Xi’an is also famous for its night
markets. While visiting Xi’an, you can take some time to stroll around
the night markets, where you can sample and take in the sights, sounds
and tastes of the city's prevalent Muslim Hui minority.
One of
the most interesting night markets is the one in Damaishi, the most
famous Muslim snacks street in Xi'an. On the two sides of the 200-m
street, there are many restaurants of different cuisines and snack shops
of different flavors. Here tourists can have the true Muslim cuisine
and snacks, including mutton soup with cake, sausage, mutton and
porridge. While having food, tourists can learn customs of the Hui
nationality.
Another
night market is located behind the drum tower. The area is a large
shopping district made up of small lanes and alleys. The buildings are
built in the architectural style of the Qing dynasty, and are quite
colorful. At night, many venders, peddlers and snack sellers set up
booths along the narrow streets to sell local arts and foods to people.
The shops sell Xian specialties like art supplies, traditional fans, tea
shadow puppets, and snacks. There are many tea houses where visitors
can relax, have a cup of tea, and people watch. The snack venders along
the streets sell local cuisine. Since they are located right on the
streets, the smells of the food intermingled and even people who are
full, cannot help but buy something to snack on. I loved this part of
Xian. I bought a lot of stuff here, because the people were so friendly,
and the prices were very reasonable (after bargaining). The little
stands lining the streets sold wonderful food, and one guy was selling
grass slippers he made from the reeds that grow near his farm.
And the night markets in North Guangji Street, Dapiyuan, Dongxin Street are also very famous.
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