Food Tour of Xi'an city in Muslim Quarter

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Xi'An

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Wenqi

Registered on 3 March 2025

Xi’an’s born-and-bred snack sleuth, third-generation noodle addict, and unofficial ambassador of “Wait, you haven’t tried THAT yet?!”

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Bring Your Appetite, Xi’an Doesn’t Do Diets!

Hi! I’m Wenqi, a born-and-bred Xi’an foodie with a PhD in noodle-slurping and dumpling-devouring! 🥟 Think of me as your hype-human for conquering the Carb Kingdom—we’ll feast on crispy roujiamo, chase history through ancient walls, and swap stories like spicy biangbiang noodles. Adventure (and food babies) guaranteed.

During my tour I may show you:

🍜 Ancient Restaurants: Visit 100-year-old spots where locals ate (yes, the carbs are that good)

🏡 Hidden Local Gems: Find tiny family restaurants even Xi’aners keep secret.

🌙 Night Market Madness: Stuff your face with spicy skewers, crispy pancakes, and desserts that glow in the dark.

🍦 Sweet & New: Taste modern treats: hawthorn ice cream, bubble tea with Xi’an twists.

🍻 Beer & Bars: Sip local craft beer in hidden bars (yes, Xi’an has jazz too).

👩🍳 Cook with Locals: Make dumplings or noodles in someone’s home (yours will look like sad pillows… but tasty!)

Let’s get terracotta-wasted together—your turn to say ‘yes’!

IMPORTANT
The food price is not included. You decide how much you eat, how much you pay.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Xi Guan Zheng Jie, Lian Hu Qu, Xi An Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

I will be by the front door of Starbucks.

Outside visit

Starbucks

Meeting point

Outside visit

Bell Tower of Xi'an & Drum Tower of Xi'an

The Bell Tower of Xi'an is a historic Ming Dynasty structure located at the city's center. Built in 1384, it stands 36 meters tall on a brick base, featuring three layers of eaves and a spiral staircase. The tower, with its dark green tiles and gold-plated roof, is a prime example of Ming architecture. Originally housing the Jingyun Bell, it now contains a smaller 5-ton bell. The tower's engravings depict popular ancient Chinese stories.

Outside visit

Xi'an Muslim Dasi Residential Quarter

Located near the Bell and Drum Towers, it’s a centuries-old Muslim neighborhood dating back to the Tang Dynasty: 1. Home to the Hui ethnic minority (Chinese Muslims), blending Islamic culture with Chinese traditions. 2. Culinary Paradise: A foodie’s dream with over 200+ street food stalls and restaurants. Famous for halal cuisine (no pork) and authentic Northwestern Chinese flavors. （You’ll need to cover your own meal costs.）

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).