Muslim Quarter Sights & Bites
Xian, China
From EUR 67.58
Office phone number: +86 159 0140 7530
Muslim Quarter Sights & Bites
Xian, China
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Eat your way through the food-filled streets of Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter for a peek into local life by way of your stomach. Get a crash course in traditional Xi’an specialties from the stalls that locals know best. Cap off your food-filled evening with drinks along Xi’an’s famous Defuxiang bar street near the city wall.
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Highlights
- Explore the sights and sounds of the winding maze of stalls in Xi’an’s bustling Muslim Quarter
- Snack side-by-side with locals at street food stalls selling some of the city’s most sought-after culinary specialties
- Visit Gau’s Grand Courtyard, a 400-year-old traditional Chinese dwelling in the Muslim Quarter
- Get a feel for local nightlife as you bar-hop your way along Xi’an’s busy Defuxiang bar street
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
In the lobby of the Bell Tower hotel, No. 110 on South Street, Xi’an.
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- Starting time: 5.00 PM
- Ending point:
South Gate of City Wall.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 5 traditional snacks (local barbecue, soup pau, rice noodles, fried pancake, and a bingfeng drink) , entrance fee to Gau’s Courtyard.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Hungry? We hope so! Immerse yourself in the culture, history and, most importantly, the food of Xi’an on this tour that puts diving into local street snacks front and centre. But not just any street snacks. You’ll be getting a firsthand look (and taste) of what locals love, and the stalls you’ll be stopping at aren’t likely be found in the pages of your guidebook. What you encounter as you wind your way through the colourful back alleys of Xi’an’s food-filled Muslim Quarter will be a tasty, unique, and fun trip through foodie heaven.
You’ll work your way to (and through) the tangle of stalls cooking up some of the best street food in the city. In the process, you’ll learn about — and get to snack on — specialties from five stalls that locals love. The stalls you end up at are normally hard to find, tucked away in the backstreets of the Muslim Quarter, so you know you’ll be getting a truly local experience with every bite.
Amidst all the snacking, go back in time with a stop at Gau’s Grand Courtyard, which in the evening is decorated with traditional red Chinese lanterns. The 400-year-old mansion is a good example of architecture from both the Ming and Qing Dynasties and provides a good overview of the history of the time. The serene courtyard is somewhat hard to spot, but it’s well worth exploring and a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the busy Muslim Quarter.
Once you have your fill, it’s time for a drink (or two) near the city walls along Defuxiang bar street, which as the name suggests, is lined with bars. While not long, the street offers a peek into the local nightlife of Xi’an and you can feel free to either stay out, or make your way back to your hotel after a busy day of exploring and eating.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 5 traditional snacks (local barbecue, soup pau, rice noodles, fried pancake, and a bingfeng drink) , entrance fee to Gau’s Courtyard.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
The fried pancake, barbecue, and soup pau can all be ordered as vegetarian options.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +86 159 0140 7530
Email address: info@xianurbanadventures.com
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