The Xi'an City Wall is the largest and most well-preserved ancient city wall structure in China. It is a military defense system expanded on the basis of the imperial city of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty and Fengyuan City in the Yuan Dynasty in the early Ming Dynasty. It is not only a landmark of Xi'an, but also an important material witness for studying the layout, military defense, and architectural art of ancient Chinese cities.
Overall shape and structure:
It is shaped like a closed rectangle, with a perimeter of approximately 13.74 kilometers.
Standing at a height of 12 meters, with a top width ranging from 12 to 14 meters and a base width spanning from 15 to 18 meters, its thickness exceeds its height, making it as sturdy as a mountain.
The wall is made of rammed earth at its core, with blue bricks on the outside and an earthen ramp ("haiman") on the inside for easy climbing.
Defensive system:
City Gates: Originally, there were four main gates (Changle, Yongning, Anding, and Anyuan). After the Republic of China, several additional gates were built, bringing the total to 18. Each main gate originally had three layers of defense: the gate tower, the arrow tower, and the main building.
Turret: Each of the four corners is equipped with a turret (currently only the southwest corner platform remains).
Enemy watchtowers (Mamian): There are a total of 98 enemy watchtowers protruding from the outer side of the city wall, designed for flanking and shooting at attacking enemies.
Crenels: There are 5,984 crenels (battlements) on the outer side of the wall top, used for observation and shooting.
Moat: Surrounding the city wall, it is 18 meters wide and 6 meters deep, forming the first line of defense.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
