Xi'an City Wall is the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China. The way to play is mainly cycling and strolling. You can also check in at the characteristic city gate and watch performances. With surrounding attractions and delicious food, the experience will be richer.
I. Travel information
Details of the project
The ticket price is 54 yuan/person for adults; full-time undergraduate students and below and retired military personnel can enjoy half price 27 yuan with valid certificates; the elderly over 65 years old, children under 6 years old or children under 1.2 meters tall and other special groups can enter the park for free.
The reservation method is the wireless ticket window of the scenic spot. You need to make a real-name reservation for tickets within the next 7 days in advance in the "Xi'an City Wall Scenic Area" applet.
Opening hours Yongning Gate (South Gate) South Gate / North Gate, Zhongshan Gate and other entrances 8:00 - 22:00; Changle Gate (East Gate), Anyuan Gate (North Gate) and other entrances 8:00 - 20:00
Transportation Guide: Exit A1 or D1 of Yongningmen Station on Subway Line 2 goes directly to the South Gate; take bus No. 18, 215, 603 to the South Gate Station, and No. 5 and No. 611 to the surrounding stations of the city wall.
II. Special tour routes
• Lazy Essence Line (2 hours): Suitable for tourists who are short of time or with the elderly and children. After entering the city from Yongning Gate, first check in the Internet celebrity stairs to take a panoramic view of the city tower, walk to Wenchang Gate to see the eaves of the ancient buildings of the stele forest museum, and then take a battery car to the Hanguangmen Ruins Museum to visit the foundation site of the Tang Dynasty. Finally, go down from the west gate to the city and eat the old street sour soup dumplings on the way.
• Cycling around the line (1.5 - 2 hours): This is the most popular way to play. There are car rental points at the four main entrances, 45 yuan / 3 hours for a single car and 90 yuan / 3 hours for a double car. It is recommended to depart from 16:00 to 17:00 p.m. and rent a car from Yongning Gate to go on the road. The sunset scenery from the South Gate to the West Gate is excellent. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the moat dyed golden red while riding in the afterglow. After a circle, you can just connect the night view.
• Night view exclusive line (2-3 hours): Every Friday and Saturday night, the wall from Anding Gate to Changle Gate will be full of antique palace lights. You can first watch the large-scale performance of "Dream Chang'an" at Yongning Gate at 20:30, and then ride along the lantern light and shadow to Hanguang Gate, and shoot in the night mode of the mobile phone, which can take photos with both ancient and modern style.
III. Highlights that must be checked in
• City gate and special points: Yongning Gate is the most complete restoration of the city gate, with sluice tower, arrow tower and urn city, and the opening ceremony of the golden armored warrior at 9:00 and 17:00 every day; the southwest corner tower viewing platform can take pictures of the corner of the city wall, the moat cruise ship and the TV tower at the same time, which is full of collision between modern and ancient landscapes; including Under the glass plank road between the Guangmen Ruins, you can see the foundation site of the Tang Dynasty city wall at close range.
• Niche fun gameplay: Go to the Yongningmen Visitor Center to get the "City Wall Clearance Memorand", collect the official seals of the four major city gates and the Hanguangmen ruins, which can be exchanged for limited bookmarks; at the original rammed earth wall on the west side of the Arrow Tower, take photos in Hanfu, with the moss wall and the eaves of the city tower, the atmosphere is comparable to the still photo of "Twelve Hours of Chang'an".
• Moat cruise: There are 4 cruise ship terminals from Suzaku Gate to Jianguo Gate, including Qin ships, Han ships (carrying 6-8 passengers) and large Tang ships to choose from. Take a boat to watch the towering city wall with a unique perspective.
IV. Xi'an City Wall Performance Schedule
Performance name, performance time, performance location, performance highlights
The welcoming opening ceremony is from 9:00 to 9:20 every day. In the South Gate Suspension Bridge Square, there are golden armored warriors, Tang Dynasty court music and dance, and a formal city gate opening ceremony. It is full of atmosphere, and you can quickly immerse yourself in the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty.
The samurai changing guard ceremony at 10:00 and 15:00 every day. The south gate of Xi'an City Wall shows the neat queue and standardized movements of the samurai, and restores the solemn scene of the ancient samurai changing the guard.
Samurai stand guard parade every day at 11:00, 14:00, 17:00. The warriors of the south gate of the Xi'an City Wall parade in special costumes, and you can feel the majesty of the ancient city guards at close range.
"Chang'an Historian" 10:30, 17:00 The sand plate on the west side of the Yongning Gate Tower presents the history of the Tang Chang'an City Wall in the form of narration, which is vivid and suitable for tourists who want to know about the past of the city wall.
"Iron Armor" 11:00, 17:00, 18:00 from the Wengcheng to the East Stepping Area shows the excellent demeanor of the golden armored warrior, with strong and powerful movements, showing the ancient military style.
