praised as 'the capital of table delicacies', xian has been rich in the delicious shaanxi snack, delicate guangdong cuisine, various kinds of fashionable foreign delicacies, and popular sichuan cuisine such as the hot pot. among all the delicacies, the most famous and popular one is the muslim snack street.
xian is the most important city in northwest china, and so there are a lot of shopping outlets for locals and tourists alike. there are many big shopping centers, department stores and supermarkets in and around xian city - the biggest and most comprehensive being kai yuan shopping mall and century ginwa shopping mall.
the night life in xian has a unique glamour. traditional ways include enjoying the night scenery around the bell tower, taking part in a tang dynasty dinner show, strolling on the ancient big wild goose pagoda square and watching the music fountain performance. more modern and fashionable ways include singing in the ktv, hanging out in a bar, or dancing in a disco. all in all, any experience in this ancient city will bring you fun and possibly a little surprise!