Xi'an City Gate Wall
Xi'an is an ancient city whose ancient defensive city walls have been renovated throughout the history. Based on the original of Tang Dynasty 7th and 11th century, it was heavily restored during the Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty, and then around 1983 by the people's government. Some of the more significant changes that have been made to the ancient walls are reconstruction of the destroyed East gate and the addition of the Zhalou Tower. During the Ming Dynasty, the city was extended about a quarter size toward both East and North sides to become the current size. Especially significant is the additional gates that were added to the existing single opening at the four cardinal gates.
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