Shanghai for Food Lovers
Shanghai, China
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Join this Shanghai tour and get caught up in an avalanche of noodles, buns, mooncakes, and pancakes. A local guide will show you the way and teach you some local lingo to ensure an embarrassment-free ordering and eating experience.
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Highlights
- Sample a huge variety of yummy Chinese delicacies and specialties
- Explore different sides of the local food culture at restaurants, markets, and food stores
- Learn all about local favourites and popular dishes in Shanghai
- Discover tips and tricks to finding the freshest produce in markets
- Pick up some Chinese phrases so you can order like a local
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- Meeting point:
Entrance to Jing'an Temple: #1686, Nanjing West Rd, Shanghai
- Starting time: 4.00 PM
- Ending point:
Jing'an Temple.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, snack samples.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional snack / food purchases of your own choice, tips / gratuities for your guide.
Made by foodies, for foodies, this Shanghai food tour was designed for those who love to nibble, munch, and completely devour authentic Chinese cuisine.
You’ll meet your food-loving local guide at the Jing’an Temple and then be taken to your first tasty stop, one of the most renowned vegetarian noodle restaurants in town. Here you’ll be able to sample different veggie options and your guide will give you recommendations and tips about the most popular things on the menu.
From here, your Shanghai culinary tour will head to a typical Chinese food store where locals go to shop for all the ingredients used in traditional family dishes. In this store you’ll be spoilt for choice with the array of snack samples on offer! Your guide will be able to give you pointers on what to choose, such as the pork mooncake, an unmissable Shanghai treat, yaxue fensi tang (duck blood tofu and rice noodle soup), and ma la tang (spicy vegetarian soup).
Next you’ll take a walk through a residential area in Shanghai where you’ll gain an insight into the daily lives of the locals and your belly can have a little break… but not for too long! After this meander through a homely neighbourhood, you’ll stop at a fresh food market where you’ll learn all about the balanced diet of the locals. Our local guide will let you in on the secrets about how to pick up the freshest produce in the market, tips that you will even be able to use for your own shopping at home!
The final stop on this Shanghai food tour will be at a traditional Chinese restaurant famous for its bakery packed full of delicious bites. From xie ke bao (crab shell pie) to sheng jian bao (fried buns), cong you bing (green onion pancakes) - this place has it all. There couldn’t be a better finale for your Shanghai food experience! If you’re having trouble choosing, your local guide will be able to point out the delicacies and local favourites, and you can pick and choose with others in your group so that you have the chance to taste as much as possible. Your guide will also be able to teach you some Chinese phrases so that you can order from the staff just like the locals do. Don’t be shy – they’ll love it!
Your Shanghai tour will finish in the same spot as it began, and your local guide will be able to give you directions either back to your accommodation, or to other popular hangouts to continue on your Shanghai adventure. When it comes to food tours in Shanghai, this is one you just can't miss.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English speaking guide, snack samples.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional snack / food purchases of your own choice, tips / gratuities for your guide.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: During national holidays and on weekends sights in Shanghai can be extremely crowded. If you wish to avoid the busiest times we recommend visiting Shanghai outside of these periods or taking your Urban Adventure on a week day. Although on this tour, no major tourist sites in Shanghai will be visited, but if in any case of extreme weather condition or government restriction, we'll reserve the right to change the plan of the tour with the effort of delivering a similar experience.
Child Policy: Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
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