Muslim Streets in Muslim Quarter in Xi'an

"Beiyua Men" literally means " the northern courtyard's gate". In Qing Dynasty, the imperial inspector's courtyard was in the north while the governor in the south, hence the northern courtyard and the southern courtyard. Beiyuan Men was where the northern courtyard was located.

Lined with Ming and Qing dynasty-style architecture, Beiyuan Men Street is teemed with restaurants, food stalls and shops which are all run by local Muslim merchants.

The Drum Tower in Xian.

Tip: Hassle-free Xian Guided Tours

If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for Xian guided tours:

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