{"id":20621,"date":"2023-05-31T03:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=20621"},"modified":"2023-05-31T20:44:09","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T12:44:09","slug":"how-to-visit-muslim-quarter-in-xian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/shaanxi-travel\/xian-travel\/how-to-visit-muslim-quarter-in-xian","title":{"rendered":"How to Visit Muslim Quarter in Xi’an (Tips, Photos & Map)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Xi’an tour<\/a>? The Terracotta Warriors Museum will be definitely a must-to-see on your Xi’an travel plan. But one equally important thing to do  and you cannot afford to miss is to have a taste or glimpse of the exotic food on the streets in the Muslim community in Xian. These back streets are full of life with a rich strong feel of Islamic cultural vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Muslim Community is known as Muslim Quarter in Xian or colloquially called “Huifang (\u56de\u574a\uff09” in Chinese. It is said there are over 300 Muslim local foods on the streets in Xian Muslim Quarter that attract a consistent flow of visitors everyday coming here to savour or just have a glimpse.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The local snacks on the streets in Xian Muslim Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Museum Quarter in Xian is easily accessible, just behind ( north of ) Drum Tower, about 430 meters to the west of Bell Tower in the center of the downtown Xian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get off at Zhonglou ( Bell  Tower ) Subway Station of Metro Line 2 and walk from Bell Tower toward the drum tower for about 430 meters, passing by Starbucks (Bell Tower Shop). Soon you will reach the north of Drum Tower, your starting place for further delving into the streets where the Muslim community has had a presence for many generations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xi\u2019an Liangpi (cold skin noodles)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Muslim food community is composed of several streets like Beiyuan Men Street, Beiguangji Street, Xiyangshi Street and Dapiyuan Street and all the streets are stone-paved streets flanked with the traditional buildings in Ming and Qing dynasties. All the low level of the buildings  is open daily, hosting food stalls, restaurants and souvenirs stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>Practice your Chinese numbers before you visit the Muslim Quarter as not all vendors speak English. But the good thing is that they all have a calculator on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong> Give yourself about two hours to stroll through the several streets in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong> Put on comfortable walking shoes, take your camera and some money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.<\/strong> The food is cheap and most things between 5 yuan and 15 yuan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.<\/strong> The food streets come alive around 9:00 am each day till mid-night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.<\/strong> A good place for people watch, mixing with the locals and visitors alike. Day in day out, night in night out millions of people flood the Muslim Quarter each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.<\/strong> The best time to come here in a day is after the sunsets when the Muslim quarter sparkles with lights. But It will be very crowded, a bit noisy and a little bit chaotic but a lot of fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.<\/strong> Beside eateries, the food streets also offer a couple of souvenirs stalls selling typical local products like tiger-head shoes, and don’t forget to bargain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.<\/strong> Don’t be worried about hygiene, the street sweepers and garbage collectors work hard to constantly keep the whole area clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.<\/strong> Try a bite of some of the local food: the famous Xi\u2019an Liangpi (cold skin noodles) , the lamb skewers, the cuttlefish, the yogurt, pomegranate juice and the list could be much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.<\/strong> If you prefer a quiet place for a peaceful mind in this busy Muslim Community, you may go to the Xi’an old mosque known as the Great Mosque,  located right in the middle, behind a maze of small lanes and alleys and worth your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12.<\/strong> If you don’t like the local street vendors, you can go to the  nearby Starbucks, McDonald’s, or KFC in the square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: Hassle-free Xi’an Guided Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for Xian guided tours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xi’an Tour<\/a>
Xi’an Day Tour<\/a>
Xi’an Tour Packages<\/a>
Beijing Xi’an Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Beijing Xian High Speed Train Experience<\/a>
Best Time to Visit Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in Two Days?<\/a>
Xian Airport Transportation<\/a>
Xian Railway Station Transportation<\/a>
Xian Taxi: Xian Taxi Fares, Tips and Phones<\/a>
Xian City Layout<\/a>
Xian\u2019s Top 7 Iconic Landmarks<\/a>
Where to Stay in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Attractions in Xian<\/a>
Top Things to Do for Kids in Xian<\/a>
How Visit Terracotta Army<\/a>
How to Visit Xian on a Budget<\/a>
The Starbucks in Xian<\/a>
Top Markets in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Xian<\/a>
Best Local Flavour in Xi\u2019an<\/a>
Top 10 Souvenirs in Xian<\/a>
Xian Tourist Traps, Xian Tourist Scams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to visit Muslim Quarter in Xian<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Xian City Wall<\/a>
The Ramparts of Quebec City and Xian City<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Shaanxi History Museum<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Xian Bell Tower<\/a>
How to Visit Daming Palace National Heritage Park<\/a>
Top 10 Photography Spots in Xian<\/a>
The Night View of Great Tang All Day Mall<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Hanyang Tombs Xian<\/a>
The Song of Everlasting Sorrow Show in Xian<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Big Wild Goose Pagoda<\/a>
Yaodong Cave Dwellings in Xian<\/a>
Tips for Visiting Huaqing Hot Springs in Xian<\/a>
How to Visit Mount Huashan<\/a>
Mt.Huashan Snow Scenes Photos<\/a>
How to visit Xiyue Temple<\/a>
Top 10 Hostels in Xian<\/a>
Top 10 Xian Luxury & Boutique Hotels<\/a>
Xi\u2019an: An Exotic City with an Undeniable Historical Depth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Places to See Autumn Leaves around Xian<\/a>
Muslim Streets in Muslim Quarter in Xian<\/a>
Hua Jue Xiang, Huajue Lane at Xian Muslim Quarter<\/a>
The Night View of Great Tang All Day Mall<\/a>
Xian City Wall Night View<\/a>
What to do in Xian after dark<\/a>
Xian\u2019s Best Street Food<\/a>
Xian Muslim Quarter Exotic Food<\/a>
Xian Bar Street<\/a>
Spring Festival Lantern Exhibit in Xian<\/a>
Xian T<\/a>e<\/a>rracotta Army Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Visit Maijishan Grottoes from Xian by Train<\/a>
How to Visit Hukou Waterfall<\/a>
How to Visit Huangdi Mausoleum<\/a>
Xian Lhasa Flight Experience (Tips, Photos & Map)<\/a>
Beijing Xian Flight Experience<\/a>
Datong Xian High Speed Train<\/a>
Reviews on Beijing Xian Luoyang Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Xian in January (Weather, Wear, & Tips)<\/a>
Visit Xian in February<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in March<\/a>
Visit Xian in October<\/a>
How to Visit Xian in November<\/a>
Visit Xian in December<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions, just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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