Immerse yourself in the living history of Xi'an's Muslim Quarter. Navigate narrow lanes alive with tradition: butcher shops showcasing fresh cuts, aromatic sesame oil factories, and hidden mosques behind imposing wooden doors. See men in white skullcaps and women in colourful scarves which is a community rooted here since the 7th century. Prepare your senses: the incredible aromas wafting through the air come from recipes passed down for generations. This is a journey where history is tasted.

🚩 Tour Summary:

• Duration: 2 - 3 hours
• Walking Tour
• Tour Type: Join-in Tour (1 - 10 travelers)

🗓️ Itinerary:

Departure

• Meet your guide at Xian Bell Tower Hotel lobby
• Pick-up at hotels within 2nd Ring Road of Xian City (Hotel transfer included)

Main Street

At the start of the tour, your guide will take you to the bustling main street, where you can witness sizzling skewers, hand-pulled noodles, steaming dumplings, and iconic local snacks being freshly prepared in a vibrant open-air kitchen.

Great Mosque 

Discover China's largest and best-preserved ancient mosque. Built primarily during the Ming Dynasty, it's a stunning fusion of traditional Chinese architecture and Islamic function. (Entrance fee not included)

Gaojia Courtyard

Explore this beautifully preserved example of Ming and Qing Dynasty residential architecture. (Entrance fee not included).

Sajinqiao

After experiencing the main street's energy, your expert guide will lead you down authentic alleyways into Sajinqiao. This is where Xi'an locals flock for the most revered street food, which is the true epicenter of flavor beyond the tourist trail.

End tour

• At the end of the tour, you are free to make your own way back or continue exploring the local food scene at your own pace.
• Drop-off at your hotels within 2nd Ring Road of Xian City (Hotel transfer included)

Please note that we will contact you 1-2 days ahead of the tour to confirm the tour guide and meeting point information.

🚐 Departure & Drop-off Points:
1. Pick-up Point

• Time: 17:00
• Pick-up at hotels within 2nd Ring Road of Xian City (Hotel transfer included)

2. Meet-up Point

• Time: 17:00
• Xian Bell Tower Hotel lobby - 110 Nanda St, Beilin, Xi'An, Shaanxi, 710007
• Please refer to the map for assistance.

• Time: flexible on the tour
• Drop-off at hotels within 2nd Ring Road of Xian City (Hotel transfer included)

• Please arrive at the location at least 15 minutes before the departure time.
• Late arrivals or no-shows are non-refundable.
• We will contact you 1-2 days ahead of the tour to confirm the tour guide and meeting point/meeting time information.

🍴 Sample Menu:

• Chewy, Spicy Liang Pi (Cold Noodle)
• Soul-warming Yang Rou Pao Mo (Cruded Pancake In Mutton Soup)
• Authentic Hui Fang Kao Rou Skewers (Barbecue)
• Potent Suan Tang Shui Jiao (Hot And Sour Dumpling Soup)
• Shanxi Noodles (Biang Biang Noodles)
• Sweet, Sticky Zeng Gao
• Plum Syrup (Suan Mei Fen Drink)

Please note:

• If you want to freely explore the local food according to your taste and budget, please choose the basic option and pay for your desired food on your own.
• If you are open-minded to follow our suggestions to taste the top classic Xian snacks, please choose the option including snacks. Usually we include 4-5 foods from the list above.

👥 Eligibility:

• Travelers aged 4 to 80 years old are eligible to join this experience.
• Children are not charged or given extra seats or meals

ℹ️ Additional Information:
Dress appropriately based on the day’s weather conditions