Xian Morning Food & Market Tour

Xian Morning Food & Market Tour Highlights

Taste the best breakfasts in Xian before they sell out at lunch

Explore one of China's biggest and oldest markets in the morning

Savor the best unique treats the ancient Muslim Quarter offers

Visit family-owned restaurants, historic eateries, and everyday stalls

Why we chose this tour

Our Xian Morning Food & Market Tour shows you a different side of Xian, the busy morning crowd comprised of locals savoring delicious breakfasts and selling their wares at the local market. You'll dive deep into Xian's history, taste unique flavors that come from centuries of melding cultures, and get a more authentic look at this city. This tour is available every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday and leaves with guaranteed departures.

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Xian Morning Food & Market Tour Itinerary

9:00 - Meet your guide in Xian

Meeting Point: Xi Hua Men Fire Station, located located 1 city block north of the Bell Tower, just west of the intersection of Bei Da Jie Street and Xi Hua Men Street at 9 am

Guided Tour of Xian's Food and Market

Once you've met your expert guide, you'll start your walk to a breakfast shop to taste some of Xian's best morning treats before they sell out, learning about the history of this ancient town and its fascinating Muslim Quarter.
Taste savory beef pancakes, flavored with fennel and start anise and stuffed into a flaky layered bun, a unique 13-spice breakfast soup with meatballs and root vegetables, fresh and fried persimmon cakes, and the best noodles in all of Xian(or maybe the world).
As you ramble the streets, you'll learn more about this town that the first Chinese Emperor called home and its history as a trading post.
Make your way to one of the country's oldest, largest, and most diverse markets that sells everything from local art and fresh produce to pets and handmade crafts.
You'll be more surprised by what you can't buy than what you can, and we're saving the biggest surprise for the end of your market excursion!
Soak up the atmosphere in this busy morning market, tasting the blend of spices and cuisines that come from being such a culturally varied area, and marvel at the beauty and mystery of the Muslim Quarter, home to China's largest mosque.
You'll discover a new side of Xian that few tourists ever see, and end your tour with a sweet treat that's sure to leave you wanting more!