Must-see guide for visiting the Xi'an City Wall is here!

🚪The Xi'an City Wall is an iconic landmark of the city, bearing thousands of years of history. When visiting Xi'an, the City Wall is a must-see. Here is a super practical guide for you 👇 🎫【Tickets】 CNY 54/person. You can book in advance on Trip.com or the "Xi'an City Wall" official account to avoid queuing on site and enjoy certain discounts~ 🕙【Opening Hours】 Yongning Gate (South and North Entrance), Zhongshan Gate, Jianguo Gate, and Hanguang Gate: 08:00 - 22:00; Changle Gate, Anding Gate, Anyuan Gate, Wenchang Gate, Northwest City Corner, and Northeast City Corner entrance: 08:00 - 20:00. Be sure to plan your time reasonably. If you want to enjoy the night view, you can choose Yongning Gate and other entrances that close later. 🚶‍♂️【Tour Route】 1. Essence South Route: Hanguang Gate - Yongning Gate. The Hanguang Gate Museum has three major treasures, allowing you to understand the historical changes of the City Wall; Yongning Gate is the "face" of the Xi'an City Wall. Not only can you see the ancient military defense system, but you can also watch the shocking Welcoming Ceremony (9:00 - 9:10, 17:00 - 17:10 daily), as if traveling back to the Tang Dynasty. 2. Cultural East Route: Changle Gate - Northeast City Corner. Watching the sunrise at Changle Gate is super beautiful, implying "purple energy comes from the east"; Yongxingfang near Zhongshan Gate has a variety of Shaanxi specialty foods, combining sightseeing and eating; Huangchengfang in the Northeast City Corner is a brand-new historical and cultural block, which is worth checking out. 3. Cycling Loop: Rent a bicycle and circle the City Wall (CNY 45/3 hrs for a single bike, CNY 90/3 hrs for a tandem bike). The whole journey is 13.74 km, about 1.5–2 hrs. You can feel the majesty of the City Wall and enjoy the scenery along the way. Note that those under 12 and over 60 years old are not allowed to cycle. 📸【Photo Spots】 Yongning Station ancient building complex, Xi'an central axis (north side of Yongning Gate Tower, echoing the Bell Tower), City Wall Red Gate, Old Locust Tree (Anding Gate Barbican), Xi'an Moat, Moon Bridge (east side of Anding Gate), each place has a super high film yield! 🍜【Nearby Food】 There is the Old Caichang Civic Culture and Creative Block down Jianguo Gate, the Zhongmao Plaza Food Street in Nanshaomen down Yongning Gate South Entrance, and the Liuyuan Bar Street. There are all kinds of special foods such as rou jia mo, yangrou paomo, and liangpi. 💡【Tips】 1. It is windy on the City Wall, remember to bring a jacket. 2. Bring your own drinks, there are few shops and vending machines on the City Wall. 3. Keep the bicycle deposit receipt, and take the deposit with the receipt when returning the car.