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    Shanghai Food and Culture Tour with 10 dishes and 5 eateries

    5.0(52 reviews)
    By Eastbound and BeyondProduct code 5566385P1
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    Duration

    3 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Korean, Mandarin Chinese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

    Why Travelers Love This

    5.0 rating from 52 reviews3 hoursMobile tickets

    Overview

    This is a public food tour. We'll discover the most authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine and dessert spots, sharing the fascinating stories behind the food. Along the way, we’ll pass iconic landmarks like Nanjing Road and People's Square, uncovering the untold histories behind them. This experience is perfect for both first-time visitors and long-time residents alike. Tour Highlights: 1. Enjoy authentic food in Shanghai at five time-honored restaurants 2. Savor 10 dishes like crab roe soup dumplings, pork chops, egg pancakes, dessert, and more – enough to keep you full until dinner! 3. Experience the vibrant People's Square, once a racecourse. 4. Walk along Nanjing Road and hear stories of China’s first department stores.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Local English-speaking guide

    Other

    Taxi from Xinghualou to the Bund

    Other

    Vegetarian friendly (please notify us in advance)

    Other

    A local dining guidebook

    Food and drink

    Enjoy a big traditional Chinese breakfast or dinner at five or more sit-down restaurants - local favorites! The portion would keep you full for hours after the tour!

    Not included

    Other

    Pickup or drop-off to your hotel / preferred location

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Tour meeting point: (1) Meet your guide at the intersection of Nanjing East Road and Zhejiang Middle Road. (2) Your guide will wear a brown shirt with logo "Eastbound and Beyond". (3) Nearest subway: Exit 19 of People's Square Station (4) Instruction to taxi driver: 先施大楼,南京东路和浙江中路交叉口

    End point

    Tour ending point: We will end our tour at Dahuchun which is located at Zhejiang Middle Road

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    15 minutes

    Once the commercial center of Shanghai 100 years ago, it remains bustling with shops and stores today. Discover China's first department store and its pioneering initiatives of that era

    2

    Stop 2

    30 minutes

    Visit 2 traditional time-honored restaurants. First stop is an egg pancake and rice sweets restaurant, a brand since 1875. Taste the soft, chewy glutinous rice sweets from a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Nanjing Road for over 100 years. With a perfect blend of sweet red bean and nutty sesame fillings, each bite is a delightful combination of flavors. Don't miss their made-to-order Chinese pancake, paired with a cup of soy milk. (this is only for breakfast tour) Second stop will be a soup dumplings restaurant, a brand since 1986. Gently bite into a soup dumpling, and the savory crab roe juice bursts in your mouth. Taste the delicious soup-based little wontons, another Shanghai classics.

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutes

    (Only dinner tour) Stewed milk dessert, this 19th-century southern Chinese treat, is now a national favorite, popular for its rich, creamy aroma and unique texture. For fruit lovers, there is a mango-themed dessert to choose from!

    4

    Stop 4

    30 minutes

    Stroll through People's Square to take in the city's energy and digest your feast. Experience the lively People's Park, where the weekend marriage market brings parents together to arrange matches for their children. Also check out the tallest skyscraper in Shanghai over half a century and step inside the most luxurious cinema in the Far East in the early 19th century

    5

    Stop 5

    20 minutes

    Shengjian is one of the most iconic breakfast items in Shanghai, offering a perfectly crispy skin that crunches with every bite. It pairs nicely with a comforting bowl of glass noodle soup. Hear the rivalry stories of two styles of pan fried buns, just like the debate between NY style pizza and Chicago deep dish!

    6

    Stop 6

    10 minutes

    (Only breakfast tour)Scallion pancakes, freshly made to order, are prepared by frying green onions in oil to infuse their aroma into the dough. The pancake has a layered texture that is crisp, fragrant, and deeply satisfying!

    7

    Stop 7

    30 minutes

    (Only breakfast tour) Stewed milk dessert, this 19th-century southern Chinese treat, is now a national favorite, popular for its rich, creamy aroma and unique texture. For fruit lovers, there is a mango-themed dessert to choose from!

    8

    Stop 8

    15 minutes

    (Only dinner tour)Savor tender pork belly, its lean and fatty layers melting in your mouth. Paired with Shanghai-style rice steamed with ham and vegetables, a local favorite. This comforting combo captures the essence of Shanghai cooking - the magical use of soy sauce and sugar

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

    Other

    Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately

    Other

    Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking

    Other

    Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in taxi

    Other

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Other

    This tour can be enjoyed either in the morning as a breakfast tour or in the evening as a dinner tour. There will be difference in food selection between the two, while the itinerary remains the same. The sequence of stops will be adjusted to fit the morning or evening schedule

    Health Other

    Not recommended for gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine

    Health Other

    The options for vegetarian guests may be limited, although we will do our best to accommodate

    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.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

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