Xi’an: Biangbiang Noodle Cooking Class

Highlights

• Learn to make authentic biangbiang noodles from scratch
• Enjoy a full homemade Chinese meal that you create yourself
• Experience hands-on Chinese cooking in a local home or restaurant
• Practice writing the famous “biang” character with a brush
• Take home your calligraphy artwork as a unique souvenir

About this experience

Discover the flavors of Xi’an through a hands-on cooking experience centered around its most iconic dish: biangbiang noodles. In this immersive 3-hour class, learn how to make fresh noodles from scratch—starting with kneading the dough, shaping it, and pulling it into wide, belt-like noodles. Guided step by step, gain insight into traditional Chinese cooking techniques and local food culture. Beyond the noodles, prepare a complete Chinese-style meal, including seasonal vegetable sides, a hot dish, a cold dish, and a light soup. While the food is cooking, learn to write the famous and complex Chinese character “biang” using a traditional brush on red paper. Your calligraphy will be framed and gifted to you as a meaningful souvenir from Xi’an. This experience takes place in an intimate setting. Depending on group size, it will be hosted either in a local home (for 2 guests) or in a professional restaurant kitchen (for groups of 3–5), ensuring both authenticity and comfort.

Itinerary

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What’s included

• All cooking ingredients and equipment
• Step-by-step cooking instruction
• Full meal (what you cook)
• Calligraphy materials and framed artwork
• English-speaking host & cook

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Know before you go

• Vegetarian options are available (please inform in advance)
• Group size is limited to ensure a personalized experience
• The experience is suitable for beginners—no cooking skills needed

Not suitable for

• People with gluten intolerance

Not allowed

• Alcohol and drugs

FAQ

• Do I need cooking skills? No. The class is built for complete beginners and every step is demonstrated first.

• Is there a vegetarian option? Yes — please tell us when you book so we can plan the dishes.

• Where does the class take place? It depends on group size: 2 guests are hosted in a local home, groups of 3–5 in a professional restaurant kitchen.

• Do I keep the calligraphy? Yes. Your ‘biang’ character is framed and yours to take home.

• What exactly do we eat? The noodles you pull, plus a seasonal vegetable side, a hot dish, a cold dish and a light soup — a full meal, not a tasting.