Xi'An City Wall Park: A Green Belt around The Heart of Ancient City

#chinaattractions Xi'an Ancient City Wall Park, also known as Huancheng Wall Park, is one of the most living historical parks in Xi'an. Its history can be traced back to the Xi'an City Wall built during the Hongwu Period of the Ming Dynasty. At that time, the City Wall was an important facility for military defense and witnessed countless beacon years. With the passage of time, the city wall gradually lost its original military function, but it has become an indispensable cultural heritage of the city of Xi'an. Historical background The Ancient City Wall of Xi'an was built from the seventh to eleventh years of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1374-1378) and was expanded on the basis of the Imperial City of Chang'an in the Tang Dynasty and Fengyuan City in the Yuan Dynasty. The city wall is 12 meters high, 18 meters wide at the bottom and 15 meters wide at the top. The east wall is 2590 meters long, the West wall is 2631.2 meters long, the south wall is 3441.6 meters long, the north wall is 3241 meters long, and the total circumference is 11.9 kilometers. It is one of the most preserved ancient Chinese city wall buildings. Park features The main feature of the Ring City Wall Park is the harmony and unity of the ancient city wall, the moat and the ring city green belt.The park has beautiful natural landscapes and rich historical and cultural connotations. The ancient city wall stands towering, telling the story of a thousand years; the moat is sparkling, like a silver chain around the foot of the city wall; the surrounding forest belt is lush, adding a touch of fresh green to the city. The park is well-equipped with fitness equipment, rest benches, children's play areas, observation decks, etc., which are a good place to relax and relax. Travel information Huancheng Wall Park is a good place to learn about history and culture. There are historical and cultural display signs in the park, telling about the historical changes of the ancient city Wall and the long culture of Xi'an.In addition, the park is also a great place to take pictures and check in. Whether you are standing on the city wall overlooking the entire city or capturing the sparkling water by the moat, you can take beautiful photos.