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Xiamen Private Food Tour: Authentic Local Food, Eye-Opening Seafood Market & Historic Arcade Streets

Oyster Omelet

Eighth Sea Food market

Seafood

Xiamen specialty snacks

Xiamen specialty

Eighth Sea Food market

Fishball

Seafood

Peanut soup

Eighth Sea Food market

Xiamen specialty snacks

Peanut soup

Local food

Eighth Sea Food market

Local love it

Xiamen specialty snacks

Zhongshan Pedestrian Road

Xiamen specialty

Zhongshan Pedestrian Road

Local food

Zhongshan Pedestrian Road

Xiamen Private Food Tour: Authentic Local Food, Eye-Opening Seafood Market & Historic Arcade Streets

Food & Drink

Joined 2025

Daslie W.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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Xiamen

Chinese (Simplified) (Native), Chinese (Traditional), English, Japanese

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Daslie W.)

Up to 15 people

This private tour explores everyday Xiamen through food and history, visiting the Eighth Seafood Market and Zhongshan Pedestrian Road — where locals eat, shop, and live.

You’ll taste classic Xiamen snacks at carefully selected local eateries, trying only each shop’s signature dish at a relaxed pace.

This is not a typical tourist food tour, but a thoughtful local experience — perfect for travelers who want to eat well, eat smart, and experience Xiamen like a local.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Tourist ‘s Hotel

- At tourist ‘s hotel (in Xiamen) Or we can meet as per tourist demands

09:30 AM

Eighth Sea Food market

Eighth Sea Food market, with a century old history, is the oldest and largest fresh food market in Xiamen that has survived wars and waves of modern development.

Located right next to the harbor, fishermen in the past could bring their catch straight from the docks to the market within minutes. Because of this, locals often call it “Xiamen’s Seafood Museum.”

Today, you’ll find an impressive variety of fresh seafood alongside long-standing local eateries. Walking through the market is an eye-opening experience and a great way to understand Xiamen’s everyday food culture and coastal lifestyle.

10:30 AM

Zhongshan Pedestrian Road

Zhongshan Pedestrian Road is Xiamen’s most iconic and historic commercial street, and the oldest and most vibrant areas. Lined with well-preserved Southeast Asian–style arcaded buildings, the street carries generations of local memories and everyday urban life.

Walking beneath the covered arcades, you’ll experience the layers of old Xiamen’s history alongside the energy of a constantly evolving modern city.

More than a place for shopping or photos, Zhongshan Road is a street where Xiamen’s past and present can be truly understood — through its architecture, street scenes, and local food culture.

Ending Point

Zhongshan Pedestrian Road

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

4 hour-Guided tour by a certified English-speaking local guide

Insurance

Hotel pick-up and drop-off via taxi within Siming and Huli districts

What‘s not included

Personal expenses

Food and drinks

Tour Important Information

1. This tour involves some walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

2. Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

3. Snack stops might open at different times, and we may adjust the plan depending on the group size.

4. If you prefer to upgrade into a private car for the round-trip instead of taxi for the trip, please contact me in advance — the additional fee depends on the number of people and the type of vehicle.

Important message from the supplier

Please contact me if you want a 100% customized tour plan.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2025

Daslie W.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Daslie W.

Your Certified Native Multilingual Guide | Xiamen Specialist & Experienced Southern China Host

Hi. 你好

Nice to meet you. I'm Wei. Your Certified, Multilingual Experienced Tour Guide based in Xiamen, Fujian, China.

With experience traveling across Fujian Province (including Quanzhou, Zhangzhou, and Fuzhou) and can also arrange travel to neighboring regions, including Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta (Suzhou, Hangzhou), Guangdong (Cantonese and Hakka regions such as Chaozhou, Shantou, Meizhou and Guangzhou), and Jiangxi (Wangxian Valley, Wuyuan), and beyond.

Xiamen and its vicinity is full of life and colors — embraced by mountains and the sea, rich in history, charming architecture, and delicious local food & tea, and home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites.

My Background & Expertise

· Certified English-Speaking Tour Guide

· Deep Passion for Chinese History and Culture

· Multilingual — EN /CN / Hokkien / Cantonese / JP (basic)

Whether you're eager to explore lesser-known and off-the-beaten-path destinations, or simply want to taste, hear, and feel the city like a local — I’ve got you covered.

Feel free to reach out anytime. I’d love to show you the most authentic, flavorful, and unforgettable side of Xiamen, its vicinity and Southern China.

Reviews

Bing han C.

5 / 5

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“A wonderful family trip with Daslie”

One of the best family vacation that we had. Daslie is the most resourceful and considerate guide we’ve ever met. She is very proficient in both English and Mandarin which makes communication a breeze. The tour turned out well and everyone in our family enjoyed the tour and her company. I could tell that a lot of work went on behind her scenes. She pre-planned every tour, every detail and prepared for every contingency. She carries around a large backpack (must have been heavy!) with lots of stuffs to keep us comfortable, like fans and snacks in case anyone needs. She’s definitely well prepared. It must be her gentle nature and caring self that carried thru to the way she engages with everyone in the family and made everyone feel welcomed and at ease. As a result, we could focus on spending time and enjoying as a family and not having to worry about anything else. This valuable time together is something we treasure a lot. We could experience the many facets of Xiamen that we never would have seen by ourselves. Thank you, Daslie, for all the arrangements, for your friendship and most of all, for being you.