Guide City Wall

Qinghai


Although you cannot climb up upon the earthen wall that encapsulates the old town, you can walk around its perimeter, which makes for a very enjoyable exploration (especially if you earmark it for early morning or late afternoon for the best light). You can see the Yuhuang Ge rising up gloriously above the ramparts over the north end.


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