Xi’an Walls and Street Stalls
Xian, China
From EUR 67.58
Office phone number: +86 159 0140 7530
Xi’an Walls and Street Stalls
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
Food and history pair perfectly in this Xi’an tour that not only has you eating your way through the best street food stalls for breakfast, but also exploring the ancient wall that encircles the old city — one of the oldest and best preserved city walls in China.
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Highlights
- Explore Xi’an’s extensive city wall, the most complete ancient city wall in all of China
- Hang out among locals doing tai chi and morning exercises in Xi’an’s City Wall Park
- Visit the 1,800-year-old Crouching Dragon Temple
- Explore a busy morning food market and watch local life unfold before your eyes
- Sample five authentic local snacks for breakfast
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3.5 hours
- Meeting point:
In the lobby of the Bell Tower hotel, No. 110 on South Street, Xi’an.
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- Starting time: 8.30 AM
- Ending point:
East Gate of Xi’an City Wall.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 5 traditional snacks (roujiamo, beef pancake, kudai noodles, fried dumplings, and rice wine), City Wall entrance fees.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Take a step back in time on this unique adventure that gets you up close and personal with Xi’an’s old city walls, the most complete ancient city wall in China. You’ll start with a visit to City Wall Park where in the morning, locals dance, practice tai chi, and even sing Qin opera (the traditional opera in Shaanxi Province). Feel free to join in if you’re feeling inspired! (Or just watch.)
Centre your thoughts and learn more about the history and culture of Buddhism at Crouching Dragon Temple, or Wolong Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Shaanxi Province.
You’ll follow your morning of exploring with a culinary adventure through one of the biggest morning markets along the city wall. Watch food being prepared before your eyes from some of the best stalls in the market — stalls that locals swear by. The first meal of the day is a big deal in Xi’an and you’ll get to experience it like a local, snacking on five specialties as you eat your way through the market.
Belly full, you’ll be ready to check out the old city wall. You’ll start at the east gate, and once atop the wall there will be great photo ops of the city below. Walking the wall’s perimeter is the best way to experience it, or if two wheels is your preference you can rent a bike. The 12-metre high wall is sometimes referred to as “China’s other Great Wall” and was erected in the 14th century during the Ming Dynasty.
The whole way, whether you’re stuffing your face with local delicacies or admiring the ancient wall, we promise you’ll be learning about the culture and history of Xi’an, all while having a blast.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 5 traditional snacks (roujiamo, beef pancake, kudai noodles, fried dumplings, and rice wine), City Wall entrance fees.
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
Some of the snacks on this tour (the kudai noodles and dumplings) are vegetarian or can be ordered as vegetarian. Also, the roujiamo and beef pancake can be changed to alternate vegetarian options such as bingjiacai and zenggao.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +86 159 0140 7530
Email address: info@xianurbanadventures.com
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