Xian Downtown and Muslim Quarter Evening Food Tour
Tour Overview
Lasting from 18:00 to 20:00, the tour takes you to explore Xi’an through its illuminated heritage sites and active street food scene. The Bell Tower area offers you a chance to observe its historical design while experiencing the energetic atmosphere. The Muslim Quarter provides an authentic Xi’an food experience through its cooking scents which fill the air, its traditional street snacks and handicraft displays.
Tour Code: XT-010
Travel destination: Xian
Suitable for: Foodies, Nightlife Explorers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- See how locals enjoy nightlife and take pictures of the night view.
- Walk slowly to Bell and Drum Tower Square, the heart of the old city and understand their role in ancient times.
- Check out the many snacks in the Muslim Quarter and experience the rich food culture there.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Downtown Landmark and Muslim Quarter Food
Your private gourmetĀ guide will pick you up at your city center hotel at 18:00 (from June to August in summer).
Note: If you travelĀ to Xi'an in other seasons, the tour guide will pick you up promptly at 17:00.
Your first stop is the Bell and Drum Tower Square. The Bell Tower is located at the very center of Xi'an downtown areaĀ and is a landmark of this ancient city. Ancient Chinese people used bell and drum towers for timekeeping. The Bell Tower is a three eaved and four cornered attic style building with a history of over 700 years.
As night falls, the clock tower will be illuminated by red and yellow lights. There are many people strolling on the squareĀ and at the same time, you will see many people wearing Hanfu and Tang Dynasty makeup taking photos with the Bell Tower. If you are interested, China Xian TourĀ can arrange a Tang costume experience for you (for an additional charge).
Bell Tower Square It takes 5 minutes to walk from the square to Huimin Street. This is not a single street, but a Hui community consisting of Beiyuanmen, Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan and others. For tourists who love food and multiculturalism, Muslim QuarterĀ is definitely a must visit place. There are some temple buildings in the block that blend Chinese temples with Islamic style.
Biang Biang Noodles in the Muslim Quarter In the evening, red lanterns and antique signboardsĀ illuminate the streets brilliantly. The air is filled with the aroma of barbecue skewers and Pita bread soaked in Lamb Soup. You can taste nearly 100 kinds of authentic snacksĀ (at your own expense), such as steamed rice cakes, soup dumplings, Liangpi; the street isĀ a veritable "gourmet paradise". In addition to food, you can also find handicrafts such as shadow puppets, paper cuttings, cloisonne, etc.
After the tour ends, around 20:00, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $62 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, hotel class, and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
