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Xiangyang Ancient City Wall in 12 hours | Hubei, China

Posted on December 9, 2019July 21, 2022 by Fiona Mai

During our 10-day trip to China last April – May, we luckily managed to squeeze 12 hours of exploring Xiangyang into our already tight itinerary.

Since our time there was limited, we decided to only visit the one attraction that both of us had known and yearned to see since we were teenagers: The Xiangyang Ancient City Wall.

If you’re also living in Hubei province or planning to visit destinations around this area, do consider dropping by Xiangyang and admiring its remarkable city wall. With its historical importance and unique location, from where you can enjoy mesmerizing views of the city, Xiangyang Ancient City Wall is definitely worth a visit!

One of the main gates of Xiangyang Ancient City Wall
One of the main gates of Xiangyang Ancient City Wall

How to get to Xiangyang Ancient City Wall in Hubei

The second-largest city by population in Hubei province, China, Xiangyang is also known for its crucial role in Chinese history.

With the Han River crossing by and dividing the city into the north part and the south part, Xiangyang and especially its critical city wall witnessed a number of major battles between the Han Dynasty and others, including the infamous Mongol empire.

With convenient transportation links to other cities in China, Xiangyang can be reached easily via bus, train ( Xiangyang Railway Station), and airplane ( Xiangyang Liuji Airport ).

During our trip, we arrived in Xiangyang after a 2-hour train journey from Wudangshan. From the railway station, it takes around 20 minutes to travel by car to the City Wall.

Xiangyang Ancient City Wall
Xiangyang Ancient City Wall

Where to stay in Xiangyang

There are hotels and restaurants galore around Xiangyang Railway Station.

We chose to stay at Vienna International Hotel Xiangyang Railway Station, located only a kilometer from the railway station. Our room was clean and spacious with two super comfortable foam pillows for us to rest after a tiring day.

Here’s a list of all HOTELS IN XIANGYANG

Things to do at Xiangyang Ancient City Wall | Hubei, China

Shop and eat inside Xiangyang Ancient City Wall

You can still experience the bustling atmosphere of old Xiangyang today by visiting all those shops and eateries inside the wall. The area is super popular with locals in the evening and on the weekend. Why not join them and have fun?

Shops and eateries inside Xiangyang Ancient CIty Wall
Shops and eateries inside the City Wall

Enjoy a 360-degree view of Xiangyang city

After buying an entrance ticket for 10 CNY, you can start walking on the wall and capturing great views of Xiangyang city.

You will see a green park where old people practice taichi and small children play hide and seek, busy streets on which locals run their daily routines, as well as the lovely river that has nourished life in this town for centuries. It was such a peaceful stroll along the ancient wall!

Me walking on the Xiangyang Ancient City Wall
Me walking on the City Wall
Beautiful views from the wall
Beautiful views from the wall
Local view from the wall
Local view from the wall

To top it off…

Once considered a pivotal protector of the city, this revered City Wall still appears fearsome and imposing the in midst of Xiangyang nowadays.

Should you visit Xiangyang Ancient City Wall in Hubei during your trip to China? I’d say yes, definitely! If you have any questions about visiting Xiangyang, don’t hesitate to comment below. I hope you’ll enjoy this trip as much as we did!

For information about destinations near Xiangyang, don’t forget to read my post about Wuhan (coming soon) and Wudangshan.

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  • 24 thoughts on “Xiangyang Ancient City Wall in 12 hours | Hubei, China”

    1. Kemkem says:
      December 18, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      Amazing! the views from the wall is indeed stunning. I’m not sure what l was expecting, but the shops look different than in my head. They remind me of Kyoto and Tokyo. So beautiful. China is definitely on my list of places. I hope to get there someday.

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      1. Fiona Mai says:
        December 19, 2019 at 1:42 pm

        Oh really? I haven’t been to Japan yet so I can’t really compare, but the shops here in Xiangyang definitely still look like they were hundreds of years ago.

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    2. Chris says:
      December 19, 2019 at 12:16 am

      Hi,

      Why did you choose to stay at the Vienna International Hotel Xiangyang Railway Station? Was there a particular reason you stayed at this location and not one of the other nearby hotels? Just curious!

