Step onto Xiyin City Gate Wall and be transported to Ming Dynasty! This 600-year-old fortification is Changzhou's only well-preserved Ming-era city wall, where the rammed earth core and blue brick cladding showcase ancient craftsmanship. Don't miss the restored Xiyin Gate tower - climb up for panoramic views of the Grand Canal. Pro tip: Visit at sunset when golden rays illuminate the weathered bricks, creating instant historic Instagram moments! The nearby Qingguo Lane historic district makes a perfect add-on to your time-travel adventure.




















Everything you need to know about Xiyingmen
Changzhou Tianning International Hotel is just a 8-minute walk from Xingying Gate Wall, with rooms offering panoramic views of the ancient city rampart and moat. Its rooftop garden and traditional courtyard create an immersive atmosphere, especially at night when the wall lights up in golden hues. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive view-room packages and cultural access
Within 5 minutes of Xingying Gate Wall, you’ll find Changzhou Museum and the Hongmei Park Calligraphy Corridor, both offering free weekly workshops on Chinese paper-cutting and Song Dynasty tea ceremony. Every Saturday evening features a live ancient music recital with Jiangnan silk-string pieces like Pinghu Qiu Yue. Stay at Wangyue Xuan Boutique Inn for complimentary shuttle access to these events
Changzhou Yingchun Hotel · City Rampart Pavilion offers a 3rd-floor panoramic terrace directly facing the eastern section of Xingying Gate Wall. Perfect for capturing sunrise light piercing through ancient battlements. The hotel provides free running route maps, bicycle rentals, and a dedicated sunrise photography corner with tripods and softbox lighting. Use HopeGoo to book the "Golden Dawn Package" including breakfast and photo guide services
Stay at Chengyu Shiguang Homestay, housed in a former Qing dynasty granary, where guests can join private Huaiyang cuisine classes making dishes like clear soup duck and pearl barley lotus root soup using local farm ingredients. Each evening features a themed dinner called "Wall Night Stories," served with historical reenactment lighting and served in antique-style vessels. Book via HopeGoo to receive a handmade souvenir gift set
Changzhou Qingguo Lane Warm Stay is ideal for families, featuring ramps, wheelchair-accessible elevators, and a secure kids’ activity zone with interactive wall murals depicting ancient city life. Weekly Treasure Hunt Adventure lets children explore hidden artifacts within the wall stones. Partnered with Hopes Children’s Hospital, the hotel provides emergency medical support. Reserve the "Family Safety Suite" on HopeGoo for a free crib and hygiene kit
Mohan Bookhouse Café, located south of Xingying Gate Wall, is housed in restored Ming-Qing city bricks. It showcases hand-preserved wall rubbings and calligraphy manuscripts. Try their signature Rampart Latte with wall-pattern latte art, paired with a book restoration workshop. Every Thursday hosts a "Night Reading Session" with authors performing poetry under the moonlit wall. Guests staying at Wangyun Pavilion Design Inn receive a free drink and limited-edition poetry anthology
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