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Xi'an Cooking Class: Half-Day Experience with Biang Biang Noodles and Spice Market Tour
4.9
27 Ratings
Xi'An
Embark on a half-day cooking class in Xi’an, where you’ll explore a local spice market, learn about Chinese spices, and cook traditional dishes in a cozy kitchen. An unforgettable culinary experience awaits!
Embark on a half-day cooking class in Xi’an, where you’ll explore a local spice market, learn about Chinese spices, and cook traditional dishes in a cozy kitchen. An unforgettable culinary experience awaits!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Xi’An - During this 3-4 hours unique cooking workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Chinese spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Chinese Chef’s home. You’ll be…
- Xi’An - During this 3-4 hours unique cooking workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Chinese spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Chinese Chef’s home. You’ll be treated with local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guided to start the cooking process by a professional chef. Finally, you can enjoy the dishes made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.
What's Included
- Lunch or dinner based on your class schedule
- Recipes
- Beverages (beer, tea, water)
- Food ingredients
- Food tasting
- Lunch or dinner based on your class schedule
- Recipes
- Beverages (beer, tea, water)
- Food ingredients
- Food tasting
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- biangbiang noodles
- biangbiang noodles
Additional Information
During this 3-4 hour unique cooking workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Chinese spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Chinese Chef’s home. You’ll be treated with local…
During this 3-4 hour unique cooking workshop, you’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun challenges to complete and learn different species of Chinese spices and ingredients that will be used in the following cooking class. The class will be carried out in a traditional Chinese Chef’s home. You’ll be treated with local tea as it’s local’s custom to treat friends and visitors. After that, you then will be guided to start the cooking process by a professional chef. Finally, you can enjoy the dishes made by yourself along with some beers or beverages. For it’s really informative, interesting and fun, this class will be an unforgettable experience in your lifetime.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Xi'An
Sajinqiao Metro Stop Exit B(Metro Line 1 )
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(27 Ratings)
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Nhilton91
Apr 4, 2025
Unique, fun, and delicious - This was such a unique and fun experience on our trip to China. Seeing the market area and spending time with local people was really special. Not to mention that Michael was a gregarious, skilled chef and great teacher. The food was delicious, and conversation was hilarious and insightful. I highly recommend this experience.
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Cruiser18651506764
Mar 28, 2025
First class experience, incredible food, and great guidance! - We had an unbelievable time with Michael throughout the market tour and the cooking class. He was very thoughtful and thorough with both his explanations and how he answered our (many) questions. The cooking class portion was a highlight of our trip. Not only were the noodles a blast to make, but it was so special to see how the significant they are to Xi’an and we really felt connected to the experience. I would absolutely recommend doing this on any visit to Xi’an!!
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Alwa4711
Mar 21, 2025
Great experience - Wonderful cooking class - learned a lot and enjoyed it a lot. The visit to the market for the last grocery shopping was great fun. Absolutely recommend i!
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Lilybr1355al
Mar 18, 2025
Fun and personal cooking class - Great cooking class! Michael first took us to a local market and told us some things about daily life and the local food. We then went to someon's private appartement to cook the food. Michael was very friendly and gave us clear instructions on how to prepare the food and noodles. We had a lot of fun and would recommend this cooking class!
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N3293utpierrea
Mar 14, 2025
Perfect ! - Amazing moment, market visit and then the cooking time with Jerry was perfect thanks again and sorry for the cabbage ahah :))
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Steven_r
Mar 12, 2025
An Experience you should not skip!! - 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 marketplace, where so many vegetables, meats, spices, and grains were waiting to be explored and purchased. I was also able to enjoy a variety of seasonal bites as we were walking the market and shopping for what we needed.
The host had a very clear and easy going style of communication, which made the experience fun, informative, and approachable. I loved learning about Xi'An, the noodles, a bit of history, chinese caligraphy, and the day to day culture of the people here.
This was a unique experience with a local who cares about what she does. A true highlight of my time in Xi'An!
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Susanco9101mt
Feb 10, 2025
Amazing cooking experience! - This was as much a cultural experience as a cooking class. Bruce first took us through the local market to purchase fresh supplies for our cooking adventure, while introducing us to some uniquely Chinese delights. Bruce and Lily then welcomed us into their home with exceptional hospitality. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the hands on preparation of our multi course Biang Biang noodle feast that we then shared with this delightful family. We will remember them all fondly each time we prepare this delicious meal back in the US.
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Glendap2021
Jan 13, 2025
Incredible! - Really, really, beautiful experience! We were in three (my wife, my 10 years old daughter and me) and Bruce brought us to a spice market close to their house to buy the vegetables, the meat, etc... Then we went to their house: they offered us fruits, cakes and tea. Then we started to cook with Lily: we did the dough, we cut the vegetables, we cooked them and then we prepared the "biang biang" with our dough and with the Lily's dough. Then we cooked this noodles and we ate with their family: we had the noodles that we did and some other cold dished prepared by Lily.
Really, really suggested and really, really beautiful experience and atmosphere.
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Jaij697
Jan 9, 2025
Such a great day! - We had the best time learning to make biang biang noodles with Bruce and Lily! The market visit was also a really interesting insight into the average Xi’an locals shopping experience. Bruce was so knowledgeable and we had so many interesting chats with him. They also very kindly adapted the class to be vegetarian for us. We had such a lovely day and of course the noodles were delicious! Highly recommend!!
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Callie_m
Jan 6, 2025
Wonderful! - Had a great time making WAY too many noodles and learning the history of noodles in China. I will definitely be able to recreate them when I go home!
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