How much does Xi'an City Wall cost?

How much does Xi'an City Wall cost? Full analysis of the latest ticket policies and travel strategies

As the largest and best-preserved ancient city wall in China, the Xi'an City Wall has always been one of the must-visit attractions for tourists. This article will combine hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of Xi'an City Wall ticket prices, preferential policies and the latest travel information to help you plan the perfect itinerary.

1. List of ticket prices for Xi’an City Wall in 2023

2. Prices of recent popular additional items

3. Six hotly debated issues on the Internet

1.New rules for ticket reservations: Starting from August 2023, Xi'an City Wall will implement a time-scheduled reservation system, with a daily limit of 50,000 visitors. It is recommended to make a reservation in advance through the "Meet the City Wall" official WeChat account.

2.Open at night and popular: Tickets are half-price during the summer night period (18:00-22:00). Light shows and night markets have become the new favorites of Xiaohongshu. The reading volume of related topics exceeds 100 million.

3.Cultural and creative ice cream out of the circle: The "City Wall Flavor" ice cream priced at RMB 15 per stick has been on Douyin's hot list. Among the four flavors tested by netizens, the chocolate flavor has the highest rating.

4.Controversy over the best shooting spots: South Gate Yongning Gate continues to occupy the C position for taking photos, but travel bloggers recently recommended East Gate Changle Gate to be less crowded and beautiful, and the related guide received over 100,000 likes.

5.Special event notice: The City Wall International Marathon will be held during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. The registration fee is 198 yuan per person. The surrounding hotels have begun to increase prices.

6.traffic control reminder: Due to preparations for the 14th National Games, some city gates (such as Anding Gate) are temporarily closed. Baidu Maps has updated real-time navigation information.

4. Money-saving strategies recommended by locals

1.Huimin Card: The Shaanxi Cultural Tourism Huimin Card is priced at 99 yuan, and can enjoy free/discounts on 30+ attractions such as the city wall (annual savings of up to 2,000 yuan).

2.Free explanation: There is a volunteer explanation service at the south gate at 10:00/15:00 every day, which is more valuable than renting a guide (40 yuan).

3.Travel during peak hours: There are the least number of tourists on Wednesday afternoon. On rainy days, the number of people dropped by 60%, but the scenery is unique.

4.Hidden benefits: Holding high-speed rail tickets on the same day can enjoy a 10% discount on tickets, and some airlines also offer coupon discounts.

5. Expert travel advice

1. In summer, choose to go to the city before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. to avoid exposure to the sun (the city walls have no shading facilities).

2. The whole walk takes about 3-4 hours. It is recommended to rent a bicycle (the rental points at South Gate/East Gate have the latest equipment).

3. Follow the "Xi'an City Wall" Douyin account to get real-time crowd warnings to avoid crowded queues.

4. Visitors with children are recommended to enter the city from Hanguang Gate. There are interactive experience halls and maternal and child rooms in this section.

Conclusion: Xi’an City Wall is not only a historical landmark, but also carries modern cultural and tourism innovation. By planning your itinerary properly, you can experience the unique charm of this "living museum" in the most cost-effective way.