Yongning Gate Suspension Bridge Water Dance Fountain Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 10:10, 12:00 - 12:10, 16:00 - 16:10, 19:30 - 19:40 Yongning Gate Cultural Ceremony Square is a special performance around the city wall, and the water column is matched with music and light. Dancing, the night lighting effect is better, which contrasts with the Yongningmen Tower, and the photo rate is high.
V. Food recommendation
• Around Xiaonanmen (morning market fireworks): The morning market here is an excellent choice for breakfast in old Xi'an. You can eat sticky and sweet cakes, which go well with freshly ground hot soy milk; there is also a vegetable box with crispy crust, and the filling is fragrant when you take a bite. If you want to warm up, the pink soup of sheep's blood and gourd head with red soup is the first choice, from the tip of the tongue to Dantian. In addition, snacks such as elbow sandwich, oil tea and hemp flowers are very cost-effective, and you can eat them for 10 yuan.
• Around Jianguo Gate: In the old vegetable market cultural and creative block in the southeast corner of the city wall, the market flavor and fashion sense are mixed. The Xuanfengqiao morning market next to it has a perfect combination of spicy soup and scallion oil cake. The sticky soup base is full of spicy flavor, and the scallion oil cake is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. There are also blast furnace pancakes with side dishes, which can satisfy the feeling of fullness all morning.
• Around Zhongshan Gate: Yongxing Square in the city gate is a gathering place for Shaanxi non-heritage food, imitating the ancient buildings of the Tang Dynasty and the city wall. Here you can eat the oily barbecue in northern Shaanxi, the crispy and sweet oil cake on the inside, the sour, spicy and fragrant noodles are the soul of Shaanxi flavor, and the fragrance of hot bean flowers also makes people can't help stopping.
• Near the South Gate and the Bell Tower: The Wang Mazi pot helmet around the South Gate is very distinctive. The pot helmet with a diameter of 15 cm is clearly layered, and it looks like a small drum when knocked. Be sure to buy it on the spot to avoid getting soft; Qinyu meat sandwich in Dongmu City, the steamed bun is crispy and the meat is as soft as silk, which is the favorite of many people; Old Xi'an Han Jisan in Wuxing Street The soup of freshly boiled steamed buns is rich, and the meat of Yu Da Da's cured beef sandwich is full of fragrance, which is worth a try.
VI. Accommodation recommendation
• Luxury Hotel: Xi'an Fuli Hilton Hotel: Located in the shopping area of the ancient city wall and the bell tower, opposite is the Dongxin Street Night Market. There is an indoor swimming pool and 3 dining places. The rooms are decorated with Tang Dynasty works of art, and the experience is full.
• Featured homestay: Xi'an Hantangyi - Tang style aesthetic homestay: strategically located, close to the bell tower, the decoration combines ancient style and modern design, complete bathroom facilities, comfortable mattresses, warm staff, and recommend reliable food.
• Cost-effective hotel: Xi'an Dongshe Hotel: downtown Beilin District, 5 minutes walk to the city wall, very close to the Drum Tower and Bell Tower, the guest rooms have oriental style, many kinds of breakfast, and the staff is thoughtful.
• Youth Hostel: Xi'an Backpack Ten Years Youth Hostel (Bell Tower and Drum Tower Store): Located in the center of the new urban area, 3.7 kilometers from the city wall, with convenient transportation, air-conditioned rooms, shared lounges and bars, and three flavors of breakfast, suitable for tourists traveling alone.
• Style Hotel: Xi'an Bell Tower Huimin Street Manxin Hotel: 1.6 kilometers walk to the city wall, Huimin Street, Bell and Drum Tower, free pick-up, equipped with fitness room, laundry room, and dragon lantern performance, rich accommodation experience
VII. Precautions
• Safety of travel and play: Some sections of the road on the city wall are not flat, so it is recommended to wear sneakers; avoid pedestrians when riding. After 18:00, only the South Gate section can be ridden. After 19:00, the rental car needs to be returned at the South Gate Car Rental Office, and try to return it before 21:30. At the same time, there should be too much cover on the city wall. Do a good job of sun protection and hydration during the day, and keep warm in winter or at night.
• Relevant rules of the scenic spot: Tickets need to be booked in advance in the real name of the "Xi'an City Wall Scenic Area" applet, and go to the ticket window wirelessly; do not climb the city wall at will, throw garbage, and do not paint at will in the city wall and tower. Keep the receipt for luggage storage. The scenic spot is not responsible for the storage of items for more than three days, and does not accept dangerous goods and prohibited goods.
• Other tips: If you want to watch the welcome opening ceremony and other performances, it is recommended to arrive at the venue in advance to take a good viewing position; if you stay on the city wall at night, you can leave from the north exit of Yongning Gate, Changle Gate and other gates with night duty personnel.