Xi’an Warriors and Cooking Class
Xian, China
From EUR 253.42
Office phone number: +86 159 0140 7530
Xi’an Warriors and Cooking Class
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
Get your food and culture fix all in one day. Go off the beaten track with us and visit a local food market to gather ingredients before stopping at the home of a local family for a very special cooking lesson. If that wasn’t enough of a cultural immersion we will then whisk you off to see the Terracotta Warriors, one of the country’s key historical sites. Getting an authentic taste of China has never been so easy!
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Highlights
- Tick the Terracotta Warriors off your bucket list with a local guide showing you the way
- Visit the morning food market and discover a vast array of exciting Chinese ingredients and local produce
- Learn how to cook traditional Chinese food with a friendly local family in their own home
- Feast on the fruits of your labour over lunch and get a unique insight into local life in Xi’an
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Schedule details
- Duration: 8 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:
Bell Tower hotel, No. 110 on South Street, Xi’an.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Terracotta Warriors Museum entrance fee, private transportation during the tour, mineral water, lunch.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, transportation to and from the meeting/end point, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and driver.
IMPORTANT: Please note that in order to book your ticket to the Terracotta Warriors museum, we will need your full name as it appears on your passport, as well as your passport number. You can include this information in the ‘Additional request’ box at checkout when you make your booking, or by contacting us at info@xianurbanadventures.com. You will also be required to bring your passport with you on the tour. Failure to provide your passport details or to carry your passport with you on the tour means we cannot guarantee you access to the Terracotta Warriors.
Your local guide will pick you up and we'll make our way over to the ever popular morning food market to buy the freshest local ingredients needed for our cooking lesson. Food markets can be a daunting place when you don’t speak the language or even recognise some of the food on offer, but we've got an expert guide to lead the way and introduce you to some of the delicious staples of Chinese cooking.
We will then drive to the home of a very friendly local family that will show you how to cook a traditional Chinese lunch. The menu will consist of two classic Chinese dishes of your choice (you’ll have six options to choose from, including kung pao chicken, sweet and sour pork and mapo tofu). Our session will also include a lesson in dumpling wrapping and noodle making, which will come in very handy when showing off your new chef skills to friends back home.
After helping your hosts with the meal and learning some of the basics of Chinese cooking, we’ll sit down and eat together. This is a great opportunity to talk to local people about everyday life in Xi’an.
After our very special lunch, we will bid farewell to our new friends and head over to one of China’s most famous and important archaeological sites; the awe-inspiring Terracotta Warriors. Built over 2,000 years ago to guard the first Chinese emperor in the afterlife, the 8,000 soldiers and horses have been painstakingly sculpted and, remarkably, it is said that no two soldiers’ faces are the same. Your guide will introduce you to the story behind the Warriors and their place in the story of the Quin Dynasty. We’ll also make a stop at the museum, which offers some fascinating examples of what the Warriors would have looked like when they were first completed all those centuries ago.
After a memorable day of getting to know the ‘real’ China, we will drop you off back in Xi’an. Don’t forget to ask your guide for advice on where to go next and what else there is to do during your time in Xi’an.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, Terracotta Warriors Museum entrance fee, private transportation during the tour, mineral water, lunch.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, transportation to and from the meeting/end point, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide and driver.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 6 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.
Additional Information: IMPORTANT: Please note that in order to book your ticket to the Terracotta Warriors museum, we will need your full name as it appears on your passport, as well as your passport number. You can include this information in the ‘Additional request’ box at checkout when you make your booking, or by contacting us at info@xianurbanadventures.com. You will also be required to bring your passport with you on the tour. Failure to provide your passport details or to carry your passport with you on the tour means we cannot guarantee you access to the Terracotta Warriors.
Child Policy: 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 below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +86 159 0140 7530
Email address: info@xianurbanadventures.com
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