Shopping Guide in Xi'an

East Street is a traditional commercial avenue and an ideal place for strolling around. If you intend to buy tourist souvenirs, Shuyuanmen Cultural Street is highly recommended.

Local Specialties & Souvenirs

Replica Terracotta Warriors

Since the excavation and exhibition of the Terracotta Army, its replicas have become popular souvenirs and gifts for tourists at home and abroad.

Tiger-head Pillows

A form of folk embroidery, these pillows are crafted in the shape of traditional tigers with exquisite stitching and unique patterns and designs.

Huxian Peasant Paintings

Rooted in folk culture, they are closely connected with local operas, dances, traditional folk shows such as bamboo horse dances, land boat dances and dragon lantern performances. Boasting distinctive regional features, the paintings are full of rustic charm and folk vitality.

Xifeng Liquor

Produced in Fengxiang County in western Guanzhong Plain, it gets its name Xifeng. Rich in protein, vitamins, sugar and minerals, the liquor is valued for its health benefits such as nourishing blood and moistening the lungs, and is well-liked by people.

Lintong Pomegranates

A premium fruit available in sweet and sour varieties. All Lintong pomegranates feature bright red thick peels, large size, thin rinds and plump seeds with delicious taste. The fiery and fragrant pomegranate blossom has been designated as the city flower of Xi'an.

Lintong Crystal Persimmons

These persimmons are flat and round in shape, small in size with bright red, glossy skin. They have thin peel and no seeds, with plump, honey-sweet flesh. Cool, refreshing and pleasantly sweet without being cloying, they taste wonderful and their peel can be peeled off easily.

Major Commercial Districts

1. Xi'an Antique Market

A street specializing in cultural relics and antiques. Stores here feature clear thematic positioning, with separate shops selling porcelain, jade articles, calligraphy and paintings, badges, ancient books and old coins respectively.

Address: No.2, Middle Section of Zhuque Street, Xi'an

2. Beiyuanmen (North Courtyard Gate)

A street for traditional crafts. Located behind the Drum Tower, it offers a wide range of characteristic handicrafts including shadow puppets, paper-cuts, cloisonné, fabric art and metal ornaments. The Muslim Food Street is accessible from the Bell and Drum Tower Square under the Drum Tower, while the craft street lies in the adjacent alley to its west.

Address: Behind the Drum Tower

3. Shuyuanmen Street

A well-known street for antiques, calligraphy and paintings. Stretching from the inner side of the South Gate to Baimulin Road, it is one of the best-preserved ancient streets in Xi'an.

The 570-meter-long road is paved with bluestone, lined with numerous old-style shops with white walls, black tiles and elegant couplets, presenting a strong antique atmosphere. Guanzhong Academy, the cultural center of Xi'an during the Ming and Qing dynasties, is situated here. The whole street exudes an elegant and auspicious vibe.

Address: East of the inner South Gate, near the Bell and Drum Tower on South Street

4. Luomashi Pedestrian Street

Located on the western section of East Street, between the Bell Tower and the Stele Forest. With a history of over 400 years, this century-old street has long been a bustling commercial hub. It was named after the mule and horse trade markets that thrived here in the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Address: Western Section of East Street, Xi'an

5. Creative West Yanta Road

An art and design street. Just like Beijing's 798 Art Zone and Shanghai's Mogan Mountain Road No.50, West Yanta Road is the artistic landmark of Xi'an.

The 2.3-kilometer road is divided into five functional zones: artwork processing, art supplies, sculpture supporting industries, art exchanges, as well as art collection and sales. It serves as a platform for creation, communication and artwork trading for artists, art institutions and art enthusiasts from home and abroad.

6. Xi'an Kaiyuan Shopping Mall

Situated at the southeast corner of the Bell Tower, the bustling commercial heart of Xi'an. It adjoins East Street (dubbed "Xi'an's Nanjing Road") to the north and South Street — a financial hub leading to the city's welcoming South Gate — to the west. Its main entrance faces the iconic Bell Tower, forming a harmonious scenic view.

This large-scale, high-end intelligent complex integrates commerce, catering, property leasing, parking, entertainment and office spaces.

Address: East of the Bell Tower, No.6 Jiefang Market, East Street, Xi'an