The Beilin District, which integrates classical charm and modern style, strolls through the antique streets and alleys, as if traveling through time and space, and appreciates the fragrance of poetry, books and ink that has been passed down through the ages with the ancients.
Bell Tower - New Century Mall Bell Tower Store
- Luoma City - Beilin Museum
Xuanfeng Bridge - Zhang Xueliang Mansion
- Jianguomen Old Vegetable Farm - Yisu Homestay
This micro-vacation route for the integration of culture, business and tourism in Beilin District takes into account landmark visits, Internet celebrity check-ins, shopping and consumption, scenic spot tours, red inheritance, Internet celebrity food and other representative travel destinations in Beilin District with one route, so as to realize the organic integration of traditional culture and modern business.
01
belfry
Xi'an Bell and Drum Tower is one of the must-see attractions for tourists, witnessing the historical changes of the city and the best witness to experience the cultural history of Xi'an. The bell tower is relocated as a whole, located at the intersection of the eastern, western, south and northern streets of Xi'an, which is the C position of the city, and it is also the largest and most complete one of the existing bell towers in China.
Now, Xi'an Bell Tower has also become one of the top ten scenic spots in Shaanxi, with the rapid spread of new media and short videos, come to the Bell Tower to check in, especially the "Bell Tower Sunset", "Bell Tower Night View" such a new way of playing, but also among tourists, especially young tourists.
Opening hours: 8:30-21:30
Ticket price: 30 yuan/person
Transportation: Metro: Take Xi'an Metro Line 2, get off at Zhonglou Station, exit C to reach the underground road of Zhonglou, and walk to Zhonglou. Bus: No. 4, No. 12, No. 26, No. 36, No. 37, No. 229, No. 235, No. 600, No. 606, No. 618, No. 7, etc.
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New Century Mall Bell Tower Store
Located next to the bell tower, New Century Mall Bell Tower Store is a comprehensive commercial body integrating clothing, beauty, catering, leisure and entertainment to meet your multiple needs such as shopping, eating and drinking~
In addition, in April 2023, Xi'an New Century Mall (Bell Tower Store) will renovate and upgrade the viewing platform of the Bell Tower, creating two themed art exhibitions with different styles, "Wishing Rooftop" and "Sunset Rooftop", fully demonstrating the collision of national tide and modern style, allowing customers to immerse themselves in the romance of the ancient capital under the sunset; Xi'an SKP-S integrates technology, art and fashion elements through the art installation of "one step and one scene", and establishes China's first store and a new concept store by introducing a large number of domestic and foreign trendy brands, creating an immersive experience space for young fashion trendsetters...... These refreshing cultural and artistic activities have gradually formed a new type of shopping fashion, which not only gathers a large number of people in a short period of time, improves the daily flow of people in the mall, but also produces eyeball effects and economic benefits.
Business hours: 10:00-21:00
Transportation: Metro: Take Xi'an Metro Line 2, get off at Zhonglou Station, exit C to reach the underground road of Zhonglou, and walk to Zhonglou. Bus: No. 4, No. 12, No. 26, No. 36, No. 37, No. 229, No. 235, No. 600, No. 606, No. 618, No. 7, etc.
03
Luoma City
Luoma City is located in the south of the west section of East Street, starting from East Mutou City in the south and reaching East Street in the north. This was originally the place where the young government supervisor of Chang'an City in Tang Dynasty was located, after the end of the Tang Dynasty, it gradually became a residential alley, called "Erwofang", in the Ming and Qing dynasties, this street was a mule and horse trading market, so it was called "mule and horse market".
Today's "Luoma Market" is a commercial pedestrian street integrating shopping, catering, entertainment, tourism, etc., although there is no noise of mules and horses, but it still stages a bustling, lively and extraordinary prosperity scene, and those who belong to the Xi'an people's "Luoma City memory" is constantly being evoked, constantly being updated.
The Luoma Night Market is famous for a variety of specialty snacks and delicacies, such as mutton steamed buns, meat sandwich buns, and cold skins. Strolling around the night market and trying a wide variety of cuisines is essential. There are many specialty shops around Luoma, where you can enjoy the charm and culture of the city by shopping and taking photos.
Transportation: Metro: Take Metro Line 1 or Line 2 to North Street Station, exit from Exit B and walk for about 10 minutes. Bus: No. 15, No. 45, No. 201.
04
Forest of Steles Museum
Come to the Forest of Steles Museum to know the thousand-year-old stone carving culture.
Xi'an Forest of Steles Museum is located near Wenchang Gate, the museum is composed of steles, stone carving art and other parts, among which the stele forest composed of steles and epitaphs of the past dynasties is the highlight of the museum, including the inscriptions of Yan Zhenqing, Liu Gongquan, Huaisu and other calligraphy masters, as well as the two Tang Dynasty inscriptions of "Shitai Filial Piety" and "Kaicheng Shijing".
The Forest of Steles Museum records the stone carving culture of the past thousand years, and you can see stone carvings in different postures here, which also reflects the rich and colorful cultural life of the ancients. If you're interested in history and culture, consider renting an audio guide or hiring a professional docent to get a deeper understanding of the stories behind the exhibits. During your visit, you can take a short break in the rest area of the museum or enjoy Xi'an's local specialties at a nearby restaurant.
