The Compact Xi鈥檃n Itinerary, Xian, China

Hands down, Xi鈥檃n is one of my favorite places I鈥檝e traveled to in China. The city has something so unique and special about it that you simply cannot find anywhere else! Due to its boom in the Tang Dynasty, when Arabian and Persian traders carried on business and settled in the city, the Muslim influence is still visible today in the architecture, lifestyle and food culture of Xi鈥檃n. Therefore, every traveller should save this Xi鈥檃n itinerary and put the city on their bucket list!

Start your journey at the famous Muslim Quarter of Xi鈥檃n. I find this part of the city鈥檚 history the most intriguing since this quarter was established by Muslim merchants from the Middle East who came to Xi鈥檃n, then called Chang鈥檃n, and stayed there. It was the first city in China to be introduced to Islam. Today Xi鈥檃n鈥檚 Muslim community is referred to as the 鈥淗ui鈥� minority group with around 50,000 estimated members in Xi鈥檃n alone.

Why visit the Muslim Quarter? It鈥檚 a bustling hub with Muslim food and souvenir markets! It鈥檚 the perfect place to get lost and try street food, buy the greatest souvenirs or simply people-watch and take photos! Come here during the day and in the evenings 鈥� it鈥檚 always lively and lots of fun! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: The Compact Xi鈥檃n Itinerary
Guide Location: China » Xian
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Linda Dunsmore
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