Xi'an City Wall

The Xi'an City Wall was first built in 582 AD (the second year of the Kaihuang era of the Sui Dynasty). The wall is 13.74 km long, 12 m high, 18 m wide at the bottom, and 15 m wide at the top. It also has a strict defense system. It was first built during the Sui and Tang Dynasties and expanded during the Ming Dynasty. It is the most complete ancient city wall in China. In 904 AD, Han Jian rebuilt Chang'an City. After the Song, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties, it was expanded and rebuilt on the basis of the imperial city of Tang Chang'an City during the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty. It was repaired many times afterwards and many city gates were opened after the founding of the People's Republic of China. There are currently 18 city gates: Yongning Gate, Zhuque Gate, Wumu Gate, Hanguang Gate, Anding Gate, Yuxiang Gate, Shangwu Gate, Anyuan Gate, Shangde Gate, Jiefang Gate, Shangjian Gate, Shangqin Gate, Chaoyang Gate, Zhongshan Gate, Changle Gate, Jianguo Gate, Heping Gate, and Wenchang Gate. The formation time and specifications of these 18 city gates are different. At the same time, the Xi'an City Wall and Beilin Historical and Cultural Scenic Area and the Xi'an Moat were awarded the titles of National 5A Tourist Scenic Area and "National Water Conservancy Scenic Area".