The 10 Best Food Tours in Shaanxi, China

May 19, 2021 Agatha Simes

Shaanxi (Chinese: 陕西; pinyin: Shǎnxī) is a province of the People's Republic of China. Officially part of the Northwest China region, it lies in central China, bordering the provinces of Shanxi (NE, E), Henan (E), Hubei (SE), Chongqing (S), Sichuan (SW), Gansu (W), Ningxia (NW), and Inner Mongolia (N). It covers an area of over 205,000 km (79,151 sq mi) with about 37 million people. Xi'an – which includes the sites of the former Chinese capitals Fenghao and Chang'an – is the provincial capital. Xianyang, which served as the Qin dynasty capital, is located nearby. The other prefecture-level cities into which the province is divided are Ankang, Baoji, Hanzhong, Shangluo, Tongchuan, Weinan, Yan'an and Yulin.
Restaurants in Shaanxi

1. A Best Day-Terracotta Warriors Discovery

Xi'an Urban Passer
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3-hour small group Xi'an night tour will show you around the local most famous Muslim Quarter night food market,try the local yummy snacks food for dinner and walk through the old alleys nearby the Drum Tower, the tour ends at the local most famous brewery craft beer bar to start your true night life in Xi'an, one glass of fresh brewery craft beer is included.

Inclusions: Professional English speaking tour guide, Have local yummy Xi'an noodle for lunch, Entrance fee of Terracotta Warriors museum, Class of making Terracotta Warrior copy in Terracotta Warrior Reproduction Center

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 477george

Our tour guide Owen brought us to the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an. Of particular interest was the mosque which looks very much like a prayer garden. Owen pointed out many points of interest. He brought us to the prayer hall. We could not enter but doorways are open so that you can peer in. It is one of the oldest mosques in existence. Thanks to Owen we discovered this. Also we visited the Terra-cotta soldiers. This was a great tour. Since this is a popular site, our guide, Owen took us there when others would be leaving for lunch. A great strategy! Owen explained what was happening in each of the 4 pits. Without his excellent explanation it would have been a bunch of figures in a pit. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Owen! The city wall is worth the climb. Beautiful view of the city and an opportunity to get an understanding of life in the past. Our guide, Owen, did a superb job of explaining the wall structure as well as the purpose and the different gates, etc. I highly recommend going to the city wall.

2. Foodie tour by tuktuk in Muslim area

Travel Xi'an Guide
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Riding in the tuktuk in the deep of the Muslim area, tasting most popular local Muslim traditional delicacies and snacks and know the Chinese Muslim cultural difference.

Inclusions: food and drinks (dinner ,soft drinks ), Equipment(tuktuk , car), transportation (hotel pickup and dropoff,air-cnditioned vehicle), Guiding service

Exclusions: Gratitude to guide (recommended)

Reviewed By gabsvidals

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable! She made our tour so interesting. I am so glad we decided to take it.

3. Xi'an Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

Hilton Xi'an, 199 Dong Xin Jie, Zhong Lou Shang Quan, Xincheng Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China Lily's Private Tours
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This food tour focuses on sampling the authentic local delicacies of Xi’an! It covers 5 to 6 eateries and some street food stands located in the historical and cultural district within the wall! They are all specially chosen for their sterling reputation and good hygiene, and what’s more, they give you the top foods and the authentic local experiences in the city!  During this 3 hours food sampling experience you will try different kinds of most famous delicacies and head off the beaten tourist track to catch a glimpse of the locals in their daily life! If you want to get away from those whirlwind package tours and those buffet restaurants full of foreigners, if you want to try something different or taste something authentic, come and join us. We will ensure that you try plenty of foods and beverages and enjoy a real local experience!

Inclusions: Transport by public bus and Tuk Tuk, Licensed professional English-speaking tour guide, 5 to 6 eateries and some street foodwith two soft drinks

Exclusions: Gratuities, Own transfer to and from meeting point

Reviewed By cajeziorski

Lily and Michael were so accommodating in this class! There aren’t too many tourists to Xi’an at the moment, so they invited me to their house. Michael met me in town and took me to the local market to buy ingredients, then we went to their house, where I learned to make biang biang noodles. They also prepared some other dishes (spinach noodles, century eggs, and a pork jelly dish) for me to try. They were so friendly, and I will definitely try to make the noodles again! I would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Xi’an who enjoys food!

