Overview
The Muslim Quarter (Huimin Street) is a 1,000-year-old district founded by Muslim descendants who settled here via the Silk Road during the Tang dynasty. About 50,000 Hui people live in this center of Chinese Islamic culture. A 500m stretch starting from the Bell Tower is lined with street food stalls, souvenir shops, and mosques, making it Xi'an's top food street. You can sample Hui-Muslim specialties like lamb skewers, yangrou paomo (lamb bread soup), biang biang noodles, roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), and sweet bayberry tea. Tucked inside the district is the Great Mosque, founded in 743, a unique structure blending Chinese architecture with Islamic style. Free to explore. A 5-minute walk from the Bell Tower, or take Metro Line 2 to Zhonglou Station.
Travel Tips
Evenings (18:00-22:00) are most lively with a true night market vibe. Weekday evenings are quieter. For yangrou paomo (around CNY 30), tearing the flatbread by hand is part of the fun.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Xi'an, China from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for China on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Xi'an on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Xi'an with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Xi'an 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Muslim Quarter (Huimin Street)
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Things to Do in Xi'an
Terracotta Army Guided Tour
A 4-hour guided tour through Pits 1, 2, 3 and the museum in Korean or English, hearing Qin Shi Huang's ambitions and the secrets of crafting the warriors. Guide fee extra (CNY 150-300)
Xi'an City Wall Bike Ride
Rent a bike atop the 13.7km Xi'an City Wall and loop the entire ramparts in about 1.5 hours — sunset is unforgettable. Admission + bike about CNY 100
Muslim Quarter Night Market Food Crawl
Eat your way through the 1,000-year-old Muslim Quarter night market — lamb skewers, yangrou paomo, biang biang noodles, roujiamo, and sweet bayberry tea. Budget about CNY 80-150 per person