Xijinmen Section of Ganzhou City Wall
西津门段古城墙
A gate and walkway on the western section of the Song city wall. You can walk along the wall beside the Zhang River from Xijin Gate to Yuguta and Bajing Terrace. This is the main route for strolling through the old town.
Xijin Gate is the western gate of old Ganzhou, facing the Zhang River. Outside the gate, the river was once a port. This section of the Song-dynasty brick wall is well preserved, and bricks still bear inscriptions from the Song, Ming and Qing dynasties. A walkway runs along the top of the wall. From Xijin Gate, you can walk north past Yuguta and the former residence of Chiang Ching-kuo to Bajing Terrace, a total of about 3 km, free of charge. The best time to visit is in the evening, to watch the sunset over the Zhang River and the skyline of the new city across the river. Near the gate are Xijin Road and Zaoer Lane, the old town’s streets, where you can eat and wander. Summer days are very hot, so an early morning or late afternoon visit is best.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Yugu Terrace
- Former Residence of Chiang Ching-kuo
- Bajing Terrace & Song Dynasty City Wall
- Zaoer Lane & Yaoyaqian
- Ganzhou Confucian Temple
- Ganzhou Ancient Pontoon Bridge
- Ciyun Pagoda
- Fushou Ditch Museum