Muslim Quarter Food Street

The Muslim Quarter Food Street, located near the iconic Drum Tower in Xi'an's historic center, is a bustling 500-meter-long lane that has been the heart of the city's Muslim community for over 1,300 years. This living museum of culinary traditions showcases the unique Hui Muslim culture that has thrived along the ancient Silk Road. As you walk through the narrow, lantern-lit streets, you'll be enveloped by the intoxicating aromas of sizzling meats, freshly baked bread, and exotic spices. The quarter dates back to the Tang Dynasty when Arab and Persian merchants settled here, bringing their culinary traditions that eventually fused with local Chinese flavors. Today, it remains a vibrant community where traditional Islamic architecture, with its distinctive blue-tiled mosques and Arabic calligraphy, stands alongside food stalls serving generations-old recipes.