In historic Xi'an, tourists are beating the heat

The Yongning Gate section of the Xi'an city wall, for example, now advises tourists to climb the wall after 5:30 pm, when the evening breeze is pleasant, especially after dusk, allowing visitors to enjoy both the sunset views and the ancient city's night scenery. For daytime visits, early morning hours from 8 am to 10 am are recommended.

Air-conditioned coffee lounges and cooling rooms have been set up for visitors to take breaks. Mobile mist cooling devices and public drinking water stations have been added along the wall and patrol staff members carry heat-relief supplies.

This month, nearly half the city wall's visitors have come in the evening. Nighttime sightseeing has become the dominant choice, according to a manager.