Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession
In 1936, half of Shanghai was controlled by foreign powers. For decades, its had a negative birth rate and millions of immigrants, meaning the inheritance of the true cuisine of old Shanghai is limited to select insiders. On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes on a journey through the clandestine cuisine of old-Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.
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Group Tour
Your tour group departs from meeting point at 6:30pm.
What's included in Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Former French Concession
In 1936, half of Shanghai was controlled by foreign powers. For decades, its had a negative birth rate and millions of immigrants, meaning the inheritance of the true cuisine of old Shanghai is limited to select insiders. On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes on a journey through the clandestine cuisine of old-Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.
Huijin Shopping Mall(Zhao Jia bang road)
Xiaolongbao (local for soup dumplings) are Shanghai’s most famous claim to fame, but do you know how to tell the good from the great? We’ll let you know at our favorite local dumpling joint that can compete with the touristy Michelin recommended restaurants.
Scallion noodles, dumplings with sesame sauce, local curry, and more! Don’t forget to check out the kitchen on your way in, the labor intensive pan-fried-bun making process has been selected as Local Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- Soda/Pop
- All food at 4+ sit-down, safe to eat restaurants
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Small-group tour (2-12 people)
- Vegetarian friendly (with advance notice)
- Unlimited local beer, soda, and bottled water
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Signup and advance payment are required
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- This tour starts at Exit 5 of Jiashan Road Subway Station Exit 5 in the heart of the French Concession. Please refer to your voucher for meeting location details.
End Points
- The tour ends a 10-minute walk from South Shaanxi Road Subway Station.
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Meeting Location: Jiashan Road Subway Station, Exit 5, Street Level Subway Directions(strongly recommended): Jiashan Road Subway Station services lines 9 and 12. Follow signs to Exit 5 and go upstairs. Your guide will be upstairs, outside the exit, waiting for you. Show Your Taxi/Didi: 嘉善路地铁站5出口 (Please note: traffic will be heavy around this area during rush hour. Please allow plenty of extra time) Google Map:https://maps.app.goo.gl/qgXjwpmFCnpd9PTa6 (requires a VPN in China) Chinese Map: https://j.map.baidu.com/43/Sm
