Xi'an Muslim Quarter Evening Food Tour
Overview
Behind Xi'an's Drum Tower, the Muslim Quarter is the home of the city's Hui community and its liveliest food street. At dusk the lanes fill with smoke from lamb skewers, steam from huge pots and the sound of noodle-makers slapping dough on the counter.
A local guide meets you in the evening near the Bell and Drum Towers and walks you through the quarter, picking the best stalls and explaining what you're eating. Expect classics such as roujiamo, slow-cooked meat in a crisp flatbread; liangpi, cold noodles with chilli oil; yangrou paomo, lamb soup with bread torn into the bowl; and biangbiang noodles, wide, hand-pulled and named after one of the most complicated characters in Chinese. Sweet persimmon cakes and fresh pomegranate juice usually finish the evening.
It's a relaxed walk of two to three hours. Bring an appetite and tell the guide about any allergies or dishes you'd rather avoid.
Highlights
- Evening walk through the Muslim Quarter
- Roujiamo, liangpi and biangbiang noodles
- Lamb soup with torn bread (yangrou paomo)
- A local guide picks the best stalls
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Street-food tastings at several stalls, as set by the operator
- Extra food and drinks
- Entrance to the Great Mosque
- Hotel transfers, unless stated by the operator
- Tips
Location
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Frequently asked questions
The Muslim Quarter is home to the Hui community, and its stalls are traditionally halal. You'll find lamb and beef rather than pork here.
Yes, if you tell us when you book. Cold noodles, breads and sweets are easy to find, and the guide can steer you to meat-free dishes.