4. Private Tour-City Wall,Terracotta Warriors museum with 1Night Cave Guesthouse

Xi'an Urban Passer
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Join this private Xi'an tour with overnight loess cave dwellings guesthouse accomodation,follow our professional English speaking tour guide for full-day, you can go to visit City Wall,Terracotta Warriors museum, learn to make the Terracotta Warriors copy.Yummy lunch, dinner and the next morning breakfast are all included as well.The hotel pick up and drop off is included,book this tour with us, you will definitely to have a enjoyable tour experience in Xi'an.

Inclusions: Professional English speaking tour guide, Hotel pick up and drop off from downtown area, or airport and railway station with extra expense, Private air-conditioned travel vehicle with professional driver service, Entrance fee of City Wall, Entrance fee of Terracotta Warriors museum, Learn to make the Terracotta Warriors copy and take it back home as souvenir, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, One night Loess cave dwellings guesthouse on the top of Lishan Mountain

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Reviewed By 477george

Our tour guide Owen brought us to the Muslim Quarter in Xi’an. Of particular interest was the mosque which looks very much like a prayer garden. Owen pointed out many points of interest. He brought us to the prayer hall. We could not enter but doorways are open so that you can peer in. It is one of the oldest mosques in existence. Thanks to Owen we discovered this. Also we visited the Terra-cotta soldiers. This was a great tour. Since this is a popular site, our guide, Owen took us there when others would be leaving for lunch. A great strategy! Owen explained what was happening in each of the 4 pits. Without his excellent explanation it would have been a bunch of figures in a pit. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Owen! The city wall is worth the climb. Beautiful view of the city and an opportunity to get an understanding of life in the past. Our guide, Owen, did a superb job of explaining the wall structure as well as the purpose and the different gates, etc. I highly recommend going to the city wall.

5. Authentic Old Beijing Hutong Food and Beer Private Tour

Drum Tower, Shi Cha Hai, Dongcheng Qu, China Catherine Lu Tours
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Hit the alleys of Beijing City’s old Hutong area on a 3-hour culinary tour that takes you to 4 to 6 delicious stops. Ideal for the first-time visitors, this experience provides an overview of the old Beijing’s foodie scene and reveals lesser-known hutong specialties such as Beijing Wraps, Hutong style BBQ, Mongolian hot pot, fresh noodle, and along with hand-made fresh yoghurt, home-made pear herbal soup, local drinks, unlimited local beers and 1 pint of home-made craft beer. Explore with ease this carefree hutong walking tour and get a greater understanding of old Beijing hutong culture from your private knowledgeable guide.

Inclusions: English-speaking tour guide service fee, 4-6 food stops, Food and drink tastings (enough for lunch or dinner), Unlimited beer and sodas, 1 pint of home-made craft beer, One cup yoghurt or one frozen yoghurt pop

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By B8603NLmiked

This was our first time to go on a private tour here in China and it was well worth it. Peter was an excellent guide, who took care of everything, and was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. Visiting the Great Wall was a highlight for me and my kids loved riding back down in the toboggan. Being able to jump in the van and relax as we were driven from place to place was great and it is highly recommended if you have kids. Our driver, Lee, was very polite and both he and Peter provided a great service. I highly recommend this tour.

6. Private Xi’an Night & Food Tour by Tuk Tuk and Public Transportation

Ramada Xian Bell Tower, 79 Bei Da Jie, Zhong Lou Shang Quan, Xincheng Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China Xi'an Food Tour
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If you have a little bit more time between some regular city tours in Xi’an and at the same time you love foods very much, then this tour is a ticket for you to see how different the city is at night and to make you a real gourmet by trying amazing local food. Served as capital of China for more than 1,200 years, the city was the home of many emperors and different religions as well as the terminus of world famous Silk Road. With the introduction of various kind of spices and flavorings from western regions, Xi’an food get its own special style and taste. Join in this tour, you could get a close touch to the famous Xi’an food and local people’s life without missing some historical and cultural monuments in town.

Inclusions: Dinner, Drinks like local beverages., English-speaking guiding service, Public transportation cost.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Your own personal expenses.

Reviewed By Mel E

This tour was absolutely fabulous! Michael was an excellent companion who guided us through the food of Xi'an! Our favourites were the lamb BBQ and biang biang noodle - something I will never be able to recreate at home, sadly! I really enjoyed not only the sights, sounds and tastes, but his company. It was like going out with an old friend! Thank you Michael, for this wonderful tour!

