We really enjoyed our visit to the Great Mosque along with the Muslim quarter streets around it. The area and the mosque are areas of real contrast. On one hand the narrow streets in the area surrounding the mosque feel, smell and to some extend look and sound like an Arabic souk. There is all the usual life of these... More

We visited this area with a tour group, but were lucky enough to be able to break away and walk around on our own. It was a rainy, misty day, but that made for some wonderful pictures and experiences. The mosque itself is beautiful and was an amazing place to visit. But after the group left to walk through the... More

Like most things in China the mosque is very old and therefore worth a visit if you have time to spare. It can be viewed in a matter of minutes, but one can spend a lot of time in the area shopping. It’s a great place to haggle and we were told by our tour guide to get them down... More

Nothing to complain about here. Unlike most of the area's sights, which charge anything up to 130 yuan for entrance, this beautiful monument asks a reasonable 25 yuan. And the good value entrance fee was just the start. This mosque, one of the most unique we have seen in many years of travel through the region, has fine detail everywhere.... More

Quiet place with many trees : really peacefull ! I really liked the mix between China and islam ! Interesting to visit

A visit to this area of Xi'An gives the visitor a chance to see the Muslim influences in China. Since this area was the beginning of the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty, it is only expected that Muslims from the East would enter China many generations ago and reside there. Their food, dress and culture retain some of their... More

As most reviewers suggest this is one of the most beautiful and 'different' areas in Xi'an. An opportunity to mix and deal with one of the Muslim Chinese ethnicities the Huis. Very good shopping opportunities and the place where you have to be a master in haggling (more than anywhere else in China). Street food is tasty and the Hui... More

If you visit the Muslim Quarter, located north and west of the Drum Tower, definitely take a few minutes to escape to the Great Mosque. But to truly appreciate it, make sure you've visited both a traditional mosque and a traditional Chinese temple beforehand. Seeing how these two cultures merge together here is fascinating. And this place is truly an... More

This group of buildings seem to be truly authentic history that the muslims do not see the need to update to tourist tack. The buildings are delapidated but useful and the grounds are nicely unkempt. The prayer hall is stunning in its simplicity. Sitting in the garden gives you a serene break from the tourist traps waiting outside.