Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie)回民街

About Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie)

Xi'an's Muslim Quarter is a 1,400-year-old neighborhood that evolved along the eastern end of the Silk Road where Arab and Central Asian traders settled. Today it's a dense labyrinth of narrow lanes filled with street food stalls, spice shops, mosques, and the extraordinary Great Mosque of Xi'an — one of the most beautiful Islamic buildings in East Asia. The Quarter comes alive at dusk when food stalls light up and the crowds arrive.

Insider Tips

• Most atmospheric at dusk (6–9pm) when the stalls are lit and the crowds arrive
• The Great Mosque is down a lane off the main street — easy to miss but extraordinary
• Try roujiamo (lamb burger) from the stalls rather than the sit-down restaurants — fresher and cheaper
• The back lanes away from the main strip are more authentic and less crowded

Why It's Famous on YouTube

The night food market atmosphere is heavily viral — featured by The Food Ranger and numerous travel creators

How to Get There

Address: Huimin Jie, Lianhu District, Xi'an

The easiest way to reach Muslim Quarter (Huimin Jie) is by Didi (China's ride-hailing app, similar to Uber). Download the Didi app and link your international credit card before arriving in China. Show the driver the Chinese name: 回民街.

Metro is also available for most attractions — check the city metro map and look for the nearest station. All metro signs in Xi'an are bilingual (Chinese and English).

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