Neighbourhood · Xi'an

Shuyuanmen

Shuyuanmen
Photo: Wolfgang Michel, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons

It runs east from near the South Gate of the Xi'an City Wall toward the Forest of Steles. The street was rebuilt in traditional Ming and Qing style and is now occupied by bookstores, tea houses and craft shops. Visitors can browse calligraphy supplies and local souvenirs while walking the pedestrian route.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 9 of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 14 Days

Visiting Shuyuanmen: what to know

Tickets
Free entry.
Time needed
One to two hours.
Best time
Morning or early evening.
Getting there
Walk from the South Gate of the Xi'an City Wall.

Xi'an itineraries with Shuyuanmen

Day 9 of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai in 14 Days

The city wall

How Shuyuanmen fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Xi'an City WallXi'an
  2. 12:00Forest of Stone Steles MuseumXi'an
  3. 14:30ShuyuanmenXi'an
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Shuyuanmen FAQs

Is Shuyuanmen open every day?

The street is open at all times as a public pedestrian area.

What shops are on Shuyuanmen?

Most sell books, calligraphy tools, tea and traditional crafts.

How far is Shuyuanmen from the Bell Tower?

It is about a 20 minute walk south of the Bell Tower.

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