What we also enjoyed a lot in Xi'an was the Muslim Quarter. For me, it was quite a surprise to find such a big muslim community in China. When I think of China, I think of Buddhists, Confucianists and Taoists maybe, but not Muslims... I picture temples, not mosques... But, we are never too old to learn, right? Xi'an has a beautiful mosque and the muslim quarter is absolutely magnificent: narrow alleys lined with butcher shops, bearded men with white skull-caps sitting on their front steps and food stalls selling all kinds of Islamic delicacies. The best, however, is the seemingly endless number of shops selling all kinds of souvenirs and 'brand' goods! Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren... all genuinely "made in China"!!
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