5 Food & Show Nights Worth Going Hungry For

1.Hanoi: Street Food Walking Tour & Water Puppet Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in Hanoi’s Old Quarter for three hours of local food tastings, drinks, history, and street-life lessons. Then attend a water puppet show at Thang Long Theatre. Guides such as Lee, Julie, Gene, and Sarah are praised for friendly explanations and thoughtful food choices.

“Hanbah, my guide, was very intent on my choices for food. She asked questions to ensure I had new food experience while in Hanoi. It was so much food and I learned a lot about the food culture. The puppet show was magical.”

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2.Xi’an: Great Tang Dynasty Night Show & Dumpling Meal Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 177 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $34Best value

Spend an evening with Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty music and dance show, a five-scene production about Empress Wu Zetian, court life, religion, and military power. Choose show-only, dumpling dinner, transfer, or combined options. English and Chinese screen text helps you follow along.

“What an amazing experience!!! Show is wonderful!! Too much food (do not eat beforehand!!!) Very much worth while to get together with a driver pick up!”

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3.Lucha Libre wrestling show, tacos and beer with artist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $70Top rated

Join guides Fernanda or Leo for tacos, a drink, and a short introduction to Mexican Lucha Libre before heading to Arena México. You’ll learn the chants, rules, and story behind the masks, then watch several matches. Expect walking, stairs, cash-only purchases, and seating that may be far from the ring.

“I had an amazing time at the Lucha Libre night! The energy in the arena was incredible, the wrestlers put on an unforgettable show, and the tacos and beer made the whole experience even better. Our tour guide, Fernanda, was both professional and super fun—she kept the group engaged, shared great insights, and made the night run smoothly. Definitely a must-do experience!”

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4.Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket Optional Dumplings or Royal Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · from $37

Spend an evening at Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty Theatre with an hour-long song and dance performance backed by a live Chinese orchestra. Choose a show-only ticket, a dumpling banquet, or a royal dinner. English story screens help you follow the scenes, and organizer Corsen Feng has helped arrange thoughtful support for special occasions.

“The show was amazing, but royal dinner is nothing special, it would be better if you eat some food before”

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5.Skip the Line: Xi’an Tang Dynasty Show Ticket & Dumpling Dinner or Royal Banquet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $37

Spend an evening at Xi’an’s Tang Dynasty Palace with a 7:30 pm music and dance performance, plus an optional 6 pm dumpling dinner or Royal Banquet. You collect your mobile-ticket admission at the reservation desk. The show suits families and first-time visitors, but seat location depends on booking time and price.

“Fantastic performance, mesmerizing costumes and great music. The staff was also very friendly, I would definitely recommend”

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