At present, in order to cooperate with the construction of the reconstruction and expansion project of the Forest of Steles Museum in Xi'an, the area of the ancient buildings of the Confucian Temple is now partially opened, including the architectural relics of Zhaobi, Taihe Yuanqifang, Panchi, Lingxing Gate, Halberd Gate, Huabiao, Tablet Pavilion, East and West Pavilions, etc.; Jingyun Bell and Daxia Stone Horse on the south side of the east and west of the halberd gate; The cultural experience room on the east side of the central axis of the Lingxing Gate, and the exhibition hall on the west side of the "Graphite Engraving - Xi'an Forest of Steles Famous Monument Exhibition".
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:30, last ticket inspection at 17:00.
Ticket price: 10 yuan per person during partial opening period.
Transportation: Metro: Metro Line 2 to Yongningmen Station needs to walk east to Wenchangmen for about 10 minutes. Bus: Take No. 14, No. 23, No. 40, No. 118, No. 208, No. 214, No. 221, No. 223, No. 232, No. 706, No. 402, No. 512, No. 6, No. 704, No. 800, No. 6, No. 258 and get off at Wenchangmen.
05
Xuanfeng Bridge
Xuanfeng Bridge is a real street name in Beilin, and it is also a famous food gathering place in the southeast of Xi'an, hiding a lot of treasure restaurants.
The more famous ones like the three brothers blast furnace baked cakes, halal Ma Lao Si meat Ding Hu spicy soup, rural belly noodles, Yangpo red oil rice noodles, etc., have a good reputation. The classic dried flowers, eggs, and side dishes such as bean skin, kelp, and shredded radish are full of satisfying bites.
Transportation: Metro: Get off at Nanmenwai Station on Line 1 and walk for about 10 minutes after leaving the station. Bus: Take bus No. 5, 19, 24, 34, 601, 606, 608, 611, 706, 912 and get off at Xuanwumen Bridge North.
06
Xi'an Incident Memorial Hall (Zhang Xueliang Mansion)
This is one of the sites of the Xi'an Incident, where Zhang Xueliang, Zhao Yidi and their son Zhang Lulin lived from October 1935 to March 1937. Inside, you can see the living room of Zhang Xueliang and his family, and there are also two exhibition halls, "Zhang Xueliang's Life Exhibition" and "Xi'an Incident Historical Exhibition", where you can relive history.
Coincidentally, Zhang Xueliang Mansion is very close to Xuanfeng Bridge, three or five minutes to go, after the visit to the surrounding to taste the down-to-earth snacks, beautiful!
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00-17:00, last admission at 16:30.
Ticket price: Free. Alipay applet search for "Xi'an Incident Memorial Hall" and select the corresponding old site to make a real-name appointment. Visit the museum with the reservation code or original ID card.
Transportation: Metro: Take Xi'an Metro Line 4, get off at Dachashi Station, exit from Exit C, and walk for about 5 minutes. Bus: Take bus No. 5, 7, 8, 14, 15, 25, 27, 29, 30, 37, 40, 41, etc., get off at Ochashi Station and walk there.
07
Jianguomen old vegetable farm
"Old Vegetable Market" is Jianguomen vegetable market, located at the foot of the southeast city wall of Jianguomen, is a large-scale comprehensive farmers' market integrating meat, aquatic products, vegetables, fruits, catering and department stores. It is said to be an "old vegetable farm", but in fact, it has not been a vegetable farm for a long time, and the "farm" is not very old.
Its predecessor was founded in 1952 in Xi'an velveteen factory, in 2001, some workshops of the velveteen factory were rebuilt into a large comprehensive farmers' market, which facilitated the daily life of the surrounding citizens and was well received by everyone.
The whole street is full of all kinds of literary and artistic shops, tea drinkers, coffee drinkers, restaurants, bars, etc., the decoration is very warm and elegant. Walking to Xinyi Lane, all kinds of fragrances came to my nose. There are not only all kinds of braised meat shops, roasted food shops, fruit shops, but also Ins style sign designs, unique sculptures, and a dazzling array of literary and artistic shops.....
Transportation: Metro: Take Xi'an Metro Line 4 and get off at Hepingmen Station. Bus: Take bus No. 7, No. 402, No. 410, No. 527, No. 607, No. 800, etc.
08
Memories of B&B
Next to the Bell and Drum Tower in Xi'an, in the bustling circle of the old city, Yisu B&B has carved out a peaceful and quiet small courtyard to resolve the contradiction between traditional construction and modern design.
The overall design of Yisu B&B breaks through tradition and gives soul. The flowers and plants in the courtyard are carefully built, there are flowers in spring, there is a moon in autumn, there is a cool breeze in summer, and there is snow in winter, it is a good place to relax after a day of fun.
Address: No. 7, Mafangmen Street, Zhuzhi City, Beilin District
Transportation: Metro: Get off at Guangji Street Subway Station and exit D1. Bus: No. 4, No. 12, No. 26, No. 36, No. 37, No. 229, No. 235, No. 600, No. 606, No. 618, No. 7, etc.
Starting from the bell tower and extending eastward, each step seems to travel through a thousand years, exploring the cultural context of the ancient capital. The distances between the destinations are not long, and we are able to gain a deeper understanding of the city's past and present. Whether it's visiting an ancient temple, strolling along the ancient city walls, or tasting special food, checking in the trendy surface... It can make us feel the weight of history and the charm of culture, as well as the literary and artistic atmosphere in the city.
Micro vacation, come to the stele forest. Walking around, admiring the scenery along the way, and feeling the unique charm of the city, it is undoubtedly a beautiful experience like no other.
Source: Meet the Forest of Steles | Typesetting: Sheet | Editor in charge: Zhang Guowei | Director: Zhang Wenfeng