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      1. Fiona Mai says:
        December 19, 2019 at 1:45 pm

        Hi! I was just browsing all the hotels on Booking.com and decided to choose this hotel as it was in the vicinity of the railway station. We didn’t have much time in Xiangyang so we wanted to stay somewhere either close to the Xiangyang Ancient Wall or near the railway station. That hotel fitted our budget and had good reviews on Booking.com, which was why we picked it for the night 🙂

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    3. Rachael says:
      December 19, 2019 at 12:31 am

      China really intrigues me and this is a city I know virtually nothing about, so thank you for the post. Those views from the city wall look brilliant!

      Reply
    4. Sam says:
      December 19, 2019 at 5:18 am

      Thanks for putting together such an informative post! I would definitely like to visit one day! Also love all your photos!

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    5. Soumya Gayatri says:
      December 19, 2019 at 1:33 pm

      I had never heard of the Xiangyang Ancient City Wall. But I am glad that I did now. My experience of climbing the Great Wall had been an amazing one. I am sure I will love this too. This one seems more accessible and lively.

      Reply
    6. Sharon says:
      January 23, 2020 at 3:16 am

      What amazing views. Your photos are beautiful and I would love to visit Xiangyang one day

      Reply
    7. Disha Smith says:
      January 23, 2020 at 6:06 am

      I’ve never been to China, but I am very curious to go. The views from the wall look pretty! This wall also looks more accessible for those who can’t get to the Great Wall.

      Reply
    8. Sarah says:
      January 23, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      That view is definitely very amazing! What a nice trip you’ve had 🙂

      Reply
    9. Hannah says:
      January 24, 2020 at 3:10 am

      What a great short trip to Xiangyang. The ancient walls look incredible to walk on, and what a view from up there! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    10. Patricija says:
      January 24, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      Oh wow what a great place, never heard of it before. And that view from the wall is stunning!

      Reply
    11. Anshul says:
      March 4, 2020 at 11:22 am

      Xiangyang is one of the places in China that I have been wanting to visit. May be this coronavirus scare will go down and I’ll be able to make my travel plans soon.

      Reply
    12. Shane Prather says:
      March 10, 2020 at 1:59 am

      Such a neat experience! I would love to make it hear one day when I head to Asia. Looks like a great, less crowded alternative to the Great Wall of China!

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      1. Fiona Mai says:
        March 12, 2020 at 3:55 pm

        It really is!

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    13. Chris says:
      March 10, 2020 at 5:42 pm

      Your shots are great, the city looks gorgeous. I love medieval fortifications, many times they’re more fascinating than museums.

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      1. Fiona Mai says:
        March 12, 2020 at 3:54 pm

        These fortifications often give an air of nostalgia, which is why I always like to visit and spend some quiet time around them 🙂

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    14. Kevin | Caffeinated Excursions says:
      March 12, 2020 at 2:19 am

      What a beautiful area! I had never heard of Xiangyang before but it looks very quaint, especially the city wall. It looks like you got great weather as well. Hoping for a speedy recovery in Hubei so things can return to normal there soon.

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      1. Fiona Mai says:
        March 12, 2020 at 3:50 pm

        Yes I hope so too. Fingers crossed!

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    15. Nathalie says:
      April 5, 2020 at 12:14 am

      I had no idea this even existed, thank you for sharing your experience 🙂 It looks like a baby version of the wall of China!

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    16. Jiayi Wang says:
      April 26, 2020 at 6:10 pm

      I’ve never heard of this place before and it looks beautiful! Thanks for helping me discover it 🙂

      Reply
    17. Lyndsay says:
      April 27, 2020 at 12:16 am

      Thank you so much for sharing this information and your experience! I’m definitely adding the Xiangyang City Wall to my bucket list!

      Reply
    18. Lily Wu says:
      April 28, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      I freaking love this ! I live in HK but love traveling through mainland China – so rich in variety….thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
    19. שירותי ליווי בתל אביב says:
      July 10, 2022 at 11:38 am

      Hey there! I just want to offer you a huge thumbs up for your excellent info you have here on this post. Ill be coming back to your blog for more soon.

      Reply

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