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Located on the Silk Road, Xi’an remains a melting pot of cultures. Behind its modernity, you’ll find remnants of the ancient world….
People often treat Xi’an as a destination to pass through in order to visit the Terracotta Warriors but this historical city has so much more to offer. Located at the eastern end of the Silk Road, Xi’an still remains a melting pot of cultures and behind its modernity, you’ll find remnants of the ancient world. As we explore the Old town and Muslim quarter on foot, we aim to show you a side of this city you may not otherwise encounter.
For centuries, the backstreets north of the Drum Tower have been home to Xi’an’s Hui community. The Grand Mosque is the obvious attraction but it’s the vibrant atmosphere of the narrow lanes that will leave the biggest impression. Men and women dressed in colourful headscarves and white skull caps hurry through the markets going about their daily business. We’ll pass butcher shops, sesame-oil factories, mosques – it really is a feast for all the senses and like nothing else you’ll have experienced in China.
My one piece of advice would be to arrive hungry as the Muslim quarter is abundant with some of the most interesting street food you’ll find in China. I highly recommend the liquid nitrogen infused snacks!
Your journey will start with one of our UK team – someone like Suzanne, who's travelled extensively in China. They’ll shape your ideas into the trip of a lifetime. But they won't do it alone. They'll draw on the expertise of our contacts on the ground, connecting you to the people who'll make your holiday one you'll always remember - the guides who can take you to The Great Wall’s quietest spots, the villagers who can show you how to create your own lucky clay cat and the cooks who can rustle you up breakfast pancakes, Shanghai-style.
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