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Xi'an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk

5.0(55 reviews)

By Lost PlateProduct code 7494P14

Get off the beaten path to discover the city's most authentic food.

Eat shoulder to shoulder with locals and try the city's best morning dishes.

Try Xian's most famous breakfast dish you would never know on your own.

Watch your food prepare fresh to order and learn about how each dish is made.

Meet local vendors who have been making their dishes the same way for generations.

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Visit a local market and explore local seasonings and ingredients.

The local market is full of food, pets, local handicrafts and more!

Try over 10 different dishes and see a side of Xian you would never see on your own.

Duration

4 hours

Ticket type

Mobile Only

Languages

English

Confirmation

Instant

Pickup

Pickup details available

Meeting point

Meeting point provided

Time zone

Asia/Chongqing

Why Travelers Love This

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Overview

This is not another walking tour but a small group tour travel by private tuktuk and offer unlimited food and drinks while you and your English-speaking guide are whisked around Xi’an off the beaten path. You will visit one of China’s oldest and largest markets, 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...plus a lot more surprises!

What's Included

Included

Other

Small-group tour (less than 10 people)

Other

4-5 food stops

Food and drink

Breakfast

Other

Private transportation

Other

Driver and local guide

Other

Unlimited food and drinks

Not included

Fees

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Location: Xi Hua Men Fire Station, located 1 city block north of the Bell Tower, just west of the intersection of Bei Da Jie Street and Xi Hua Men Street. Show Your Taxi Driver: 你好，我想去西华门消防队门口。西华门与北大街十字。谢谢。

Pickup details

Meeting Location: Xi Hua Men Fire Station The fire station is located 1 large city block north of the Bell Tower, just west of the intersection of Bei Da Jie Street and Xi Hua Men Street. The station has large, red doors and is on the north side of the street. Subway Directions(strongly recommended): Zhonglou (Bell Tower) Station services line 2. Follow signs to Exit A and then walk north to the intersection of Bei Da Jie and Xi Hua Men Streets. Turn left on Xi Hua Men Street for about 20 meters. Show Your Taxi/Didi: 西华门消防队门口 (Please note: traffic will be heavy around this area during rush hour. Please allow plenty of extra time) Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/11VcApPxcQL2 (requires a VPN in China) Chinese Map: http://j.map.baidu.com/k0s9L

Itinerary

Standard4 hours

Pass by stop 1

Meet your experienced English-speaking local guide near Xi’an City Wall, travel off the beaten path in your own tuk-tuk, venturing into hidden streets and quaint alleyways within Xian’s city walls to find popular eateries. You will visit 4-5 sit-down eateries and street stalls, sit down next to locals as you sample a variety of dishes, plus a walk through a local market.

Stop 2

4 hours

See how Xian wakes up in the Muslim Quarter by tuktuk, taste what’s so special about breakfast in Xian by visiting family-owned restaurants and street stalls that are only open in the morning…they sell out before lunch. Start by visiting our favorite breakfast shop that only sells one thing, and watch your food prepared fresh to order. Walk through one of China’s oldest and largest markets to see what’s in season plus a surprising selection of pets, local art, and unique hand-made gifts. On your way to the market, stop by one of the area’s most popular street stalls for a sweet treat. We’ll keep the biggest surprise a secret until you see it for yourself!

Additional Info

Public Transportation Nearby

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants Must Sit On Laps

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Physical Easy

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Other

Please notify us of any dietary requirements prior to your tour date, same-day requests cannot be guaranteed.

Other

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Other

This tour is not vegetarian friendly, instead we recommend joining our tours in Beijing, Shanghai or Chengdu.

Cancellation Policy

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

Policy type

Standard

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

Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

Refund eligibility

100% refundable 1+ days before

Refund eligibility

0% refundable 0-1 days before

Review Summary

5.0

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