Ancient City Wall Tours
Ancient City Wall Tours
Ancient City Wall Introduction:
The Ancient City Wall in Xian, an ancient capital of China, represent one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Construction of the first city wall of Chang'an began in 194 BCE and lasted for four years. That wall measured 13.74 kilometres (8.54 mi) in length, 12–16 metres (39–52 ft) in thickness at the base. The area within the wall was roughly 36 square kilometres (14 sq mi). The existing wall was started by the Ming Dynasty in 1370. It encircles a much smaller city of 14 square kilometres (5.4 sq mi). The wall measures 13.7 kilometres (8.5 mi) in circumference, 12 metres (39 ft) in height, and 15–18 metres (49–59 ft) in thickness at the base.
The State Council of the People's Republic of China, stated on 4 March 1961, that the Ancient City Wall in Xian be included as a heritage site under national protection. On 28 March 2008, China proposed the ncient City Wall in Xian be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List, where it is categorized as a tentative listing.
| Xian City Highlights Group Day Tour | ||
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Tour Type: Group Tour Tour Departure: Daily Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off: Yes Tourist Attractions: Ancient City Wall, Shaanxi History Museum, Bell Tower & Drum Tower Square and Muslim's Quarter, The North Sqare of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda |
Price from: USD50/person
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| Xian Must-see One Day Private Tour | ||
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Tour Type: Private Tour Tourist Attractions: Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall, Bell and Drum Tower Service Includes: Air-conditioned Private Car and Driver, Excellent English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees... |
Price from: USD85/person
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| Terra-Cotta Warriors and Ancient City Wall Private Day Tour | ||
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Attractions: Terra-Cotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall |
Price from: USD75/person
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| Terra-cotta Warriors, Big Goose Pagoda and City Wall Private Tour | ||
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Attractions: Terra-Cotta Warriors, Ancient City Wall , Big Wild Goose Pagoda Tour Type: Private Tour Service Includes: Entrance Tickets, English-speaking Guide, Air-conditioned Private Car |
Price from: USD80/person
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