• Flavors of Shanghai: A Culinary & Cultural Journey

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2334

    Destination: Shanghai

Duration

2 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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This journey through Shanghai blends the city’s rich culinary heritage with its layered urban culture. From traditional street snacks and historic gardens to elegant local dining and tree-lined former concessions, you will experience how food connects with everyday life in one of Asia’s most dynamic cities. Along the way, explore bustling markets, taste regional specialties, enjoy classic Shanghainese cuisine, and discover how old and new Shanghai come together through its flavours, streets, and daily rhythms.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1-2ShanghaiThe Bund, Yu Garden, Street Food Tour in Shanghai’s Old Street, Shanghai Tower
3-4ShanghaiFormer French Concession, Food and Lifestyle Discovery, Song Tea Ritual
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Itinerary

Arrive in Shanghai and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax or explore at your own pace. If time permits, you may take a stroll along Nanjing Road, where bright lights, local snacks, and lively crowds offer an easy introduction to the city’s atmosphere.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Begin at The Bund, where colonial-era architecture stands in striking contrast to the modern skyline across the Huangpu River. Continue to Yu Garden, a refined example of classical Chinese garden design, where pavilions, rockeries, and quiet courtyards create a sense of calm within the city.

From here, step into the surrounding old street and market for a relaxed food walk at lunchtime. As you wander through narrow lanes, sample Shanghai-style snacks such as stir-fried noodles, xiaolongbao, osmanthus cakes, pan-fried buns, and traditional mung bean soup, for a casual yet authentic introduction to the city’s everyday flavors.

Move to the Shanghai Museum East, where cultural heritage is presented through a modern design, before continuing to Shanghai Tower for sweeping views over the city’s skyline.

Later, you are free to explore Shanghai’s vibrant dining scene at your leisure, with the option of riverside dining overlooking the illuminated Huangpu River and its dazzling skyline, paired with refined, locally inspired Shanghainese cuisine.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Kick off your morning on Taikang Road, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of the neighborhood market. Next, visit Tianzifang and Sinan Road, where you can meander through the artistic spaces before enjoying a leisurely walk in Fuxing Park and along the tree-lined streets of Anfu Road, celebrated for their charming boutique cafés and laid-back city vibe.

Lunch is a highlight at a carefully selected villa-style restaurant on Anfu Road, where classic Chinese ingredients are reimagined through contemporary fusion cuisine in a refined setting. In the afternoon, you will step into a traditional Song-style tea experience, exploring the ritual and aesthetics of Chinese tea culture.

For dinner, you are free to explore local restaurants at your own pace, with recommendations including classic Shanghai dishes such as braised pork, stir-fried river shrimp, steamed fish, and seasonal bamboo shoots.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward journey. As you leave Shanghai, the journey concludes with lasting impressions of its flavours, from street snacks and traditional dishes to modern dining and everyday café culture.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
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