Half-day Back Alley Foodie Tour in Xi'an City

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What You’ll Experience
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Chinese, English
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Discover Xi'an's culinary charm with our half-day back alley foodie tour. Explore hidden eateries, taste authentic dishes, and delve into local life as you savor traditional flavors.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.


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”(Yangroupao) or listening to the sound of fresh Biangbiang noodles being made, there are always something for you to try!

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Tuktuk transport
Pickup and Dropoff
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

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!

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Meeting Point

Xi'An, Shaanxi, China, CN

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SAJINQIAO Metro Stop Exit B(Line 1)
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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