Tour Highlights

What Makes This Tour Special

Muslim Quarter Night Tour

Navigate Xi'an's 1,300-year-old Muslim Quarter with a local food guide. Sample roujiamo, yangrou paomo, and persimmon cakes at family stalls that have served the same recipes for generations.

Biang Biang Noodles Class

Learn to hand-pull the legendary belt-wide biang biang noodles from a master chef in a traditional courtyard kitchen. Eat your creations with authentic chili oil.

Tang Dynasty Dinner Show

Experience a lavish Tang Dynasty court banquet with live music, dance, and period costumes — a feast for both palate and eyes in Xi'an's most iconic cultural venue.

Day-by-Day

01Day One

Arrival & Muslim Quarter Food Crawl

Your guide meets you at Xi'an Xianyang International Airport and transfers you to your boutique hotel in the heart of the old city. After a brief orientation and welcome tea, we head straight into the Muslim Quarter as the sun sets and the food stalls come alive. Over the next three hours, you'll taste your way through 8-10 different local specialties: roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), yangrou paomo (lamb soup with bread), persimmon cakes, pomegranate juice, and more. Your guide explains the Islamic heritage of Xi'an, the Silk Road spice trade, and the stories behind each dish.

Dinner includedHotel: 4-star boutique in Old City

02Day Two

Cooking Class, City Wall & Tang Dynasty Show

Morning: Visit a local market with your chef-guide to select fresh ingredients, then head to a traditional courtyard kitchen for a hands-on biang biang noodle making class. Learn the dough-pulling technique, make your own chili oil, and enjoy your creations for lunch. Afternoon: Cycle or walk the 14km Ancient City Wall — the most complete city wall in China — with panoramic views of the old and new city. Evening: Dress in optional Tang-style robes and attend the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show — a spectacular performance of court music, dance, and acrobatics accompanied by a multi-course banquet.

Breakfast includedLunch includedDinner show included

03Day Three

Terracotta Warriors & Departure

Morning: Travel 40km east to the Terracotta Army — the 8,000-strong clay army guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb for 2,200 years. Your guide brings the site to life with stories of its 1974 discovery, the crafting techniques, and the ongoing excavation. We visit Pit 1 (the largest), Pit 2, and the Bronze Chariot Museum. Lunch at a nearby farm-to-table restaurant serving local Lintong cuisine. Afternoon: Return to Xi'an for free time — explore the Drum and Bell Towers, pick up souvenirs at the Shuyuanmen cultural street, or enjoy a final bowl of paomo. Transfer to airport for departure.

Breakfast includedLunch included

What's Included

Package Details

Included

✓ 2 nights at 4-star boutique hotel (Old City)
✓ Private English-speaking guide for all 3 days
✓ Private air-conditioned transport
✓ Biang biang noodle cooking class
✓ Tang Dynasty Dinner Show tickets
✓ Terracotta Warriors entrance fees
✓ City Wall bicycle rental
✓ 5 meals as specified in itinerary
✓ All local taxes and service charges

Not Included

✗ International flights to/from Xi'an
✗ China visa fees
✗ Travel insurance (we can recommend providers)
✗ Personal expenses and souvenirs
✗ Drinks not specified in itinerary
✗ Tips for guides and drivers (optional)

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