The Xi'an Muslim Quarter - 西安回民街

The Xi’an ‘Muslim Quarter’ is a place recently known for it’s food and tourism, however it’s history can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty when Muslim Merchants arrived via the Silk Road and settled in (then) Chang’an.

Should you be in China, this is a fantastic place to visit, eat, to see cultural events, meet locals, and to practice street photography.

You can see some of my street photography I took there, just 8 hours before CoVid19 was announced to the public, here on Instagram - as well as some examples below!

Chefs prepare Beef and Lamb Stew - Xi’an, 2020

Xi’an ‘Muslim Quarter’ street vendor - China, 2020

Over time, the Muslim food developed it’s now defining characteristic of mainly using beef and mutton, combining with pastry.

Some foods you can expect to encounter in the district are:
- Steamed Dumpling Soup
- Beef/Lamb Stew
- Meat Skewers

Xi’an ‘Muslim Quarter’ street vendor prepares Beef Stew served with Pita - China, 2020

Street vendor - Xi’an Muslim Quarter, 2020

For more photos and stories like these, you can follow me on Instagram, here!