Biang Biang Noodles Cooking Experience

Summary

Your local expert will meet you up at Hilton Xian Hotel at 9:00 a.m and you will stop by a local market first. In the hustling and bustling market, you will see multifarious vegetables and seasoning fruits neatly stacked, spices stored in old bags, fresh meats hung on walls, and other food ingredients on sale. Replete with local morning market culture, you will go to a quiet private courtyard nearby the City Wall. Welcomed by our staff, you will be served with a cup of fresh green tea to relax a little.Today’s main dish will be this unique noodles. You will prepare the flour dough first by mixing the water and flour in a certain ratio. Then press the dough into round flat shape and cut it into strips. Now comes the most important part, pull the strips into long thin noodles. This requires a lot of strength and technique. Finishing the pulling, the noodles are ready for boiling. Cover the boiled noodles with prepared sauces and pour hot oil on it, a bowl of Biang Biang Noodles is done! You will enjoy what you have made, which can be quite fulfilling. After the meal, you will be served with fruits or local snacks as desserts. The tour draws to an end by now.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

In this 3 hours tour, you will have a whole experience of living like a local in this old city. Follow your local expert, you will dive deeper in the local market and know a variety of spices and ingredients, and even utensils for cooking. After the market visiting, you will get to an off-the-beaten courtyard and sip a cup of green tea and enjoy a tranquil time. Following that will be a life-long memory of Biang Biang Noodles Cooking experience. You will learn how to make flour dough, how to pull the flour strips and how to make the delicious sauces. At the end of the tour, you will get the recipe for the dish and a certificate issued by us.

What’s included?

  • Lunch/dinner, depending on which option you choose.

  • English-speaking tour guide service fee.

  • Snacks

  • Private transportation

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Lily's Private Tours

About operator:

Lilysun’s private tours specialises in private, inexpensive but amazing travel experiences. With years of experience, Lilysun has crafted the best of Xi’an and China into fascinating tours that meet the tastes of her diverse and demanding customers. Lilysun strives to make every minute of your experience enjoyable and worth every penny you paid.

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