Xiamen Street Food & Old Town Evening Walk

Xiamen's food scene is best explored on foot, after the heat of the day fades. This 3.5-hour evening walk takes you through the old streets around Zhongshan Road and Siming, stopping at family-run stalls and a traditional market. Your guide explains what you're eating, how it's made and why locals love it.

Sample itinerary

• 17:30 Hotel pickup
• 18:00 Start walking at Zhongshan Road area; taste satay noodles and oyster omelette
• 18:50 Explore the old lanes of Siming; try peanut soup and spring rolls
• 19:40 Visit a traditional wet market (still open in the evening)
• 20:20 Finish with seafood skewers or a local dessert
• 21:00 Drop-off at your hotel

Good to know

This tour runs rain or shine; most stops are under arcades or indoors. Vegetarian and seafood-free options can be arranged if you tell us at least 2 days in advance. The walk covers about 2 km at a relaxed pace.

Highlights

• Guided evening walk through Zhongshan Road and the old lanes of Siming
• Taste 6–8 local specialties such as satay noodles, oyster omelette and peanut soup
• Visit a traditional wet market and learn how locals shop for seafood
• Small-group or private format with all food tastings included

What’s included

• English-speaking local food guide
• All food and drink tastings (6–8 items)
• Private air-conditioned vehicle for hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• Travel insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Xiamen city area.