4 China Tuk Tuk Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Xi’an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 715 reviews · from $73Our pick

Start at 6 pm near Xi’an’s Drum Tower area and ride by tuk-tuk through narrow lanes inside the city wall. Stop at 4 to 5 family-run eateries for local dishes such as biang biang noodles and gourd chicken, then finish with craft beer at a local brewery. Guides have included Buren, Amber, Michelle, and Jerry.

“This tour was thoughtfully planned out. From the different food stops to traveling around in the tuk tuk, it made the experience seamless. My guide Amber was enthusiastic and energetic which makes the biggest difference between a good tour to a great tour. Highly recommend this tour but please make sure you come hungry!”

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2.Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu’s Local Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $73

Ride a private tuk-tuk through Chengdu at dinner time, stopping at four or five local restaurants for Sichuan specialties, street crepes, wontons, noodles, and more. Guides such as Fiona, George, Jaz, and Monica explain the food and customs. The evening ends with plum wine at a retro bar.

“I didn’t know Chengdu was known for food (except hotpot) until I did this tour! The city has lots of dishes to eat from which we tried! Good variety of food and places to eat. Fiona and Monica were great guides, very enthusiastic and gave us lots of information. Really nice to finish off the tour in an old school bar, playing Mahjong and drinking plum wine! Would highly recommend!”

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3.Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 73 reviews · from $77

Spend about three hours exploring Beijing’s old hutongs by rickshaw, visiting a local home, climbing the Drum or Bell Tower, and tasting Chinese tea. Hotel pickup is included within the Fourth Ring Road. Guide quality can vary, and some departures add silk or shopping stops.

“An interesting experience seeing the old Chinese homes situated around the river. We had the opportunity to visit briefly with a family and were shown miniature glass bottle painting, which was interesting. There was no pressure to buy and we enjoyed our experience. Our guide and driver were excellent.”

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4.Xi’an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $58Best value

Meet an English-speaking guide, such as Buren, near Xi'an City Wall for a four-hour tuk-tuk food tour. Visit 4 to 5 family-run eateries and street stalls in the Muslim Quarter, sample breakfast dishes, browse an old local market, and enjoy unlimited food and drinks in a group of fewer than 10.

“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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