7. Xi'an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

Zhonglou Shangquan, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China Lost Plate Xian Food Tours
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This is not another walking tour but a small group tour travel by private tuktuk and offer unlimited beer and soda while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around Xi’an off the beaten path. You will eat where the locals eat at small, family-run businesses and try the best local food at places you can’t find on your own. After 3-4 hours, you will finish at a local brewery to have a pint of the only craft brew in town.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 4-5 food stops, Dinner, Driver and local guide, Unlimited beer and soft drinks, Small-group tour (less than 10 people)

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Reviewed By Joshua C

This trip was an absolute highlight of my time in China. As a non-Chinese speaker, with a limited time to spend in Shaanxi and a strong love of food, it took away the uncertainty and difficulty that often comes with finding the best things to eat and to do off of the well-trod tourist path. The itinerary was a perfect balance of eating, sight-seeing and socialising, covering all of the best-known sights while also veering off into territory no non-local could find. And the food was THE BEST EVER, well-curated, plentiful, and expertly explained by our guide. Thanks @LostPlate.

8. 3-Hour Xi'an Muslim Street Food Walking Tour

Jeff Ning China Tours
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Exploring for these Xi'an foods on your own will take a LOT of exploration and time. If you are a foodie and also like scenery of the street, this tour fits you well. This 3-hour small group tour takes you to see the Xi'an city -Muslim Street , where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of small alleyways, historical architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties.In addition, you will taste up to 6 different kinds of street food, such as Dumplings,Yangrou PaoMo, Mutton shashlik, Liangpi (Cold noodles), Sour plum juice drink and many other choices.

Inclusions: The cost of eating food on Muslim street., English tour guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up and drop(You can choose if you want)

Reviewed By joernb2016

This was one of the highlights of our trip. The size of the exhibition is mind blowing. But with our very knowledgeable and wonderful guide Lin, it was a perfect way for us to experience this wonderful historical site. She made it very easy for us to get around, understand all the detail and background and really enjoy it to the fullest. Also the after the tour following lunch was very entertaining and delicious. Thank you, Lin!

9. Xi'an Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Show

Han Tang Tour Xi'An
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There is no better way to experience a different culture than to try out the local food, right? Enjoy a night in Xi'an feasting on a Dumpling Banquet, whilst sitting back and relaxing to a cultural Tang Dynasty Show filled with vibrant costumes, colorful dance and traditional music that have graced the region for centuries. This is a wonderful introduction to this ancient city.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide, Dumpling banquet, Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop off, Tang Dynasty Show tickets

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Alan P

This was a fabulous day trip in Xian. It is well organized and planned and something not to missed while in Xian. The Terracotta Warriors have been well preserved and are well presented with great, close access available to leave a lasting experience.

10. 3 Hours Gourmet Walking Tour in Xian

Bell Tower Hotel, Zhong Lou Fan Dian, Zhong Lou Shang Quan, Beilin Qu, Xian Shi, Shaanxi Sheng, China Xi'an Discovery
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Instead of scouring your guidebooks for hints and tips about where and what to eat, get a local’s perspective and follow your guide around a handful of lower-profile local restaurants and street vendors. Discover some of local hidden culinary gems on this downtown walking tour in Xian. Enjoy a delectable range of barbecue and Shaanxi cuisine as you explore the city’s Muslim Quarter and the surrounding area. Visit the Great Mosque hidden in the Muslim Quarter Discover the local hidden culinary gems in ancient Xian Enjoy a delectable range of barbecue and Shaanxi cuisine Your choice of morning and afternoon tour departures Walking tour starts at the convenient meeting point

Inclusions: Gourmet walking tour, Greet at the meeting point, English-speaking tour guide, All specified food tastings, All specified beverages, Entrance fee of the Mosque

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities

Reviewed By T712CHsarahs

This was an add-on our tour guide, Tina, told us about earlier in the day. We went ahead and booked it with her, because it sounded interesting. The dumplings were amazing. Many varieties, all delicious. The show, however, was mediocre. It told some of the history of the Tang Dynasty, which was interesting, but the performances lacked pizzazz. We had good seats, but a tour group arrived late and was seated right in front of us. They were a continual distraction as they were served their dinner DURING the show because they had arrived so late. Overall, I'd opt for a dumpling dinner without the show if I had it to do over again.

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