The City Wall: Rent a Bike and Ride Back in Time
The City Wall: Rent a Bike and Ride Back in Time Xi’an’s city wall is the best preserved in China. Fourteen kilometers long, wide enough for three cars to drive side by side. Most visitors walk a short section. But the real experience is renting a bike and riding the full loop. Takes about two hours at a relaxed pace. You’ll pass watchtowers, moats, and gates that have stood since the Ming Dynasty. Sunset is the golden hour. The wall glows in orange light, and the modern city skyline peeks over the ancient bricks. Bike rental costs 45 RMB. Entry to the wall is 54 RMB. Get on at the South Gate (Yongning Men) — it’s the most impressive and has the best facilities. Do this in the late afternoon. Avoid midday summer heat.