Top Xian Dining Experiences

To enjoy a more traditional nightlife in Xi’an, watching the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show at The Tang Dynasty Palace (Tang Le Gong) is a must. In addition to appreciating the wonderful performance, you can also choose to taste the traditional Chinese Cuisine of Dumpling Dinner, or enjoy the great Imperial Court Dinner. The various savory dishes together with the exciting show will be sure to give satisfaction to your appetite, your eyes and your mind.

You will have the dumplings banquet in the main dining area of Defachang Dumplings Restaurant on the 2nd floor.

Combine the must-see Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xian with a city tour, without having to arrange multiple excursions, on this small-group combo guided tour. Marvel at the terracotta figures, ancient city wall, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Enjoy a local lunch of regional flavors between sites at a local family village home, with hotel pickup included for convenience. Ticket only and private tour options available.

Being served as the capital of China for over 1,200 years, Xi'an is more like a melting pot with diversed culinary culture and various famous local foods. This tour will allow you to try the most hihly rated loacal snacks with knowledgeable local experts. However it is not only a food tour for foods' sake, but will provide a chance for people to gain great local experiences by tasting their foods and sampling their drinks, to keep them away from those beaten tracks by taking tuk tuk to go through those serpentine backstreet allies, to immerse themselves in Xi'an's profund history by seeing the most gorgrous historical sites in the city center.

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!

It pays to book tickets in advance for the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show, one of the best-known theatrical experience in Xian. With this convenient all-in-one door-to-door package, travel back in time over 1,000 years to an era when Xian, then Chang’an, was capital of China. As you watch, feast on a banquet with many different types of dumplings. Once the show is over, your private driver will be waiting at the door.

Unless you can write your name in Chinese characters and have a credit card to match, online booking is hard in China. This service makes it easy, guaranteeing a spot at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, without locking you into transfers and guiding, though option is available. Your ticket includes entry to the main excavations and the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, plus a shuttle bus in between.

Avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups with a handy private driver and guide to take you to the famous Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Visit the warriors at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, then customize your schedule for the day based on where you want to go: choose two more attractions in downtown Xi’an to visit afterward. All entrance fees at your own expense.

If you're tired of Chinese food in China, you might as well come and experience the popular Western food in Xi'an. We offer set meals for different numbers of people. Of course, if you're not interested in the dishes in the set meals, you can also contact us to customize the menu and make an advance reservation for the dining time. Vino chef insist on high-quality ingredients and cooking methods. Focus on original cut steaks and Wagyu steaks which are famous for their delicate texture, rich fat distribution and excellent taste, retaining the natural flavor and texture of the meat.

Experience the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, the pride of Xian and one of the most popular entertainment excursions for tourists visiting the city. Hosted at the legendary Tang Dynasty Palace, this 4-hour evening performance offers exotic Chinese entertainment and Cantonese delicacies. Learn about the historical culture of ancient Xian while indulging in a dumpling banquet. Hotel pickup and public transportation ticket included.

Immerse yourself in the culture and culinary delights of Xian during a 9-course Tang Dynasty Dinner Show at Huaqing Palace. A great introduction for first-time visitors, this convenient package includes a 9-course banquet—including Chinese specialties such as noodle soup and deep-fried tofu—and a ticket to the ‘The Everlasting Sorrow’ show, which often sells out.

In this 3 hours tour, you will have a whole experience of living like a local in this old city. Follow your local expert, you will dive deeper in the local market and know a variety of spices and ingredients, and even utensils for cooking. After the market visiting, you will get to an off-the-beaten courtyard and sip a cup of green tea and enjoy a tranquil time. Following that will be a life-long memory of Biang Biang Noodles Cooking experience. You will learn how to make flour dough, how to pull the flour strips and how to make the delicious sauces. At the end of the tour, you will get the recipe for the dish and a certificate issued by us.

Indulge your craving for authentic Chinese cuisine and taste your way through Xi’an on a half-day walking and tuk-tuk tour. With an English-speaking guide, get off the beaten path and travel to the city’s ancient Muslim Quarter. Sample street food carts, try local specialties like the “Chinese hamburger” and pita bread-lamp soup, watch the preparation of dumplings and noodles, and get an insider’s view of the region’s rich food culture.

See Xian’s top attractions in one day—and leave the planning and navigation to someone else. With your personal, English-speaking guide, visit several of Xian’s highlights such as the Terracotta Warriors, the 600-year-old Xian City Wall, and the iconic Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, without having to find or drive to them on your own. Lunch and dinner with a show is included for a complete day.

Tang Dynasty was the most powerful era in Chinese history.The Tang Dynasty Xi'an is China's Premier Cultural Entertainment Theatre Restaurant.The earliest Tang Dynasty Music & Dancing Show was shown here in 1988.It was the only cultural show complimented by a Live Classical Chinese Orchestra. The Tang Dynasty Xi'an has now become a must-visit place for the world leaders, and visitors to Xi'an from both home and abroad.