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Xi'an evening food route around the old city

Estimated duration
Half day
Estimated walking
4 km
Estimated budget
CNY 80-220
  1. Start at the Bell Tower

    钟楼

    Use Bell Tower Station as the meeting point and orient yourself before walking west. Keep tower admission optional so the food route stays flexible.

  2. Walk behind the Drum Tower

    鼓楼

    The official night route places the Muslim Quarter food streets behind the Drum Tower. Follow public streets and expect crowds in the evening.

  3. Try small portions in the Muslim Quarter

    回民街

    Buy one small item at a time so you can compare several stalls. Ask about meat, nuts and spice if you have dietary restrictions, and confirm the displayed price before ordering.

  4. End before adding a cross-city night stop

    钟楼站

    Return to the metro from the same central area. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda district is a separate evening outing, not a necessary extension to this compact food walk.