College Gate, as the name suggests, is a street selling pens, ink, paper, and inkstones, as well as calligraphy, painting, seal carving, etc. You see, on both sides of the street, there are shops selling brushes, rice paper, calligraphy and painting supplies, teapots, seal carving tools, paper fans, and other items. If you are interested in these items, you can enter every shop and take a look. Maybe you can even find some treasures. In addition, the first ancient Chinese academy, Guanzhong Shuyuan, is also located on this street. At the entrance of the academy, you can definitely take photos that you like.
Defu Lane is a popular place for young people in Xi'an. The lane is filled with artistic cafes and bars. During the day, you can sit outside, order a cup of coffee or tea, and relax. At night, you can try unique local cuisine or enjoy a glass of wine while listening to folk music on a beautiful evening. The photos taken here are also quite artistic.
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Qinghai Feng·Man Xiang is the largest bookstore in Xi'an, and it is also a must-visit place for Xi'an locals to take photos. The bookstore is composed of a 240-meter-long, 18-meter-high book wall, selling hundreds of thousands of books. The entire building has four floors filled with various kinds of books. The architecture is designed by a famous design master, and the bookstore has a strong artistic atmosphere. The fragrance of coffee makes it worthwhile to gently touch every book on the shelves. Taking photos and checking in is definitely worth it, but please keep your voice down and avoid disturbing others afterwards.
The predecessor of Dahua·1935 was Changan Dahua Textile Factory. It used to be famous but eventually disappeared with the passage of time. Now it is relaunched and the artistic community reappears in a new form. Based on the original site, it has undergone major renovations. It is located to the west of Daming Palace Ruins Park and is a mature creative park that combines Dahua Museum, theater cluster, cultural and art center, specialty restaurants, and shopping district. You can relive the booming era of 1935 here. Before going, you can follow their WeChat account, which has many event previews and discounts on dining tickets for you to check out in advance.
Shuncheng South Lane is an ancient street under the city wall. Walking along the street, the city wall is on the right side, and tall pagoda trees are on the left. The sunlight quietly falls into the alley. Walking in the alley, you can feel the tranquility of the whole city. Time seems to slow down. You can lean against the city wall and pose in any way you like, capturing the trees and city wall under the sunshine, as well as various unique and distinctive courtyards.
