Authentic Old Xi'an Back Alley Food Tour
Description
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 local chefs prepare numerous dishes such as tofu pudding, hand cut round noodles and savory meats. Learn about the local cuisine over unlimited beers and sodas, and enjoy a last local ice cream stop at the end.
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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 local chefs prepare numerous dishes such as tofu pudding, hand cut round noodles and savory meats. Learn about the local cuisine over unlimited beers and sodas, and enjoy a last local ice cream stop at the end.
This 3-hour non-touristy local food night tour lets you try out more than 15 kinds of authentic Xi’an local food
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Important 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
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Reviews(53)
Elith was such a good and fun guide on this food tour in Xi’An. We tried so many different types of food, in a part of town where locals go, all very recommended and authentic spots. We had good conversations and jokes and we leant a lot about Chinese culture. We left very happy and satisfied
Rosa was very good. Tailored the food to my preference. Would have given me more if I wasn't so full. A good variety of foods from local restaurants avoiding tourist spots. Helped me order the DiDi.
This food tour is very well thought out and put together. Shout out to Elith for navigating us and making it easy. She gave loads of good info about the food too. I for sure recommend her as a guide. We were in a neighborhood I was not familiar with and only visited local spots so it felt very authentic. All the food was great. I would recommend this tour for sure. Come with an empty stomach because it’s a lot of food!
Thank you Rosa! Came hungry and left very full.
My guide Rosa was amazing. I was the only one on the tour but we had a great time. She gave me so much background to the city & food. I tried so many dishes until I literally couldn’t eat another bite. Such a special tour to places I would never have found. Highly recommend this tour.
Our guide, Richard, was very knowledgeable and took us to some hidden gems. The food though was hit or miss. Not sure if it was the nature of what we were tasting or the places we were going to. Overall though, it was a good experience.
The food was so good. Rosa was a very cool hang. And she taught me some history along with the food and sites. It turned out to be just me on the tour, which worked out great.
I thought I was joining a group tour but I was the only one that signed up on Saturday so I ended up having the benefit of a private tour. We tried lots of different foods unique to this region. The tour guide was great, sharing her knowledge of history as well as food and culture and I had a very enjoyable evening.
Rosa was an excellent guide . We tried a ton of different foods local to the region. They were all so good we couldn't decide our favorites. We even got a few bonus treats that we impulsively tried just because they looked so good. Rosa even showed us to our next destination.
Our tour organised by Catherine Lu Tours Xi'an was fantastic. We were lucky to have Rosa as our guide, showing us where some of the best local food can be found. She is so knowledgeable about the area, culture and food. The dishes we tasted delicious, and it’s too hard to choose a favourite. Thanks so much, Rosa. We had such a wonderful time.
