Tongshengxiang (Bell Tower Branch)
同盛祥·非遗(钟楼店)
A historic paomo brand founded in 1920, located right next to Bell and Drum Towers Square, offering a great bread-crumbling experience for first-time visitors to Xi'an.
Tongshengxiang was founded in 1920, and its beef and mutton paomo (flatbread in mutton/beef broth) preparation technique is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. The Bell Tower branch is located at No. 5 West Street, right next to Bell and Drum Towers Square. Its signature dishes are mutton paomo and beef paomo, and it also serves sesame paste liangpi (cold noodles), spiced beef, and sour plum drink. Reviews mention that snacks are served on the first floor, while stir-fried dishes are served on the second floor. It costs about CNY 47 per person. It gets crowded during peak dining hours, so off-peak visits are recommended. Reviews are mixed, with some diners finding it a bit pricey for tourists, while others praise the renovated dining environment. It is easily accessible on foot from the Bell Tower subway station.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:30–21:00 (older sources mention separate lunch and dinner sessions)
Nearby sights
- Bell Tower and Drum Tower
- Muslim Quarter (Beiyuanmen)
- Gao Family Courtyard
- Xi'an Yisushe Qinqiang Theatre
- Great Mosque of Xi'an
- Xi'an City God Temple
- Xi'an City Wall
- Xi'an Beilin Museum (Forest of Steles) & Shuyuanmen