City Wall

Xi'an · 西安城墙

City Wall

The wall is intact enough to circle. Rent a bicycle up top and ride when the ramps are quieter. The south gate stays open into the evening.

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Late afternoon is the hour. The brick is wide, the drop is real, and the city below is ordinary life rather than a model. One loop is a workout. A section and back is a perfectly good visit.

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