Luoyang Food & Local Life Tour

Luoyang Food In-Depth Tour

Soup Culture · Street Snacks · Wet Market 2-Day Food Hunt

2 Days 1 NightsLuoyang460 – 660 USD
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Food & Local LifeStreet LifeSnack HuntingWet Market
Overview

Trip Overview

A Luoyang day begins with a bowl of soup. Over two days, follow a local foodie into old-town alleys, wet markets, and night markets, from beef soup and Bufan soup to Jiangmian noodles, potstickers, and the Water Banquet. Measure this ancient capital's everyday life with your taste buds.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

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Start the morning with the first pot of beef soup and experience local breakfast culture

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Explore the Old Town Cross Street Night Market and taste authentic local snacks

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Hunt for flavors in the wet market and learn about local ingredients and seasonings

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Learn to make Luoyang jiang noodles or potstickers hands-on

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Taste Luoyang Water Banquet and experience the soup-based feast

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Visit specialty soup shops for bufan soup, hulatang, and more

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Led by a local food guide, no disappointing choices

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Small group travel, eating and chatting as you go

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYLuoyang
Day 1 Old Town Flavor Hunt and Night Market
BreakfastIncluded · Old Town Beef Soup Shop · First pot beef soup
MorningAt 8:00 AM, drink beef soup in the Old Town, then visit Minzhu Street Wet Market to learn about local vegetables, spices, and traditional pastries.
LunchIncluded · Old Town Snack Shop · Bufan soup + jiang noodles
AfternoonFor lunch, taste bufan soup and jiang noodles; in the afternoon, stroll around Lijing Gate and Cross Street, freely tasting snacks such as potstickers and hulatang.
DinnerNot included · Night market at own expense
EveningIn the evening, head to Cross Street Night Market, eating while strolling; recommended: grilled gluten, boiled beef tripe, and Luoyang potstickers; overnight near the Old Town.
TransportWalking + private car transfersStay4-star hotel in Luoyang city area
2DAYLuoyang
Day 2 Water Banquet and Cooking Experience
BreakfastIncluded · In the hotel · Buffet breakfast
MorningIn the morning, join a Luoyang Water Banquet or jiang noodle cooking class and learn to make 2-3 specialty dishes with a local chef.
LunchIncluded · Cooking classroom · Homemade dishes
AfternoonFor lunch, enjoy the dishes you made; in the afternoon, go to Zhenbutong to taste authentic Water Banquet and learn about the culture of its 24 dishes.
DinnerIncluded · Zhenbutong Water Banquet · Water Banquet experience
EveningIn the evening, free time or transfer to the station/airport.
TransportPrivate car transfersStayNone
Hotels

Hotel Reference

DestinationHotelRatingRoom typeNights
Luoyang4-star hotel in Luoyang city area4-starStandard twin room1 night
Activities

Recommended Activities

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Old Town Cross Street

Luoyang Old Town food street, with a lively night market.

Lijing Gate
Lijing Gate

An iconic gate of Luoyang Old Town, surrounded by many snacks.

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Minzhu Street Wet Market

A traditional wet market frequented by locals.

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Zhenbutong Water Banquet

A representative Luoyang Water Banquet restaurant, a century-old brand.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

ItemDestinationDetailsCurrencyFeeRemark
Luoyang Water Banquet Cooking ClassLuoyang2-hour class with a local chef to learn to cook Luoyang Water Banquet dishesCNYPrice upon requestAdvance reservation required
Food Photography TourLuoyangProfessional photographer accompanies the food exploration journeyCNYPrice upon requestAdvance reservation required
Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

  • 1 night of 4-star hotel accommodation in downtown Luoyang (breakfast included)
  • Private car and driver service throughout the trip
  • Led by a food guide
  • Meals listed in the itinerary (3 main meals)
  • Cooking class fee
  • Travel accident insurance

Not Included

  • Round-trip transportation to and from Luoyang
  • Personal spending at night markets
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Single room supplement
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Additional expenses caused by force majeure
Notes

Good to Know

  • This itinerary focuses on food experiences. Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions.
  • The cooking class requires advance reservation and a vegetarian version is available.
  • Night market snacks are at your own expense. It is recommended to carry cash or use mobile payment.

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