Authentic Local Food and Culture private Tour in Shanghai





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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Shanghai’s diverse food scene can be daunting for first-time visitors. Opt for an authentic taste of Shanghai on a food tour, a great cultural introduction to China’s second city. Sample a dozen traditional Shanghai dishes—noodles, buns, and soup dumplings—and receive restaurant recommendations to enjoy throughout your vacation. Morning, lunch, evening, and late-night tours allow you to fit this Chinese food experience into any travel itinerary. ·Guarantee a great Chinese culinary experience on a Shanghai food tour ·Receive ample restaurant recommendations to ensure a trip full of great food ·Sample Shanghai specialties and learn little-known facts about local culture ·Choose from several departure times to suit every schedule
What's Included
Included
Food and drink tastings (enough for breakfast, lunch or dinner)
Local guide
Local beer or desert for late night session
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Please meet up at Exit 2, Site of the first CPC national congress-South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1). Or Take Didi (the Chinese version of Uber) to No333 Huaihai Road which is the front door of Xintiandi Plaza. 你好,请带我去上海地铁1号线一大会址-黄陂南路站2号出口,或者淮海中路333号新天地广场正门.
End point
Tour will end around the People Square.
Itinerary
Stop 1
45 minutes
Stop 1
Meet your guide at the Huangpi Nan Road metro station and depart on foot for the Xintiandi area of Shanghai. Start with a taste of notable soup dumplings and learn from your guide about their construction, including the savory meat filling and flavorful broth.
Stop 2
50 minutes
Stop 2
Afterward, its a 15-minute walk to Yunnan Road, where you'll sit down alongside local residents catching up with their friends at three traditional restaurants and one dessert shop. On the way, notice French lane apartments of the French Concession give way to Chinese stone houses, called shikumen, and observe daily life among the street vendors, office workers, and mahjong players.
Stop 3
50 minutes
Stop 3
Sample authentic Shanghainese dishes, such as parched chicken, red-braised pork, scallion oil noodles, roasted duck, candied lotus rice, and spring rolls. Between food stops, you're offered green or black tea while your guide shares insights and anecdotes about Shanghai.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Children under 3 are free of charge
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Other
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Other
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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