Street Eats
Hand-pulled biang-biang noodles, lamb skewers over coals, persimmon cakes frying in the lane. Come hungry, eat standing up.
Muslim Quarter Night Eats · Xi'an
Landmark#Culture
The Ming Heart · Bell Tower
Xi'an4.545 min11k saved
The floodlit drum-and-bell heart of the walled city, marooned on a roundabout where all four main streets meet.
It sits in Xi'an, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Best after dark, floodlit; combined bell + drum tower ticket common.
Good to know
- Best time — After dark, floodlit; combined Bell + Drum Tower ticket common
- Arrive early for the light
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
Photo: xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
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