5 Shopping Tours in Xi'an Worth Losing a Morning To

1.Mini Group Xian Day Tour to Terracotta Army, City Wall, Pagoda and Muslim Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,320 reviews · from $49Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Xi’an with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, transport, entry fees, lunch, bottled water, and headset commentary. The route covers the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter. Groups usually number about 12, with private upgrades available.

“What an amazing experience with our fantastic guide jacky. So professional . Knowledgable, and answered all questions fully . We loved hearing him tell the extra little bits of info that made it so special for us. Highly recommend the tour oh and the Terracotta Army were good as well lol”

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2.Terracotta Army, Lunch, City Wall, Pagoda, Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $48Best value

Spend a full day exploring Xi’an’s essential sights with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, buffet lunch, entry fees, headsets, and an English-speaking guide such as Roger, Lily, Carol, or Celine. The small-group tour visits the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, and Muslim Quarter, with private and half-day options also available.

“Carol is a good guide with lot of experience. She take time for explanation and recommandation during the guided tour.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $75

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.Xi’an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $58

Start at 9 a.m. near Xi’an City Wall and ride a private tuk-tuk through the Muslim Quarter. With an English-speaking guide such as Buren, visit 4 to 5 family-run eateries and street stalls, enjoy unlimited food and drinks, and browse one of China’s oldest, largest markets.

“Buren has been the best tour guide, he showed us traditional dishes in Xi'an made by the real locals and family business shops. He is so passionate about food and gave us very nice recommendations to visit after. Thank you so much!”

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5.Xi’an Muslim Quarter Night Market Foodie Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 22 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $66

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours eating through Xi’an’s Muslim Quarter with a private English-speaking guide. Try roujiamo, biang biang noodles, dumplings, and more, then visit the Great Mosque or Gaojia Courtyard. Food and entry tickets cost extra, and hotel pickup is optional.

“Our guide! Noble was fun. He gave us great experience. He was very knowledgeable about the city and the history. We had a wonderful beyond biang biang meal and yummy ice cream. He helped us buy tea, jade, and got us a tuktuk ride back to our hotel. It was an overall wonderful evening.”

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