely ride. Enjoy the City view from higher elevation . It's worth it :-)

william veronda

Walking the most interesting sections proved more informative than biking the entire length. There are very historic districts in certain areas

Venny F. Venistine

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Venny F. Venistine

1st-Landmark Visitors will encounter in Xian is TheAncient-City Wall, which stretches round the old city . It is also 1-of-the most famous attractions-in Xian

Jack Wang

Rent a bike and ride on top of the wall, all the way around. At this time, 40 yuan for entrance to wall, 40 yuan for 100 minute bike rental . 200 yuan deposit, refunded when bike returned.

Simple Discoveries

For a fee you can bike or golf cart the full 13.74 km of the wall. There didn't seem to be much to see or do other than walk the wall. There is a nightly show at the main gate however.

Venny F. Venistine

TheXianCityWall, which stretches round TheOldCity. Xian was always a WalledCity. TheWall represents 1 OfTheOldest&Best-PreservedChineseCityWalls, as WellBeing 1-OfTheLargestAncientMilitaryDefensiveSys

JulienF

Amazing, best at sunset or early evening, you will take beautiful pictures for sure !

Nicholas Olson

Rent a bicycle for two at the North or South gate , 100 mins is more than enough time to make a full circle with stops along the way

Charmaine Tan

Ticket Price: RMB 54 per person. Nice cycling on the wall for 13.7km. Single bicycle rental @ RMB40 for 100mins & dont forget to bring refundable deposit of RMB200

Andrew BC 翁 ÔNG

To get the full scenic lookout of the place better rent a bicycle

Kojiba Originaru

Hire a bicycle is very fantastic to explored the wall, about 1.5 hours cycling

Sandro Di Simplicio

Amazing, a must go. Price 54

Elizabeth Koh

Oct 2015 update. 45y for 120mins for single bicycle . 200 deposit. Not that strict about passport as ID. There is also tandem bicycle rental . There is also now an electric cart.

Helme Athrah Jaafar

Rent a bicycle and ride along the wall. It's fun..!! Only 45 Yuen (+200 Yuen as refundable deposit )

Ana Loftus

Great activity and views ! I highly recommend rent a bike :)

Betty Leo

Good for morning walk , biking as there are bicycles for rent! Rmb54 per entry per person.

Andrew Lim

Come here in the morning with the cool breeze and cycle your heart out. Super fun!

Jaime R.

You will love it as long as you're used to walking long distances. Prepare a playlist.

Haifeng Lu

The best preserved Chinese City Wall

Pierre H G

Ping pong , tai chi and free machines to keep in shape on sunny sunday morning in the parkway around the city wall

Yuchen Zhang

very good form of Chinese ancient wall

Easy Spy

So fun to go to ! if your worried about losing your child, please download Easy Spy today ! Read more

Pohl Yang

It’s not that worthy getting on the wall and maybe riding. Great view from down there.

Joyce

Took me 4 1/2 hours to cover all 4 walls by foot. You have been warned.

Konrad Stefanowicz

rent a bike :)

Howard Kwok

A must visit for any visitor in xi'an

Fernando Serrano Sánchez

South gate , rent a single bike for 45 or a twin for 95 yuan

Nurin Alya

Cycle and circle the walls! Worth it!

Andy Au

Love the bicycle riding on the wall.

Florin Draghia

You may forget the wall when it's raining

CrOaKiE

A must to visit the free museum to discover what the core of the wall is made of!

Brunold Loidl

Rent a bicycle and cycle on top of the wall ????

Sense Luo

must ride a bike around the walls!

Otávio Augusto Pallamin

Great view and bicycle ride

Steve Stock

Amazing experience!

Gina

Biking is fun and convenient!

Haonan

The original High Line .

Martin Hartland

Rent à bike !

Julia Schröder

Student price: 20 yuan

Melinda Mayne

Arrive before 9.30am to see Bell Ceremony with warriors at the Southern gate.

Rus

Bicycles are not available for rent when it rains.

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Really awe inspiring. If it’s hot out, spring for the golf cart around the wall, it’s further than you think and you’ll regret it if you walk or take the bike! ???? - Dave Mc

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