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Enter from the Drum Tower side, walk the length of Beiyuanmen snacking as you go, then find the Great Mosque at the far end.
Suggested Itinerary
- The Drum Tower approach
Enter from the Drum Tower square on Xi Da Jie and walk north into the main lane. - The food walk
Work your way north along Beiyuanmen - try lamb skewers, biang-biang noodles and persimmon cakes. - The Great Mosque
Continue to the end of the lane to find the mosque, then explore the quieter side alleys on your return.
What to See
The Great Mosque
A 1,200-year-old mosque combining Chinese and Islamic architecture - 25 RMB entry.
Biang-Biang Noodle Stalls
Hand-pulled belts of noodles with chilli oil, vinegar and vegetables - the signature Xi'an dish.
The Lamb Skewer Grills
Cumin-dusted lamb grilling over open coals - the smell defines the quarter.
Roujiamo Stalls
Chinese hamburger - shredded braised beef stuffed into a baked flatbread.
The Persimmon Cake Stalls
Fried persimmon pastries - a sweet Xi'an speciality.
The Drum Tower
The 14th-century tower at the quarter's entrance - hourly drum performances.
Photo Gallery
Tips from Real Travelers
Food & Drink
Biang-Biang Noodles
Belt-wide hand-pulled noodles with chilli oil and vegetables.
Roujiamo
Shredded braised pork in a baked flatbread - the original Chinese hamburger.
Lamb Skewers
Cumin-dusted lamb grilling over coals.
Persimmon Cakes
Fried pastries filled with sweet persimmon paste.
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