Announcement on Temporary Closure of Some Gate Points in Xi 'an Anchengqiang Scenic Area

Since December 2th, 221, the Ancheng Wall Scenic Area in Xi 'an needs equipment maintenance, so it is decided to temporarily close some gates and open Changle Gate (East Gate), Yongning Gate (South Gate), Anding Gate (West Gate) and Anyuan Gate (North Gate). The closing time will be announced separately. Please see below for details of the scenic spot announcement.

1. Notice of scenic spots

Due to the maintenance of facilities and equipment, Changle Gate (East Gate), Yongning Gate (South Gate), Anding Gate (West Gate) and Anyuan Gate (North Gate) of Xi 'an Ancheng Wall Scenic Spot will be opened as entrance points from December 2, 221, and other entrance points will be temporarily closed until further notice. Please forgive the inconvenience caused to you.

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2. Epidemic prevention policy of Xi 'an city wall scenic spot

. You need to wear a mask when entering the scenic spot. All tourists will show their reserved QR code or valid ID card, Xi 'an Anyimatong (green code), communication big data travel card and negative proof of nucleic acid test report within 48 hours (from December 19, 221), and consciously accept temperature measurement. Only when their body temperature is normal can they enter the park.

Among them, the Guangmen Ruins Museum of Antang City Wall in Xi 'an has been closed since December 18th!

3. Opening hours of each entrance point of the city wall

Yongning Gate (South Gate): 8:-22:

Changle Gate (East Gate), Anyuanmen (North Gate) and Andingmen (West Gate), 8:-19:

Suntech Entrance Point: 2.

Since December 2th, 221, Zhongshan Gate (Xiaodongmen), Wenchang Men Site Ruins and Hanguang Gate have been temporarily closed!

tip: it is suggested to go to the city wall from the south gate to Yongning gate. The daily welcoming ceremony of the city wall, Meng Chang 'an's performance, and the punching point of online celebrities are basically at the south gate. There is a bicycle rental point not far from the south gate, where you can ride a bicycle around the city wall.

4. How to get to Yongning Gate conveniently?

Take Metro Line 2, get off at Yongningmen Station, take Exit A1 or Exit D1, you can directly enter Nanmen Etiquette Square, and then walk into the city.

5. Introduction of Xi 'an Ancient City Wall Scenic Spot:

Xi 'an An City Wall Scenic Spot is located in the central area of Xi 'an. It is rectangular, with a wall height of 12m, a bottom width of 18m and a top width of 15m, with a total circumference of 13.74km There are four gates: East Changle Gate, Xi 'an Andingmen, South Yongningmen and Beiyuanmen. Xi 'an An City Wall was built on the basis of the imperial city in Tang Dynasty. Completely around the "defense" strategic system, the wall thickness is greater than the height, as steady as Mount Tai, and sports cars and drills can be placed on the top of the wall. The existing city wall was built in the seventh to eleventh year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty (1374-1378), with a history of more than 6 years. It is one of the most famous city wall buildings in the history of China in the late Middle Ages and the most complete ancient city wall building in China.

6. Architectural features

The ancient city wall of Xi 'an includes a series of military facilities, such as moat, suspension bridge, gatehouse, embrasured watchtower, main tower, turret, enemy tower, breast wall and battlements, which constitute a strict and complete military defense system. Visiting an ancient city wall in Xi 'an is of great significance for understanding ancient wars, urban construction and architectural art. Origin of name: Xi 'an An City Wall has a history of 14 years since Sui and Tang Dynasties. In the long historical years, various changes have taken place in the city gate. Counting the names and origins of these gates also reflects the rise and fall of the ancient city from one side.