The 4 Best Cooking Classes in Xi'an, Side by Side

1.Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 177 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $34Our pick

Spend an evening with the courtly music, costumes, dancers, and stories of Tang-era Chang’an. Choose show-only, dumpling dinner, transfer, or combined options. English and Chinese screen text helps you follow the performance. Hotel pickup may be available within central Xi’an, but this is mainly a theater experience, not a guided tour.

“Very watchable show, managed to engage the attention of both my children, aged two and seven, for the entire hour. A must see. We also opted for the dinner, and think the whole set is excellent value for money. Strongly recommend the whole experience.”

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2.Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $37

Spend an evening with Tang Dynasty music, dance, elaborate costumes, lights, and a live Chinese orchestra in Xi’an. Choose a show-only ticket, a dumpling banquet, or a royal dinner. The performance runs about an hour, with English story screens to help you follow the action. Arrive early, especially if you are eating before the 7:30 p.m. show.

“A wonderful experience and a great show that took us for an hour at the heart of the Tang dynasty. Music, dancers, organisers, hosts, venue, everything was top. We booked the show + dumpling dinner and the food was great and plentiful. If you'll be in Xi'an, book this show, it's a must!”

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3.Half-Day Xi’an Biang Biang Noodles Cooking with a Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $75Top rated

Meet your guide at Sa Jin Qiao for a small-group walk through Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter spice market, then learn biang biang noodle techniques in a traditional Chinese chef’s home. Guides such as Fiona, Lily, Michael, and Bruce lead sessions in English. Ingredients, recipes, tea, beer, water, and the finished meal are included.

“Anyone interested in cooking and looking to up their noodle game MUST book this class. The host is incredibly fun, inviting, and kind. I would happily do another experience with her in the future. We started our day with a tour of the marRead more”

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4.Skip the Line: Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket & Dumpling Dinner or Royal Banquet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $37

Spend an evening at Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty Palace, where live music, folk dance, costumes, and ancient court traditions tell a dramatic story. Add a dumpling dinner or choose the Royal Banquet option if offered. The show begins at 7:30 pm, with dinner served from 6 pm. You arrange your own transport to 75 North Chang’an Road.

“The show was unique and tell the story of the life of how dowager was recruited as a concubine rising to a dowager. The setup for main dinner was good but only food was average. I order separately and the deserts n half chicken were more Read more”

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