Interesting place for offices in Xi'an

[dnoblett]

I toured China several years ago, and Xi'an was one of the cities toured, the city wall was one place we checked out, I can understand the upset over any modification of the wall.

 

 

Office complex built inside section of ancient Xi'an City Wall

 

http://shanghaiist.com/upload/2015/02/city-wall6.jpg

 

A four-story office complex built inside of a hollowed-out section of the ancient Xi'an City Wall has drawn criticism ahead of local authorities' attempts to secure world cultural heritage status for the structure.

The story gained some momentum online after the provincial government publicity department posted on its official website that the section would be transformed into a modern office complex including conference rooms, offices, a dining hall and even a rehearsal hall. The complex would be used by the administration of the Xi'an City Wall Scenic Area.

 

http://news.163.com/photoview/00AP0001/84545.html?from=ph_ss#p=AI1L6OO900AP0001

 

MORE: http://shanghaiist.com/2015/02/11/office_complex_built_inside_of_anci.php

 

 

[Guest SloppyZhou_]

The city wall in Xian is the only fully intact city wall remaining in China. It's about 13-km around the perimeter with bicycle rentals available to ride atop it, though it's unlikely you'll be able to see much more than about 50-feet due to the heavy pollution.