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Muslim Quarter

300+ year night food street. Skewers, roujiamo, persimmon cakes.

SightsCity tours

Free

2–3 hours

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.

Show this

Show the Chinese name “回民街” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

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.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 reviews

  • James L.★★★★

    Felt safe as a first-timer. Transport notes matched what we saw on the ground.

  • Olivia P.★★★★★

    Advisor helped confirm the English-friendly entrance. Worth adding to the trip list early.

  • Lucas B.★★★★★

    Clear ticket guidance and timing tips — we skipped the longest queue and still had golden-hour photos.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Muslim Quarter?

Free

What are the opening hours of Muslim Quarter?

~10:00–23:00

How do I get to Muslim Quarter?

Metro Line 2 to Zhonglou

How long should I spend at Muslim Quarter?

2–3 hours

Any practical tips for Muslim Quarter?

Try roujiamo, yangrou paomo, persimmon cakes. Go hungry!

Is Muslim Quarter in Xi'an easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.

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