Opposite the Drum Tower, Zhubashi Alley is another foodie’s destination in Xi’an. You will find the best roujiamo in the famous Fanji Lazhi Roujiamo restaurant. Steamed pork with rice flour wrapped in lotus leaf buns is another traditional local food. A vegetarian bakery shop specializing in mung bean pies is so popular that consumers can […]
READ MOREDapiyuan Alley
Although it’s not as busy as Beiyuanmen and Xiyangshi, Dapiyuan is more popular among locals looking for its authentic food in the Muslim Quarter. Apart from paomo, cold noodles with sesame paste, and rice noodle casserole, try what’s considered the very best Suanmeitang sour plum drink from Hua Nainai (Granny Hua). Or treat yourself by […]
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Sajinqiao Alley is an 800-meter long street that is the coveted secret of local Xi’anese. Far removed from typical tourist hot spots, Sajinqiao can be regarded as a 24-hour food street. Be sure to sample the pan-fried beef pancake, hot peppery beef meatball soup hulatang, sour and spicy dumpling soup, Muslim-style steamed beef with wheat […]
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As the busiest streets in Muslim Quarter, this is the place that you absolutely must not miss when visiting Xi’an. Every conceivable street snack can be found here: Flatbread in mutton or beef soup paomo, skewers, yellow split pea cake, pomegranate juice, glutinous rice desserts, cured beef or lamb, fried persimmon doughnuts, and steamed glutinous […]
READ MOREYuanjiacun Guanzhong Tiyan Di
Tucked away around 70 kilometers out of Xi’an, Yuanjiacun village is now very popular for its successful ‘rural tourism’ experience. Yuanjiacun Guanzhong Tiyan Di has brought the country to the city and expanded its business in Xi’an by opening several experience centers in a number of major shopping malls, including Intime Department Store at Datang […]
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Constructed in traditional Tang dynasty style, Yong Xing Fang is a complex for experiencing Xi’an and Shaanxi delicacies, an authentic folk culture experience, local history, and products from Southern, Northern, and Central Shaanxi. There are over 50 food stores and restaurants here, and with the highlight being a cultural heritage performance. Travelers can taste local […]
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