Located in the northern side, Xiangzimiao, South City Gate, Xi'an, Defu Lane has existed in Sui and Tang Dynasty as part of Imperial City. At that time the street was narrow and dark surrounded by plenty of old houses. It was named "Black Tiger Xiang" for its dark and danger. In August, 1993, the government began to take full-scale removal. After 3 years' construction, Defu Lane turns on a new appearance. It is located in the south of the Bell and Drum Tower, with 100 meters west of Nandajie. The whole lanet stands archaized architectures and permeates the light aroma of tea. More than 40 Bars, Tea houses and Cafes densely covered here. Each has a distinct style including the Chinese style, the American style or whatever can be found here, and an intriguing name such as Roman Holiday, Blue Heart, Captain, Old Tree, etc. As the curtain of night befallen, the nightlife here just begins. Locals, tourists of other places in the country as well as the foreigners all look for own corners to enjoy the classical music, pop, music, rock music, and their beer and coffee.

Today, Telford College Lane and antique door thing is according to the Ancient Culture Street, echoed in the Cultural District has become one of the most traditional of "foreign flavor" of the street. Here are played out every day the ancient capital of the new kinds of rhyme, and the more the more beautiful the night for people to experience the Xi';an ancient culture and modern blending and charm.