Xi'an Walking Tour: City Wall, Shuyuanmen Street, and Muslim Quarter

Your local guide will meet you at the lobby of your hotel at 9 am and escort you to take public transportation for the first attraction of your day: Xi’an Ancient City Wall. Upon arrival, stroll around the South Gate and then climb up to the top of city wall where you have an option to rent a bike and cycle at your own expense.

Next continue your walking tour to Shuyuanmen Street, a cultural street factually restored in the architecture style of Ming and Qing dynasties. By rambling down the street, you will be able to experience the true life of people in Xi'an.

Afterwards, take a break for lunch which is at your own expense but your tour guide will gladly offer ideas and suggestions. After lunch break, stroll along the Square of Bell and Drum Towers. The Bell Tower is a landmark of Xi'an city center opposite of the Drum Tower. At dawn, the bell will be stricken while the drum at subset to indicate the end of the day. Today, the towers are outstanding examples of the ancient architecture. Your final destination of the day is the Muslim Quarter. The Muslim Quarter is the hub of the Muslim community in Xi'an City. There are about ten mosques in this area. Among which, the Great Mosque in Huajue Lane is the most famous and popular. It is one of the oldest, largest, and well-preserved Islamic mosques in China.  At the end of the tour, your private local guide will escort you back to your hotel in Xi'an by public transportation.