Daily at 6pm, Duration 3.5 hours
Xian Evening Food Tour
$69 USD per adult, $55 USD per child
Fully Operated by Tuktuk
The Essentials:
For 16 centuries, Xian stood at the crossroads of the world in trade and taste. This left behind an amazing food culture which you can explore on this tuktuk food tour. Enjoy unlimited food, beer, and soft drinks zipping through millenia-old alleyways, hidden sections of the Muslim quarter, and ancient city gates to get a true taste of the Silk Road on TripAdvisor’s #1 Rated Food Experience in the World.
Stops
At least 10 dishes at 4 sit-down, safe-to-eat restaurants. Plus 1 local brewery alongside Xian’s ancient city wall.
Group Size
Small groups of 2-12 people per tour.
Start & End Location
This tour starts at Xi Hua Men Fire Station, near the Bell Tower. An email will be sent with meeting location details immediately after booking. The tour ends at a local brewery just inside the South Gate of the city wall, approx. 20 minute walk from the start location.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations cancelled 24 hours or more before your tour start time are fully refundable.
Dietary Requests
- Dairy Free
- No Spicy
- No Nuts
- Halal
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
We can accommodate the checked dietary requests on this tour. All requests must be communicated at time of booking. Visit our FAQ section for more details.
What You'll Do:
Meeting Location:
This tour starts at Xi Hua Men Fire Station, which is about a 5 minute walk from Xian’s Bell Tower. An email will be sent with meeting location details immediately after booking.
Biang Biang Noodles
Xian uses noodles more than most Chinese cuisines. Start the tour with iconic Biang Biang noodles, where the noodles get their name from the sound they make when slammed on the counter. Made fresh to order (while you watch!), they are served with a variety of toppings and homemade chili oil.
Beef BBQ
Sit side-by-side a local BBQ master in a hidden alley with over 1,400 years of history in the Muslim quarter. The use of spices brought via the Silk Road, like cumin and fennel, create its unique Xian-only flavor.
Get Behind the Scenes of Muslim Quarter
Escape the droves of tourists on Muslim Street’s main thoroughfare and discover the heart of Mulsim quarter by tuktuk. These quaint alleyways are home to one of China’s largest Muslim populations and are filled with hidden mosques and locals-only restaurants if you know where to look.
Soup Dumplings and Porridge
You’ve heard of Shanghai soup dumplings, but have you tried Xian’s? Try perfectly spiced dumplings, served alongside eight treasure porridge and an immaculate savory soup.
Shaanxi Cuisine Specialities
Eat gourd chicken – chicken that is boiled, steamed with spices, and then deep fried whole to yield a very crispy and aromatic skin, and a desperately tender interior. Plus a selection of other dishes that are unique to Xian!
Local Craft Beer
End the night sampling several craft beers at a brewery nestled in Xian’s historic city walls, before choosing the pint of your choice.
Plus More Surprises!
* This itinerary is subject to changes and adjustments based on daily vendor operations and availability, but it will always be awesome.
China's Most Overlooked Cuisine.
In the 2nd Century BC, China was unified by its first emperor. He built his capital and Terracotta Army in Xian, piggybacking on old trade routes from Alexander the Great’s empire to create the Silk Road, which left a delicious legacy. The kaleidoscope of flavors found in Shaanxi cuisine is just as diverse and varied as the people who have walked its ancient roads.
As the prized end for travelers along the Silk Road, and deep within the heart of China, Xian is a city of intersection between North and South, East and West. Xian and its Shaanxi cuisine is best known for its noodles and lamb/mutton dishes due to its Muslim population. It makes heavy use of strong and complex flavors with an emphasis on savory spices such as salt, garlic, cumin and chili. Come and see this ancient cuisine that has been overlooked for far too long, and get a true taste of the past.
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One of the Best Things to do in Xian
In addition to trying some of the best eats in the neighborhood, you’ll also have the chance to learn about the history of this community and get to meet some of the people who make the best biang biang noodles (so named for the loud way they slam onto the table) and Eight Treasures congee, which was a staple of travelers along the Silk Road thanks to its easy-to-haul ingredients like nuts, spices and seeds.
#1 Food Experience in the World
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