Muslim Quarter, Xi'an

The Xi'an Muslim Quarter is a very famous for snacks and street food. It is located in the center part of Xi'an. It is close to both the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower. There are ten mosques in the area. The biggest one is the Great Mosque, which is listed as a protected heritage for its traditional buildings and religious significance. The Muslim food in Xi'an can be traced back to the Tang dynasty. The area slowly developed special characteristics of mainly using beef, mutton and complementing with pastry. Xi'an Muslim Quarter is famous for its traditional foods and cultural activities. The traditional food is as follow: - Beef/lamb stew of bread - Wooden cages mirror cake - Steamed soup dumplings - Meat skewers

A wonderful place to visit. Go there after sunset and enjoy the beautiful architecture covered in colorful lights. The street is full with hundreds of vendors selling local street food and artistic products. The food is genuinely tasty. Everything is so colorful and lively. A must visit spot on Xi'an.

We then continued to the Muslim quarter, starting at the market, one of my favourite parts because it offers a wide range of colourful street food, for all budgets and tastes. We got a bit “lost” and perplexed …of all the movement around here, so many people walking by, vendors offering their products, what a vibrant and full-of-life street. !. We also learned about the history of how the Muslims arrived here and Silk Road route and merchants, a walk past in time..We then arrived at the Great Mosque.

Incredible street food - home of cumin lamb skewers, Liang pi noodles, and more.

Super crowded and a lot of food. Even at night very busy. Fun place to walk and experience all the different dish