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📍Address: Xi'an 🚗Transportation: External Transportation: Fly to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. From the airport, take the airport bus or subway to the city center. Take the high-speed train to Xi'an North Station, which offers convenient access to the city. Internal Transportation: The subway network covers most scenic spots. Buses are convenient and affordable. Taxis and ride-hailing services are readily available. 👍️Suggested Route: Yongning Gate (South Gate) is the main south gate of Xi'an City Wall and the most common entry and exit point for tourists. The gate-opening ceremony here is very famous. If time permits, watch the ceremony before ascending the city wall from Yongning Gate. Cycle clockwise along the city wall, enjoying the scenery inside and outside. You'll pass Zhuque Gate, Hanguang Gate, Anding Gate (West Gate), and other gates, each with its unique architectural style and historical stories. After reaching Anding Gate, take a break, observe the structure of the West Gate瓮城 (甕城, a semicircular enclosure at a city gate), and learn about ancient military defense. Continue cycling, passing Yuxiang Gate, Shangwu Gate, Anyuan Gate (North Gate), and Shangde Gate, finally returning to Yongning Gate. The entire route is about 13.7 km. If you have limited physical strength, you can choose to cycle only half the distance. 🎟️Tickets: Da Ci'en Temple: ¥30/person, ¥15/student Book tickets three days in advance on the official WeChat account "Da Ci'en Temple": 8:30–16:40 A leisurely visit to Da Ci'en Temple takes more than 1.5 hrs. Decide whether to climb the pagoda based on your preference. Visiting Route: Big Wild Goose Pagoda South Square > Xuanzang > South Gate Ticket Office > Drum Tower > Cloud and Water Hall > Hall of Display > Big Wild Goose Pagoda > Ci'en Prosperity > Sweet Dew Hall 💗Other Tips: There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Xi'an, so remember to bring a jacket. It is recommended to choose your favorite *hanfu* style in advance to save time. There are many people at the Grand Tang Mall, so it is recommended to go early to get a good spot for the show. Xi'an has a lot of delicious food, but it is quite spicy. If you don't eat spicy food, remember to tell the restaurant in advance!
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