Top Xian Cooking Classes

Start by exploring a lively spice market, discovering key ingredients through fun challenges. Relax with authentic tea in a traditional teahouse. Then, learn from a master chef as you cook classic dishes in a hands-on workshop, mastering ancient techniques. Finally, savor your creations with local drinks—a perfect mix of culture, flavor and interactive fun!

Make the most of your time in Xi’an on a small-group foodie tour by tuk-tuk, seeking out the city’s best food. Explore hidden streets within Xian’s city walls you wouldn’t find alone. Experience Xi’an's cuisine and culture at local eateries, with dinner and unlimited beer and soft drinks included. Stop at 4–5 different places, and sample the only craft beer brewed in Xi’an at a local brewery.

Learn to make authentic regional Chinese food during this private half-day cooking class. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the home of a local family with an English-speaking guide. Enrich your understanding of Xian culture and participate in the preparation of noodles or dumplings alongside a chef. Then, enjoy your delicious homemade meal with the pride of knowing that you helped prepare it yourself.

Make authentic biangbiang noodles from dough to plate Cook a full Chinese meal, not just one dish Learn cultural stories behind Xi’an cuisine Try Chinese calligraphy and take home your artwork Small-group experience in a local home or restaurant

Learn to make baozi, a type of filled bun, during this half-day small-group cooking class. Visit a spice market to learn about and gather ingredients, then learn to make Chinese dough and the buns from scratch in a traditional Chinese courtyard, while enjoying local tea. Afterwards, enjoy your creations with beer or other beverages.

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!

Learn to prepare Xian cuisine during this private cooking class. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the home of a local family with an English-speaking guide and cook authentic regional dishes like dumplings or hot pot. During this fun food-centric outing, you’ll visit two local markets and feast on your delicious meal.

Learn how to make one of Xian’s famous noodle dishes, called biang biang noodles, because of the sound of the noodles when they’re made. Learn all about noodle culture on this small group tour, with a max 10 passengers. The class is about an hour. You’ll drink tea and coffee while you learn the techniques, practice cooking, and then enjoy a noodle party at the end.

Discover Xian’s rich history away from the crowds on this small-group tour. Start with early morning entry to the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Then, explore the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, walk along the ancient City Wall, and pass by the Muslim Bazaar, or opt to explore independently and make your own way back. With confirmed round-trip hotel transfers, a professional guide, and entrance tickets included, this tour offers a seamless way to experience Xian’s top landmarks.

Combine a visit to Xi’an’s star attraction with a tour of the historic walled town on this private full-day tour, including hotel pick-up. Stand in awe before Emperor Qin’s mighty army of Terracotta Warriors and visit the UNESCO-listed Mausoleum of the first emperor. After a typical Chinese lunch (included), climb Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls, and enjoy expansive views over the city. Finally, embark on a walking tour of the lively Muslim Quarter, stopping to admire the ornate Great Mosque and browse the colorful markets.

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.

During this 3-4 hour unique Dumpling making workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Chinese spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional style courtyard. You’ll be treated with local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guided to start the cooking process by a professional chef in a cozy kitchen. Finally, you can enjoy the dumplings with delicious fillings made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.

Explore Xi'an with a private guide with a choice of morning or evening tour. Visit the bustling Muslim Quarter to see some traditional architecture and taste some typical street food snacks. See Drum Tower Square and watch the Fountain Show. You'll sample delicious delicacies such as steamed mutton, dumplings, and kebabs as you begin to get a feel for Xi'an culture. Conveniently, transport tickets and food tastings are included.

Dive into Xi’an’s culture in a half-day workshop! Craft chewy Biangbiang noodles from scratch in a hidden courtyard, guided by a local chef. Master writing the 56-stroke “Biang” character with calligraphy. Sip fragrant teas, learn Mahjong, and chat with hosts about local life. End your day feasting on handmade noodles and regional dishes, accompanied by traditional music.

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.

Mount Hua (Huashan), one of China’s five sacred mountains thanks to its Taoist temples, sits east of Xian in Shaanxi Province. While a return hike to the top of the mountain typically requires two days, this tour makes use of the cable cars, allowing you to take in the views from the summit with only a single day. With a private guide, you can explore at a leisurely pace and ask all the questions you want.

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.

Discover one of China’s most enthralling attractions on a full-day tour of the Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses from Xi’an. With a professional guide, marvel at the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century; see 7,000 life-sized figures in ordered rows and hear of how the sculptures were meticulously constructed to honor Emperor Qin Shihuang, China’s first ruler. Includes a Chinese lunch and convenient round-trip transportation from your Xi’an hotel.

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.