Old Shanghai Food and Walking Tour

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Summary

Meet up with your tour guide and group of fellow food-lovers near People's Square to embark on your 3-hour food walking tour. Set off through the back streets of Old Shanghai, learning about the culinary culture and history of the bustling city as you stroll. Stop at traditional restaurants and street vendors alike over the course of eight tastings. Pass some of the last remaining collective housing, or shikumen, in the city and see where vendors from the Gansu and Xinjiang provinces sell their traditional foods.  Your tastings will include some of the following (menu subject to change): • Xinjiang (stone-oven naan) • Chang shou mian (longevity noodles) • Xie ke huang (crab shell pastry) • Sheng jian bao (pan-fried dumplings) • Xiao long bao (baked dumplings) • Deep-fried wontons • Stir-fried bullfrog • Traditional Chinese yellow wine • Popular Shanghainese dessertsAll tastings are included, and add up to a full meal.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
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Why take this tour?

Sample traditional Shanghainese specialties while immersed in the atmospheric streets of Old Shanghai on this 3-hour walking tour for food-lovers. Your guide includes up to eight tastings, with a mixture of street food stands and traditional eateries. Try classic specialties like 'sheng jian bao' (pan-fried dumplings) to local favorites like Bullfrog stir-fry.

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What’s included?

  • Food tastings

  • Local guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transportation to/from attractions

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Eating Adventures Shanghai Food Tours

About operator:

Eating Adventures offers foodie tours of Old Shanghai. Immerse yourself in local neighbourhoods whilst tasting authentic and traditional Shanghainese cuisine. The tour includes 6 - 8 tastings including popular shanghai favourites Xiao Long Bao and Sheng Jian Bao. All guides are fully licensed local Chinese guides - no expat guides! Tours can be conducted in English or Mandarin.

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