The Muslim Quarter is not just a street, but also a collective term for multiple streets within the Hui Muslim gathering area in the center of Xi'an. Composed of streets such as Beiyuanmen, Beiguangji Street, Xiyang Market, and Dapiyuan, this is a gathering place for Xi'an snacks. As a Hui Muslim community with hundreds of years of history, this place can still feel a strong Muslim atmosphere.
Eat Xi'an snacks at Muslim Quarter
It is also called "Huifang" and "Fangshang". You can eat almost all Xi'an snacks here, including various barbecue skewers, Pita bread soaked in Lamb Soup, soup stuffed buns, spicy mutton hooves, mutton in water basin, pickled Chinese cabbage fried rice, preserved beef and mutton, Liangpi, mutton cakes, etc. After eating and drinking enough here, you can also buy some local snacks such as cakes, dried fruits, and preserves as souvenirs to bring home and give to family and friends.
Eat Muslim flavor at Muslim Quarter
Huimin Street is an old Muslim neighborhood with a history of hundreds of years, filled with a strong Muslim cultural atmosphere. There are multiple mosques of different ages in the neighborhood, such as the Great Mosque in Huajue Lane, the Small Mosque in Guangji Street, and the Mosque in Daxue Xi Lane. There are about 20000 Hui people living here according to the temple, maintaining their original religious traditions and living habits.
Most tourists visit Huimin Street from the north gate of West Street, which is not far from Xi'an Drum Tower and Bell Tower.
Travel Tips
Address: Intersection of Huimin Street, No.1 West Street, Lianhu District, Xi'an City
Opening hours: All day open
Ticket: Free