Vivid Heart of Ancient Xi'An: Huimin Street and Spirit of North West Region

#travelinginchina Huimin Street is a famous food and cultural district in Xi'an. It consists of Beiyuanmen, Beiguang Ji Street, Xiyang City, Dabiyuan, Huajue Lane, and Sanjinqiao. It is an indispensable part of tourists' understanding of Xi'an's diverse cultures. Huimin Street is not only a good place to taste authentic Northwest cuisine, but also to feel the strong Muslim cultural atmosphere and Xi'an's historical heritage. Historical background The history of Huimin Street can be traced back to the late Northern Song Dynasty to the early Southern Song Dynasty, when it was a place where the Hui people of Xi'an lived.During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Hui Min Street developed into a traditional Hui commercial activity area.In 1992, Beiyuanmen Street was renovated and an antique cultural tourism street was built, retaining the Ming and Qing style architecture. Cultural characteristics Huimin Street brings together a variety of authentic snacks and delicacies, such as Jia Sanguan soup buns, Hongliu kebabs, Huanggui persimmon cakes, etc., and this street is well known as a "barbecue paradise”. The architecture here combines Islamic style with classical Chinese elements. The shops on both sides of the street are hung with gold plaques and vermilion lanterns, recreating the commercial style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In addition, Hui Min Street also hosts various cultural events, such as Muslim weddings and Halal food festivals, to give history a new lease of life. Travel information Huimin Street attracts a large number of Chinese and foreign tourists all year round, making it a great place to experience the customs of Xi'an and taste food.It is recommended that tourists travel north from Gulou to start a food tour, taste camellia twist in the early morning, wait in line for hamburger in the afternoon in the big leather courtyard, and enjoy various night market delicacies in the evening. It is most convenient to take metro Line 2 to Bell Tower Station, avoiding the afternoon peak of holidays and feeling the slow-paced aesthetics of life.