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Xi’an city moat – 2

May 26, 2013

Probably not canoeable

A few weeks ago (click here) I speculated about canoeing or swimming this. Xi’an is the largest completely walled city in China and for a few pounds it is possible to walk around the top.  The moat outside the wall looks inviting, and I saw one boat. But my courage failed me.

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Signs forbid access, parts are presently dry and it seems to be blind ended where it passes under major roads. Oh well.

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But still worth a wild swim for braver souls than me.

Jim Thornton

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