Opening Hours
08:00-22:00
Stop access at 22:00
South Entrance of Yongning Gate (South Gate)( Stop access at 19:00 for performance )
24‑hour Exit Points on Xi'an City Wall
1. North Entrance of Yongning Gate (South Gate)
2. Changle Gate (East Gate)
3. Anyuan Gate (North Gate)
4. Anding Gate (West Gate)
5. Zhongshan Gate (Little East Gate)
Ticket Prices
54 CNY: adult
Half price 27 CNY: ages 6‑18 / international student with valid ISIC student ID (buy at ticket window)
Free entry: age ≥65 (passport as ID), children under 6 or under 1.2m, visitors with disability certificate
Notice
Please bring your passport. Exchange paper ticket at ticket booth before entry.
Ticketing on site is available
Bicycle Rental Opening Hours
08:00-22:00
Stop rent at 21:00
Return at a different location
Bicycle Rental Prices
Single bicycle: 45 CNY / 3 hours (5 CNY for every additional 10 minutes)
Tandem bicycle: 90 CNY / 3 hours (10 CNY for every additional 10 minutes)
Deposit: 100 CNY / bicycle (The deposit is refundable when the bicycle is returned according to the rental requirements.
Dream of Chang’an Performing Hours
1. City‑gate Welcoming Ceremony（Half‑show）
• Time: 20:00, Duration: 25‑30 minutes
2. Dream of Chang’an‑Tang Dynasty Grand Welcoming Ceremony (Full‑show).
• Time: 20:00‑21:10
Last admission: 20:00 sharp. No entry after show starts.
April‑October, Tuesday‑Sunday.
No performance on Monday.
Shows may be cancelled in bad weather; tickets are refundable.
Performance Ticket Prices
All include Xi’an City Wall admission ticket
1. City‑gate Welcoming Ceremony (Half‑show)
• Zone B1 / B2 /A1 / A2: 118 CNY
• VIP Zone：138 CNY
2. Dream of Chang’an‑Tang Dynasty Grand Welcoming Ceremony (Full‑show)
• Zone B1 / B2：198 CNY
• Zone A1 / A2：298 CNY
• VIP Zone：698 CNY
Children under 1.2 m: Free of charge, no assigned seat, must be accompanied by an adult.
On‑site ticket offices：
1. North Yongningmen Ticket Hall ( No ticket sales or city-wall access during performance )
2. Red special ticket booth at South Gate Culture & Ceremony Square (Exit A1, Line2, Yongningmen Metro Station), opening hours: 18:00‑20:00 on show days
3. City‑wall‑Story Gift Shop (North Gate)
The Xi’an City Wall （西安城墙 Xī’ān Chéngqiáng）is one of the most impressive surviving ancient city walls in China and one of the defining landmarks of Xi’an. Located in the heart of the historic city center, the wall forms a large rectangular enclosure around the old city and offers visitors a unique way to experience Xi’an from above.
The existing wall was constructed during the Ming Dynasty between 1370 and 1378, building upon the foundations and layout of the earlier Tang imperial city. It was created as a major military defensive system under the reign of the Hongwu Emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang. Today, the Ming-era wall remains one of the best-preserved large-scale ancient city fortifications in China.
The wall stretches for approximately 13.7 kilometers (8.5 miles) and stands about 12 meters high. Its top is approximately 12–14 meters wide, while the base is around 15–18 meters thick. This remarkable scale made it possible for soldiers, horses and military equipment to move along the wall while maintaining a strong defensive position.
The City Wall is more than a historic monument. It is also one of the best places in Xi’an to see the contrast between the ancient city and the modern metropolis. From the ramparts, visitors can look down on traditional neighborhoods, historic buildings, busy streets and the city’s modern skyline.
There are four major gates: Yongning Gate (South Gate), Changle Gate (East Gate), Anyuan Gate (North Gate), and Anding Gate (West Gate). Among them, Yongning Gate is the most popular starting point for first-time visitors because of its impressive gate complex and convenient public transportation connections.
Walking the entire wall takes several hours, while cycling is the most popular way to experience the complete circuit. A full bike ride usually takes around 1.5–2 hours, depending on stops and photo breaks.
For first-time visitors, the best experience is to arrive in the late afternoon, explore the wall by bicycle or on foot, watch the sunset from the ramparts, and return to the South Gate after the towers are illuminated.