Xi'an - Town Walls from Ming Period

(Local Name: Chengqiang) The town walls were built between 1368 and 1398. After extensive restorations they now encircle the inner town together with the moat, measuring 14km/9mi in circumference. Averaging 12m/40ft in height and 18m/60ft wide at the base, the wall is furnished with four gates and a large number of watch-towers and bastions.