An ancient walled city

The Great South Gate was one of only two main gates still remaining from seven that once existed around Tainan City. The original wooden wall that kept out enemies was built in 1736.

Hengchun’s last gate

I returned to Hengchun after a few days. That last gate, West Gate, that I’d missed niggled at me because it wasn’t every day I got to explore a walled town.

Hue’s Imperial City

I crossed over the first moat, then a second with the throngs of tourists into the Purple Forbidden City.

India’s Pink City

Pink is my least favourite colour but after Gujarat, I headed for Jaipur on the clanking train route and forgave the city for being pink. This walled wonder contained exquisite buildings amongst the neglected present.