{"id":16814,"date":"2022-08-05T10:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T02:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=16814"},"modified":"2022-08-06T02:49:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T18:49:39","slug":"xian-city-wall-night-view","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/shaanxi-travel\/xian-travel\/xian-city-wall-night-view","title":{"rendered":"Xian City Wall Night View"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Xi’an after <\/a>d<\/a>ark<\/a> is a world of difference from its daytime view, transforming  from a grey and traditional Chinese cityscape into a wonderland of  colorful lights. Among other majestic things at night, Xian City Wall night view is most impressive. If planning your Xian tour<\/a><\/strong>, you are highly recommended to have a look at Xian City Wall<\/a> at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The present ancient city wall of Xian was built between 1370 and 1378 in Ming Dynasty ( 1368 – 1644) , which had been expanded from the imperial walls in Sui and Tang dynasties in the 6th century. Now it has a perimeter of 13912 meters with 12 meters in height, 18 meters  in  width at the base and 15 meters in width on the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xian City Wall constitutes a total and tight city defense system in the Medieval Cold Weapons times including the Wall itself, city moat,  suspension bridges, watch towers, arrow towers, main towers, turrets and battlements on the city wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xian City Wall has four gates, namely West Gate (Anding Men ), North Gate (Anyuan Men), East Gate (Changle Men) and South Gate (Yongning Men) .  Each gate comprises three buildings – outer Que Tower, mid-Arrow Tower and inner Main Tower. Between the mid-Arrow Tower and the Main Tower is the so-called Wengcheng – an walled  and fortified enclosure for besieging invading enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At nightfall, the whole  city wall will be lit with bright rays and red lanterns,  a mix of grandeur and elegance. The south gate area is the most beautiful with its massive gate complex. The south wall is 3442 meters long and 15 meters wide on the top extending from the central south gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having an half hour walk or take a subway line 1 from Bell Tower down to the South Gate  for a glimpse of the night view of Xian City Wall, the largest military defense system in the Medieval Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Gate Opening Hours:  08:00 – 22:00
Entrance fee: RMB 40
City Wall Opening Ceremony: 9:30 daily on the square south of the South Gate ( free)
Warriors Performance: 10:30 and 16:30 inside the Wengcheng – an walled  and fortified enclosure in South Gate ( free )
Bicycle Rental:  RMB 45 \/ 120 minutes
Tandem: RMB 90\/120 minutes
Tel: 029 – 87272792<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South Gate seen from outside the city wall<\/p>\n\n\n

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The south city wall and city moat<\/p>\n\n\n

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The south city wall and city moat<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Que Tower atop the South Gate<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Que Tower atop the South Gate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Arrow Tower inside the South Gate<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Arrow Tower inside the South Gate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Hanging Lanterns on the Wall<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hanging Lanterns on the Wall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

South Gate Entrance Ceremony ( only held on a special occasion )<\/p>\n\n\n

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South Gate Entrance Ceremony ( only held on a special occasion )<\/p>\n\n\n

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South Gate Entrance Ceremony ( only held on a special occasion )<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The mega performance inside Wengcheng – an walled  and fortified enclosure at South Gate ( only held on a special occasion)<\/p>\n\n\n

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The mega performance inside Wengcheng<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The main tower at South Gate<\/p>\n\n\n

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The main tower at South Gate<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Bike rental on the wall<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bike rental on the wall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Tip: Hassle-free Xian Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for Xian guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xi\u2019an Tour<\/a>
Xi\u2019an Day Tour<\/a>
Xi\u2019an Tour Packages<\/a>
Beijing Xi\u2019an Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Beijing Xian High Speed Train Experience<\/a>
Best Time to Visit Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in Two Days?<\/a>
Xian Airport Transportation<\/a>
Xian Railway Station Transportation<\/a>
Xian Taxi: Xian Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones
Xian City Layout<\/a>
Xian\u2019s Top 7 Iconic Landmarks<\/a>
Where to Stay in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Xian<\/a>
Top Things to Do for Kids in Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Xian on a Budget<\/a>
The Starbucks in Xian<\/a>
Top Markets in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Best Restaurants in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Souvenirs in Xian<\/a>
Xian Tourist Traps, Xian Tourist Scams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Visit Terracotta Warriors in Xi\u2019an<\/a>
How to Visit Huaqing Hot Springs in Xi\u2019an<\/a>
How to visit Muslim Quarter in Xi\u2019an<\/a>
How to Visit Xi\u2019an City Wall<\/a>
The Ramparts of Quebec City and Xian City<\/a>
<\/a>How to Visit Shaanxi History Museum<\/a>
How to Visit Xi\u2019an Bell Tower<\/a>
How to Visit Daming Palace National Heritage Park<\/a>
Top 10 Photography Spots in Xi\u2019an<\/a>
The Night View of Great Tang All Day Mall<\/a>
How to Visit Hanyang Tombs Xi\u2019an<\/a>
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show in Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda<\/a>
Yaodong Cave Dwellings in Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Mount Huashan<\/a>
Mt.Huashan Snow Scenes Photos<\/a>
How to visit Xiyue Temple<\/a>
Top 10 Hostels in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Xian Luxury & Boutique Hotels<\/a>
Xi\u2019an: An Exotic City with an Undeniable Historical Depth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See Autumn Leaves around Xian<\/a>
Muslim Streets in Muslim Quarter in Xian<\/a>
Hua Jue Xiang, Huajue Lane at Xian Muslim Quarter<\/a>
The Night View of Great Tang All Day Mall<\/a>
Xian City Wall Night View<\/a>
What to do in Xian after dark<\/a>
Xian\u2019s Best Street Food<\/a>
Xian Muslim Quarter Exotic Food<\/a>
Xian Bar Street<\/a>
Spring Festival Lantern Exhibit in Xian<\/a>
Xian T<\/a>e<\/a>rracotta Army Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Visit Maijishan Grottoes from Xian by Train<\/a>
How to Visit Hukou Waterfall<\/a>
How to Visit Huangdi Mausoleum<\/a>
Xian Lhasa Flight Experience (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Beijing Xian Flight Experience<\/a>
Datong Xian High Speed Train<\/a>
Reviews on Beijing Xian Luoyang Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Xian in January (Weather, Wear, & Tips)<\/a>
Visit Xian in February<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in March<\/a>
Visit Xian in October<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in November<\/a>
Visit Xian in December<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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