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Thought Chinese walls were only the Great Wall? International student stunned by Nanjing's city wall

Oct 20, 2026

Nanjing  

Before coming to China, I thought the only wall was the Great Wall! Russian student Lu Ouning from Nanjing Normal University was instantly awestruck upon climbing Nanjing's ancient city wall. The historic structure isn't confined behind fences or locked away in museums—ordinary people can stroll along it, gazing down at the bustling city life below. Cultural relics are no longer distant museum exhibits but alive in everyday urban scenes. This is the unique romance of Nanjing's city wall. 

Source: 新华日报

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