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City Wall Xi'an
Ultimate travel guide to City Wall, Xi'an, China

Xi’an City Wall Guide Map

With multiple entrances around Xi’an City Wall, you can choose the gate closest to you and purchase your ticket at the nearest ticket office.

🚇 By Metro

Metro is apparently the best transportation to get to Xi’an City Wall as it’s centrally located and surrounded by  heavy traffic. Xi’an’s metro system is clean, bilingual (Chinese and English signage), and affordable. A single journey typically costs between RMB 2–6 depending on distance.

Yongning Gate (South Gate) 永宁门 
Metro: Line 2 · Yongningmen Station (永宁门) · Exit A1/D1
Walk: Approx. 5 min

Jianguo Gate 建国门
Metro: Line 4 · Hepingmen Station (和平门) · Exit D
Walk: Approx. 5 min


Hanguang Gate 含光门
Metro: Line 6 · Qiaozikou Station (桥梓口) · Exit B
Walk: Approx. 10–15 min

Zhongshan Gate (Little East Gate) 中山门（小东门）
Metro: Line 4 · Dachaishi Station (大差市) Exit D
Walk: Approx. 10 min

Anyuan Gate (North Gate) 安远门
Metro: Line 2 · Anyuanmen Station (安远门) · Exit B
Walk: Approx. 5 min


Anding Gate (West Gate) 安定门（西门）
Metro: Line 1 · Yuxiangmen Station (玉祥门) · Exit B
Walk: Approx. 15–20 min

Changle Gate (East Gate) 长乐门（东门）
Metro: Line 6 · Changlemen Station (长乐门) · Exit D
Walk: Approx. 8 min

🚕 By Taxi/DiDi

It is helpful to show the driver the Chinese name:

Show the driver:
1. 永宁门 Yǒngníngmén Yongning Gate（南门 South Gate）
2. 安定门 Āndìngmén Anding Gate（西门 West Gate）
3. 安远门 Ānyuǎnmén Anyuan Gate（北门 North Gate）
4. 长乐门 Chánglèmén Changle Gate（东门 East Gate）
5. 含光门 Hánguāngmén Hanguang Gate
6. 中山门 Zhōngshānmén Zhongshan Gate（小东门 Little East Gate）
7. 建国门 Jiànguómén Jianguo Gate
8. 文昌门 Wénchāngmén Wenchang Gate

The Yongning Gate（South Gate）is the easiest destination name for visitors using taxis or ride-hailing services.

🚶 On Foot

All the attractions listed below are close to the entrances of Xi’an City Wall. You may walk to these spots, plan your route well, and start your journey at a leisurely pace.

🏛️ Historic Sites (Ticket Required)
1. 碑林博物馆 | Beilin Museum | Near Wenchang Gate | 5 mins
2. 西安钟楼 | Xi’an Bell Tower | Near Yongning Gate (South Gate) | 12 mins
3. 西安鼓楼 | Xi’an Drum Tower | Near Yongning Gate (South Gate) | 13 mins
4. 含光门遗址博物馆 | Hanguangmen Site Museum | Near Hanguang Gate | 0 mins (inside the city wall)
5. 广仁寺 | Guangren Temple | Near the northwest corner of the city wall | 10 mins
6. 西安清真大寺 | Great Mosque of Xi’an | Near Anding Gate (West Gate) | 16 mins

🎞️ Cultural Blocks (Free Admission)
1. 书院门文化步行街 | Shuyuanmen Cultural Pedestrian Street | Near Wenchang Gate | 5 mins
2. 老菜场市井文化创意街区 | Old Market Cultural & Creative Block | Near Jianguo Gate | 5 mins
3. 顺城巷 | Shuncheng Lane | Along the city wall | 0‑5 mins
4. 湘子庙+德福巷 | Xiangzi Temple & Defu Lane | Near Yongning Gate (South Gate) | 8 mins
5. 永兴坊 | Yongxingfang | Near Zhongshan Gate (Small East Gate) | 6 mins
6. 易俗社文化街区 | Yisu Society Cultural Block | Near Yongning Gate (South Gate) | 18 mins

🌳 City Parks (Free Admission)
1. 环城西苑（环城公园） | West City Wall Moat Park | Near Anding Gate & Hanguang Gate | 3 mins
2. 下马陵（董仲舒墓） | Xiamaling (Tomb of Dong Zhongshu) | Near Heping Gate | 8 mins