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

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

By Unique Beijing Tours

Features

3h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

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 Jam 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 return transfers, crafting a tailored, unforgettable food and culture experience for every adventurous food lover.

Activity location

Muslim Quarter
- West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District
- 710000, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bell Tower Hotel Xian
- 110 Nan Da Jie
- 710007, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

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Option 1: Meet Guide

3h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$203.79 x 1 AdultNZ$203.79

Total

Option 2: Food Tour+Transfer

3h
English

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

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

NZ$323.66 x 1 AdultNZ$323.66

Total

What's included, what's not

Snacks
English speaking tour guide
Round trip hotel transfer if you choose option 2
Service charge
Transpotation fee if you choose option 1

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Xi'an (Pass by)

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 return 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

1h

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 chilli 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 chilli, 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 Jam Noodles) – Silky mung bean jam 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.

Xi'an Muslim Dasi Residential Quarter (Pass by)

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.

Location

Activity location

Muslim Quarter
- West of Bell Drum Towers Square , Beilin District
- 710000, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Bell Tower Hotel Xian
- 110 Nan Da Jie
- 710007, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

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