Muslim Street in Xi'an, like a wide and narrow alley in Chengdu, is a tourist food street that will be found in every city in China, and commercialization has made it somewhat similar to many "ancient streets" in China. But the Muslim Street is only a part of the Huifang, Huifang is also called the Fangshang, as early as the Qianlong period, the Chang'an City "Seven Temples and Thirteen Squares" as the Hui people's settlement area, "according to the temple and live, according to the Fang and business". What we call the "fang" of Muslim life today is not only a religious workshop, but also a market square, a community where Muslims live, live and interact with each other, integrating religion and trade. After returning to the Bell and Drum Tower Square, you can only find this paradise of halal food after going around the Drum Tower.

Starting from West Street, passing through the North Courtyard Gate, south of Hongbu Street, and east of Zaoci Lane, all of them are back to the square. The section from West Street to North Courtyard Gate is Muslim Street. The full name of Muslim Street is Beiyuanmen Huifang Cultural Customs Street, which is only about 500 meters, but it gathers a large number of foreign tourists, which is the sum of tourists in the rest of the streets in Huifang. Food is the signature of Muslim Street, and the most important task when you come to Muslim Street is to taste the food. The streets are lined with halal restaurants of all sizes, with local Xi'an snacks such as Biangbiang noodles, steamed buns and roasted lamb's trotters being the protagonists, as well as snacks such as baked potatoes and steamed ice cream. The street, which is less than three meters wide, is crowded with tourists, and every few steps there is a large garbage can in the middle of the street, but it is already full of food and beverage waste. There is garbage scattered around the large garbage can, and the environment is dirty and messy, which is very unsatisfactory. Many locals believe that many of the restaurants in the Muslim Street have been improved for tourists, and there is no authentic food in other places, so few locals come to the Muslim Street to forage for food.

In addition to Muslim Street, Huajue Lane, Xiyang Market, Beiguangji Street and Daxiaopiyuan are also specialty snack streets. Within a radius of several kilometers, the alleys are intricately cramped, and the Hui restaurants are interspersed with craft shops and specialty shops. Digging a little deeper, there are several mosques in the alleys. There are a total of seven mosques, collectively known as the "Seven Mosques of Halal", among which the Mosque of Huajue Lane is the most famous. The Great Mosque of Huajue Lane was built in 742 A.D. and has a history of more than 1,200 years. Because it is located to the east of Huajue Lane, it is called "Todaiji Temple". This is one of the most well-preserved and world-renowned Islamic temples in China, and the architectural style is different from other mosques in China. The architecture of the Great Mosque is biased towards the Han garden style, and its courtyard arrangement is unique among Chinese mosques, with a quiet, elegant and dignified environment.

Walking the streets, eating delicious food, and visiting temples are the best ways to visit Muslim Street. Unfortunately, every alley is overcrowded, which often makes it difficult to walk an inch, and breeds many thefts; The environment of the street and the attitude of the clerks are very unsatisfactory. The overlap rate of shop types is extremely high, and there are steamed bun shops, biangbiang noodles, meat sandwich buns, grilled squid, spicy sheep's trotters, etc., and even some shops specialize in deceiving tourists. All temples are closed at night, so it is recommended to visit the temple during the day.

Duration: 1~2 hours

Reference ticket price: Entrance fee to the Great Mosque of Huajue Lane: 25

Opening Hours:

Muslim Street is open all day, it is recommended to go 10:00~21:00, during which time all shops are open.

Huajue Lane Mosque: 8:00~19:00

Tips: 1. Visit the mosque and enter the shops of the Muslims, do not bring wine and pork inside, Muslims should not eat pork and avoid alcohol, do not gnaw on the meat bun and carry the wine and rush in; 2. It is strictly forbidden to show your legs in the mosque, it is recommended to wear long pants or long skirts, and prepare an extra long-sleeved shirt; 3. Do not peep and take pictures of religious activities; 4. It is difficult to find parking spaces nearby, so it is not recommended to drive there