Old Xi'an Back Street Tour: A Gastronomical Journey Through Authentic Local Foods and Culture

Embark on a gastronomical journey through the back streets of Old Xi’an, sampling over 15 authentic local foods. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditional cooking methods while enjoying unlimited drinks and a sweet ice cream treat.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Yongxingfang - This 3-hour non-touristy local food night tour lets you try out more than 15 kinds of authentic Xi’an local food. This tour is not just about food but also about the folk culture, traditional cooking methods and interesting drinking ceremony. Have fun with locals in a lively and colorful cultural area with dozens of workshops. Watch…
What's Included
  • Unlimited local drinks and beer
  • Generous food tasting (sufficient for dinner)
  • Services of an English-speaking guide
  • Inclusion of alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expense
  • Hotel drop off.Your guide will help you find taxi or subway back hotel.
Additional Information

Embark on a non-touristy 3-hour evening journey, tasting over 15 different types of genuine Xi’an local cuisine. Although it’s primarily a gastronomy tour, it’s also an intriguing dive into folk culture, traditional cooking techniques, and unique drinking rituals. Engage in lively interactions with locals in a vibrant and culturally-rich region, home to…

Location
Yongxingfang
Dong Xin Jie
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mairii2023
Oct 20, 2024
Great tour - Lovely food tour with Elith, the food was delicious and Elith was very friendly and taught us a lot about the food in Xi'an as well as the local history
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540karap
Oct 16, 2024
Delectable experience - Elith was amazing! It really was like going out with a friend. We had so much fun and I learned so much. We went to places that were truly delicious and absolutely places I would not have gone to had I not been with her.
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Alison_w
Sep 22, 2024
Good time, nice spot, great guide--Elith - Had a great time. I frequently join food tours when I am overseas. They are a great way to sample different items. Usually there is a group of people--and this adds to the fun. This tour I was alone with the Guide, Elith. Nevertheless, I had a great time. Elith is very personable and smart. I had a nice evening and learned a lot.
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Departure68183000223
Aug 24, 2024
Mouthwatering experience - Excellent food tour. Very filling. Advise not to eat too much the day before. A mouthful tasty experience not to be missed.
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Patrick_g
Aug 22, 2024
Fantastic Food Tour - What a great tour! We went through Xi’an’s local spots and tried the various dishes the city is known for. Takes you off the touristic areas to give you a taste of what people from the city eat day to day. Our guide, Rosa, was a pleasure and super helpful in helping me practice my Chinese! Come hungry - you’re going to get to try all the goodies that this city offers
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Mayarw4595st
Aug 16, 2024
Great! - Richard was a great guide! We really enjoyed sampling all the food and chatting about culture. Couldn’t recommend Richard more highly!
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Rachel_m
Jun 11, 2024
Chinese Bun Heaven in Xi'an - We went on this food tour a couple of weeks ago. We had Elith as our food guild and she was excellent. She took us to some really local places when we tried some amazing food. We had Chinese BBQ and these amazing soup bun things which tasted out of this world. she also took us to a local street food market which we loved so much we went back to later in out visit. Thank you Elith for the amazing tour.
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Banutak
Apr 23, 2024
Best experience in China! - You don’t need to eat the day before this experience. Had a ton of tasty food I’d never have been able to find by myself! My tour guide Elith answered my many questions, and went above and beyond helping finding me some tea I’d asked about. But mostly it was a lovely evening and like hanging out with a friend and great food!
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Robert_m
Nov 4, 2023
Amazing food and culture experience! - I had a wonderful time with Cindy. She showed me some very beautiful areas that are definitely not touristy areas. She was very knowledgeable of the foods, culture and people. Cindy was very enthusiastic and proud of her food and culture. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to try new foods and learn more about the culture. Thank you Cindy for a great tour.
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Idahw
Oct 8, 2024
Great guide, rich culture. - It was a lovely evening spent exploring the Xi’An culinary streets with Jie/Richard. He was a lovely and friendly host, so engaging and didn’t tire of all the questions. His communication before the event was good and overall, it was a really wholesome, enlightening and fun cultural experience. I would recommend him to anyone going to Xi’An for his professionalism, friendly nature and kindness.
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