Half day Xi'an Back Alley Foodie Tour: Exploring Traditional Eateries
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Xi'An
Embark on a half-day Xi'an Back Alley Foodie Tour and explore traditional eateries. Discover hidden gems and learn about the locals' lives while indulging in authentic Xi'an cuisine.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bell Tower of Xi’an - During this 3-4 hour foodie tour, you’ll ramble through back streets and try the best local foods shop by shop on foot and learn traditional culture with an English-speaking local food expert. A special Tuktuk ride will be part of this experience as well.

You’ll watch your food being made and learn about what makes it so special to Xi’an locals. Whether it’s sitting by an old man grilling meat over burning coals or watching dumplings being made right in front of you, whether you are shredding your own pita bread for “Pita Bread Soaked in Lamb Soup”(YangRouPaoMo) or listening to the sound of fresh Biangbiang noodles being made, there are always something for you to try!

These 5-6 eateries are scattered around the district, some on main streets and others tucked away in back streets, but they all cook for the locals. While visiting these food stops, you will learn a lot about the local’s lives and the family restaurants that have been making their specialties for generations.

We promise it will surprise you a lot and you’ll have a lot of fun and some unforgettable memories for you to take home! Join us for this rare experience!

What's Included
  • Tuktuk transport
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pickup and Dropoff
Additional Information

These half-dozen eateries are located throughout the district, some on busy roads and others hidden in quiet alleys, but all of them cater to local folk. As you explore these culinary gems, you’ll gain deep insight into the lives of locals and the family-owned dining establishments that have been perfecting their craft for many generations.

You’ll see your food prepared and discover the charm that makes it a favorite amongst Xi’an residents. Be it witnessing an aged man BBQ meat on hot charcoal or catching a glimpse of dumplings being sculpted from scratch, tearing your own pita bread piece for ‘Yangroupao’ (Pita Bread Drowned in Lamb Soup) or delighting in the rhythmic sound of fresh Biangbiang noodles in the making, there’s always something new for your palate to experience!

Location
Xi'An
SAJINQIAO Metro Stop Exit B (Line 1)
Cancellation Policy

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

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Arinlei
Sep 30, 2019
Thanks for the awesome experience Winter! - We had an awesome food tour with Winter again! By chance we were the only two people on this tour so we were able to ask lots of questions and explore exactly what we liked as we walked the streets before. With the expert knowledge of Winter the following day, all of our questions were answered, and we even got to taste it all! The walking tour started with a couple of local dishes, followed by a quiet market in an amazing off the beaten path. We then picked back up with some more dishes from vendors on the street on our way to discover it. The tour wrapped up with a delicious dinner with beer!(it is not allowed to have a beer in the Muslim part) The highlight for us was the soup-dumplings! A must try! Thanks for the awesome experience Winter!
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