The eighteen strange things in this area include noodles that look like trouser belts, pot helmets that look like pot lids, and spicy dishes.

1. Noodles like trouser belts: Xi’an’s trouser belt noodles are a famous specialty snack. The noodles are wide and thick, just like trouser belts.

2. Guokui looks like a pot lid: Xi'an's Guokui is a traditional cake that looks like a pot lid, is very thick, and has a crispy texture.

3. A spicy dish: Many dishes in Xi’an add chili peppers, and some even use chili peppers as the main ingredient, such as spicy peppers.