This Day, That Year
China Daily | Updated: 2016-12-08 07:45
Item from Dec 8, 1982, in China Daily: Xi'an, one of the oldest cities in China, is famous for its ancient relics, including the Bell Tower built in the 14th century.
The towers of Xi'an's ancient city walls, built in the Hongwu Reign (1368-98), are under repair and will be opened to tourists during the Spring Festival, which falls in mid-February next year, according to the Xi'an Cultural Bureau. ...
Xi'an City Wall is among the oldest and best preserved city fortifications in China, and one of the largest ancient military defense systems in the world.
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