The most ancient city wall is well worth visiting for family vacations

Xian city, born in the year 904, with Athens, Rome, Cairo are referred to as the four ancient capital of the world, very famous for the most ancient city wall built in 1374 or so, nowadays it’s the most complete ancient city wall, and also the largest ancient military defensive project in the world. For family vacations with kids, it’s indeed a place worth visiting.

The most ancient city wall is well worth visiting for family vacations

It is 12 meters tall, 14 meters wide at the top, 18 meters wide at the bottom, the perimeter is about 14 kilometers. There are 4 gates in the east, south, west and north, the south gate called Yongning, is the most beautifully decorated one, which opening hours is from 8 A.M. to 8 P.M.; at the top of the wall there is one rampart or house every 120 meters, a total of 98 ramparts.

The most ancient city wall is well worth visiting for family vacations

You may bike at the top of the Wall, absolutely an enjoyable experience. To cycle round the whole wall takes 1.5 to 2 hours at a medium speed. In addition, you may also visit the terracotta army as the eighth wonder of the world and enjoy an old Music and Dance Show which was very popular in 618- 907 AD. The best time for travelling is from June to Oct, from 2014, Xian city implements the 72-Hour Visa-Free Policy to facilitate passport holders.

The most ancient city wall is well worth visiting for family vacations

Surrounding the city wall is a city moat, but only part of it has survived. If need any free travel recommendations, please check the websites of China travel agents.

The pictures are from Here and Here.