Xian : Ancient City Wall
North Gate - Muslim Quarter/ Grand Mosque
South Gate - Everbright City
Centre : Bell and Drum Tower
This existing Xian ancient wall was built from AD1370 to 1378 under the First Emperor of Ming Dynasty - Zhu Yuanzhang. Xian was once the capital city of Tang Dynasty (AD618-907), previously called Chang An. Present city wall was an extension/ enlargement of the Tang Imperial wall. Total length : 13.75km / Height is 12m. Thickness from 12-18m
At South Gate - also called the Yongning Gate (22/10/23)
North Gate - Drum Tower
Cultural Costumes Walkabout by locals!
Promoted recently after Covid...getting the younger gen more aware of the chinese culture!
Muslim Quarter @ North Gate - All snacks and food!
Xian:- shaanxi
- One of the 4 greatest ancient capitals ( Beijing, Luoyang, Nanjing, Xian)
- Start of the Silk Road
- Previously known as Chang An.
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Videos of Xian on D1 and D9 of the trip : 15/12/23 & 22/10/23 !
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