Xi'an Street Food Discovery Tour: 10+ Curated Local Tastings

Duration2h - 3h

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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Renowned as the culinary heart of ancient China, Xi’an boasts a unique fusion of Silk Road and Sino-Islamic flavours in its time-honoured street food, and this immersive evening tour unlocks the very best of the city’s authentic gastronomic treasures—guided by seasoned local insiders, you’ll wander the iconic Muslim Quarter and hidden local haunts around Drum Tower Square, savouring over 10 classic signature dishes including Rougamo, Yangrou Paomo and the famed local "bold speciality" Marinated Jelly Noodles, plus a host of customisable street bites, and sip on fresh local pomegranate juice and traditional drinks while hearing fascinating Silk Road stories behind the flavours.
We offer two flexible packages for this tour, one with a meeting point check-in with your guide and another inclusive of private car round-trip transfers, crafting a tailored, unforgettable food and culture experience for every adventurous food lover.

Options

Option 1: Meet Guide

Option 1: Meet Guide: Meeting point: In front of Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an(西安钟楼饭店-碑林区南大街 110 号).Take Metro Line 2 to Bell Tower Station, exit from C3

Option 2: Food Tour+Transfer

Option 2: Food Tour+Transfer: Choose this option to enjoy the food tour with downtown hotel pick up and drop off by private car
Pickup included

What's included

Snacks
English speaking tour guide
Round trip hotel transfer if you choose option 2

Gratuities
Transpotation fee if you choose option 1

What to expect

Xi'an
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Renowned as the culinary heart of ancient China, Xi’an’s street food is a vivid fusion of Silk Road and Sino-Islamic flavours forged by a thousand years of cultural blending. This immersive evening tour takes you to handpicked local eateries and hidden haunts frequented by our seasoned local guides, where you’ll savour iconic dishes, sip refreshing local drinks and hear fascinating Silk Road stories—an unmissable deep dive into the city’s unspoiled gastronomic culture for food lovers and adventurous travellers alike.
We offer 2 flexible packages for your convenience: Meet-up Package (gather with your guide at the designated meeting point) and Private Transfer Package (including comfortable round-trip private car hotel transfers).
After meeting your guide, you’ll wander the iconic Drum Tower Square and the winding lanes, secret backstreets of the Muslim Quarter—Xi’an’s historic culinary core where Tang Dynasty grandeur meets modern vibrancy, and the most authentic local flavours hide.
Muslim Quarter
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Your Iconic Xi’an Flavour Tasting
1: Rougamo (Chinese Hamburger) – Slow-cooked braised pork in a crispy fluffy wheat bun, a classic Xi’an staple.
2: Liangpi (Cold Noodles) – Hand-rolled cold noodles with chili oil, vinegar and sesame paste sauce, fresh and zesty.
3: Freshly Squeezed Pomegranate Juice – Xi’an’s iconic drink, sweet-tangy and icy cold, perfect with savoury bites.
4: Xinjiang-style Grilled Lamb Skewers – Charred juicy lamb with cumin and chili, a fragrant Muslim Quarter classic.
5: Crispy Beef Pie – Golden flaky pastry with savoury juicy beef filling, hand-kneaded dough, local favourite.
6: Lu Zhi Liang Fen (Marinated Jelly Noodles) – Silky mung bean jelly with savoury sauce, pickles and fried dough sticks, Xi’an’s famed speciality.
7: Yangrou Paomo (Lamb Soup with Shredded Bun) – Slow-simmered lamb broth with hand-torn buns, Xi’an’s most famous dish.
8: Jinggao (Sweet Rice Cake) – Soft rice cake with red bean paste and sesame, mild traditional sweet treat.
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9: Persimmon Cakes – Golden fried pastries filled with sweet gooey persimmon puree, crispy on the outside and creamy inside.
10: Hand-pulled Noodles – Fresh hand-stretched silky noodles in rich meat broth with vegetables, a showcase of Xi’an’s masterful wheat-based cuisine.
11: Steamed Dumplings – Juicy, flavourful pork or vegetable filled steamed dumplings, a classic local comfort food.
Youcha Mahua (Sesame Drink with Fried Dough Twists) – Creamy nutty sesame drink paired with crispy fried dough twists, a warm sweet-savoury local favourite.
12: Customisable Closing Bites – A final choice of sweet steamed buns, crispy fried snacks or fresh fruit from a local street stall.
Xi’an is a city famous for its wheat-based delicacies, and the above selection is more than enough to fill you up and let you experience the best of local flavours. If you wish to try more local snacks during the tour, simply discuss your preferences with your guide for a tailored tasting experience.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will hold a sign with your name on waiting in front of Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an.
Taxi : 西安钟楼饭店
Address: 中国陕西省西安市碑林区南大街 110 号(No.110 South Street, Beilin District)
By Subway
Take Metro Line 2 to Bell Tower Station, exit from C3 (the closest one, 50 meters to the hotel).

End point

Our guide will hold a sign with your name on waiting in front of Bell Tower Hotel Xi'an.
Taxi : 西安钟楼饭店
Address: 中国陕西省西安市碑林区南大街 110 号(No.110 South Street, Beilin District)
By Subway
Take Metro Line 2 to Bell Tower Station, exit from C3 (the closest one, 50 meters to the hotel).

Pickup details

We pick you up from your hotel in Xi'an, please provide your hotel details when make booking.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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