Xian, China

Yongning Gate

Yongning Gate, Xian

Yongning Gate is the grand south gate of Xi'an's Ming-era city wall, its name meaning "eternal peace." The wall's most complete and ceremonial entrance, it stages traditional welcome rites and anchors the southern face of the rampart begun in 1370.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Yongning Gate, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 34.24535, 108.94075

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