Xi'an City Wall

9. Wall Roadway

There is an 11 meter (30 foot) wide roadway on top of the wall. It was designed to allow a large number of soldiers to move rapidly to any section that was being attacked. Today, the roadway is a promenade enjoyed by strolling tourists (good views) and bicyclists (you can rent bikes on the wall). Here you see a young lady doing just that. The views from the top are spectacular when the skies are clear.