The most dynamic neighborhood in Xi’an is here—the Muslim district.
Xi’an Muslims, identified with their unique life style and religion—Islam. Locally are known as “Hui” minority. They are descended from the Arab and Iranian traders who were active along the Silk Road, living reminder of Xian's former busy street scene as the center of commerce.
Their lifestyle has also influenced the rest of the citizen. As the matter of fact, the trade mark cuisine from Xi’an is known as “lamb bread”, originally a Muslim dish.
The great mosque, the center of Xi’an Muslims spiritual life is tugged away at a quiet corner of the busy street.
It was originally built in the Tang Dynasty. Tang people were known for their sophisticated understanding of the outside world and a great confidence in adapting and assimilating foreign ideas into Chinese contexts. The grand mosque architecture clearly embodies both Chinese and Islamic features.

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