When China Called: Xi'an Day Yi Part 4
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| Muslim Street as it appears from the top of the Drum Tower. Photo Credit: Mohamed Hakim |
Off we went next to the Great Mosque. The Great Mosque is situated within the Muslim street area, often referred to as the Muslim Quarter. The Muslim Street itself is an attraction that deserves its own recognition. The path is shaped somewhat like a circle
On the way to the mosque, we passed by a candy
shop where they make what appears to be sesame-based twirls. If you’re lucky, you will be able to witness a performer in the process of shaping the candy into twirls. The performance is very satisfying to watch and is one of many famed stops in this area.
As we stroll... slowly... I notice a lack of religious literature. Incidentally, bringing books into China is generally not recommended, unless you can
verify they are admissible. You cannot bring just any book with you. This is
especially true of religious books, as some are censored by the government.
Possession of such items is illegal!
As the walls narrow, we proceed through what feels like an alley, populated with many souvenir shops where you can buy various items like spinners (no idea why), terra cotta figurines, and pieces of silk and Jade. A word of warning on the last two, if you cannot ascertain they’re genuine, do avoid attempting to buy them.
Not surprisingly, but most interestingly, the whole time I was there I did not spot any religious items, like prayer rugs, Muslim hats, or rosaries.
To be continued...
You can find the previous post in the series at: When China Called: Xi'an Day Yi Part 3
