Overview
Key takeaway
300+ year night food street. Skewers, roujiamo, persimmon cakes.
Time & cost
Plan 2–3 hours. Budget: Free. Hours: ~10:00–23:00.
Best for
Best for first-time Xi'an visitors who want a clear 2–3 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
PriceFree
Duration2–3 hours
Hours~10:00–23:00
Getting thereMetro Line 2 to Zhonglou
Tips
On site
Try roujiamo, yangrou paomo, persimmon cakes.
Timing
Go hungry!
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (~10:00–23:00). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.
Pay
Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.
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Show the Chinese name “回民街” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.
Show to staff
你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。
Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.
Location & how to go
Muslim Quarter, Xi'an
MetroMetro Line 2 to Zhonglou
BusMetro Line 2 to Zhonglou
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “回民街” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.
