Shanghai Local Food Tour

Authentic Shanghai Food Tour

Shanghai soup dumplings xiaolongbao
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From USD $198

per person

Free cancellation

up to 24 hours before the experience starts

3 hours (approx.)
Small group experience
All food and drink tastings included
Meet at Exit 2, South Huangpi Road Metro Station

Itinerary

1

Xintiandi

Meet your guide at the Huangpi Nan Road metro station and walk to Xintiandi. Start with the famous soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) - learn proper technique from your guide.

45 minutes

2

Former French Concession

Walk 15 minutes to Yunnan Road. Visit three traditional restaurants serving authentic Shanghainese dishes: scallion oil noodles, red-braised pork, spring rolls, and more.

50 minutes

3

People's Square

Sample parched chicken, roasted duck, candied lotus rice, and desserts. Enjoy green tea between stops. Tour ends near People's Square.

50 minutes

What's Included

Local Guide

Knowledgeable English-speaking guide who shares the history and culture of Shanghai through food.

All Food Tastings

Soup dumplings, scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, red-braised pork, roasted duck, spring rolls, and desserts. More than enough for a full meal.

Drinks Included

Green tea between stops. Local beer or dessert for late night sessions.

Dietary Options

Vegetarian options available. Please advise dietary requirements at time of booking.

Meeting Point

Address: 333 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shanghai

Exit 2, Site of the first CPC national congress - South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1)

About the Host

Desmond - DDC Founder

Desmond

Founder of Deep Dive China

Hello, I'm the founder of DDC. I provide a unique, multi-regional lens on China's urban narrative, backed by 15 years of experience in Shanghai and Beijing. At DDC, we manage everything in-house to ensure that, from start to finish, we are fully responsible for your entire experience.

Languages

EnglishMandarinBeijing Dialect
IELTS 8.5

Education

Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

Master of Education

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