Xi'an Muslim Street Snack Street Travel Guide

Lianhu District

Scenic spot introduction:

Xi'an Muslim Street is the most popular snack street in China and a must-visit place in Xi'an. In this thousand-year-old neighborhood, there are bluestone paved roads and green trees. Commercial outlets with a fusion of traditional Chinese architectural style and Muslim architectural style can be seen everywhere. National costumes, handicrafts, halal non-staple food, restaurants and Muslim snack bars are everywhere. Come, the whole street is enveloped in a strong market atmosphere. At night, the warm yellow lights, neon signs, bustling crowds, and citizens enjoying the cool weather can better appreciate the unique charm of the ancient city of Xi'an.

Attractions distribution:

Muslim Street is located in the Beiguangji Street and Beiyuanmen areas near the Drum Tower in the city center. It is a street in the Muslim district about 500 meters long. What people usually call Muslim Street consists of several streets such as Beiguangji Street, Beiyuanmen, Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan, Huajue Lane, and Sajin Bridge. There are nearly 300 specialty snack shops on both sides of the street. , the most famous ones include Sunjia Laopo Roujiamo Restaurant, Jiasanguan Soup Steamed Bun Restaurant, Tongshengxiang Beef and Mutton Steamed Bun Restaurant, Wuweifang Qianchui Peanut Cake, Xiguan Beef and Mutton Steamed Bun Restaurant, Tie Zhiming Beef and Mutton Steamed Bun Restaurant, Huanggui Restaurant Persimmon cake, Hua Nainai’s sour plum soup, etc. In addition, the street imitates the architecture of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. There are 10 mosques of different ages and sizes, with profound history and culture.

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, food, shopping, special neighborhoods

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Shaanxi Province>Xi'an City>Lianhu District

How to get there:

No. 4, No. 7, No. 15, No. 23, No. 31, No. 32, No. 43, No. 45, No. 201, No. 205, No. 215, No. 218, No. 221, No. 222, No. 252, No. 300, No. 604 , 611, 612, 618, 622 to Guangji Street, and exit from Exit 2 of Zhonglou Station of Metro Line 2.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Ticket price for Muslim Street:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Travel Guide: Xi’an Free Travel Guide for Three Days 2018
Chuntian FaFa: Recalling Chang'an, strolling leisurely around the ancient capital.

travelling guideline:

The famous Muslim Street snack gathering usually refers to Beiyuanmen Street, but in fact, on the west side of it are Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan, Xiaopiyuan, Guangming Lane, Beiguangji Street, Daxue Lane, Xiaoxue Lane and There are delicious shops in various small streets in Xuexue Lane.

A large area such as Dapiyuan, Dongyang City, Beiguangji Street, and Qiaozikou is called "Fangshang" by old Xi'an people. In Fangshang, you can explore the most common and authentic life in Xi'an.

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

Specialties: beef and mutton, persimmon cakes, Xifeng wine, antiques, etc.

Food: Roujiamo, mutton steamed bun, trouser belt noodles, cold skin, soup dumplings, etc.