But this month, all eyes are on another one of its historic sites – the Xi’an City Wall, said to be one of the world’s most impressive remaining traditional defense systems and one of the only complete ancient city walls left in China.
China officially marks the Lantern Festival as the 15th day of the first lunar month (February 24 in 2024).
A year-round attractionThe top of Xi'an's City Wall is a popular place for locals and tourists to get some exercise.
chuyu/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesWhen not glowing with lanterns, Xi’an’s City Wall provides locals and tourists a relaxing space for cycling, or a breezy stroll, while offering panoramic views.
A year earlier, in 2014, then-US First Lady Michelle Obama jumped rope and danced on the Xi’an City Wall.
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