Xi'an: Private Old-Town Food Tour – Eat Like a Local

5.0 (1 reviews) Xian, China
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Xi'an was the capital of China for more than a thousand years, and its food is as rich as its history, best known for its many wheat-based dishes and local specialties. On this private 3-hour dinner tour, a local guide takes you through the city's back streets to small family-run eateries where Xi'an people actually eat.

As you walk, you'll taste more than 10 local dishes. Highlights include the famous Xi'an "Chinese hamburger" (roujiamo), crispy chicken or sweet-and-sour fish, meat rolls, flavorful vegetarian dishes and sizzling BBQ skewers. There are also plenty of dishes you may never have heard of. Local beer and soft drinks are included throughout the evening.

Since the tour is private, the pace, portions and spice level can all be adjusted to suit your group. It's a relaxed and tasty way to get a feel for everyday life in old Xi'an.

What's included

  • Food and drink tastings (enough for dinner)
  • Hotel pickup(cost is on your own)
  • English-speaking tour guide service
  • Unlimited local beer and sodas and Liquor
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off

What to expect

  1. Xi'an
    Pass by
    we pick up from any hotel within 3rd ring road of Xi'an.(taxi or subway cost is on your own)
  2. Xincheng Square
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby, take taxi or Uber (cost is on your own)to begin your tour with a famous traditional old Xi'an flavor restaurant, you will taste over 3-6 kinds of old Xi'an foods,such as crisp chicken, sweet &sour fish........with local soda, herbal tea or beer, and continue to a family-run local small BBQ restaurant to sit around the streetside table, sample Xi'an special BBQ as locals.

    Following several food stops will be street food exploring, and you may have an old Xi'an frozen sucker or popular Mongolian ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth at the end.

    Throughout the tour, local beer, local tea, local drinks, Chinese liquor (Baijiu) are unlimited provide, you are welcome to try all 10 kinds of food or some of them based on your stomach.

    Your tour will be end and armed with recommendations for the rest of your trip and a happy and full stomach at Bell Tower subway station.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

we pick up from any hotel within 3rd ring road of Xi'an.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Children under 3 are free of charge
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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