3hr Exploring with a Local
Authentic Xi'an Food Cooking Class with a Chinese Mom
Authentic Xi'an Food Cooking Class with a Chinese Mom
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Immerse yourself in the heart of Xi’an’s culinary traditions on this hands-on cooking adventure!
Begin by exploring a bustling local market, where you’ll shop for fresh ingredients like spices, vegetables, and meats, learning how to select the best produce like a true Xi’an local.
Then, step into a welcoming home kitchen to master the art of crafting iconic dish--savory dumplings (jiaozi) and noodles from scratch. Your friendly host will guide you through time-honored techniques, sharing stories of Xi’an’s food culture along the way.
Finally, sit down to savor the flavors of your homemade feast, paired with local tea and lively conversation.
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What to expect
🍜 Shop at a vibrant market & connect with local vendors
🥟 Learn to make Xi’an’s famed noodles and dumplings
🏠 Cook in a cozy home kitchen with a welcoming family
🎉 Enjoy a delicious meal + take home recipes to impress!
Why we love this experience
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Carlos(Venezuela)
“What an incredible experience! It felt like cooking with a friend while sharing stories, laughter, and delicious food. We prepared the meal in her home alongside her mother, a truly lovely woman with a special talent for flavor. I couldn't recommend this enough! It was so much fun and gave me an authentic, local experience you won't find on any typical tour.”
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Marcus(Britain)
"We loved our tour with Dafu! We started by making dough at her house, then explored local food markets and learned lots about ingredients in Chinese cooking! Dafu and her mum were incredibly hospitable, and we then spent the afternoon making dumplings and biang biang noodles which was one of the best meals of our trip! Delicious! Dafu even bought me a cake when she realised it was my birthday! We had an amazing time cooking and the experience was one of our favourites whilst in China! We would recommend this tour to anyone in Xi’an! Thanks Dafu!"
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Iza(Sweden)
“Wow, phenomenal experience. Blew my mind. We went to a local market then had TONS of hands-on noodles making. Kneading the dough, chopping tomatoes and chives and these really cool ash-covered translucent eggs. Made both spinach dough and biang biang dough. Very comprehensive and exciting. And also amazing tea and cute cat.”