Late Night Food Tour in Shanghai's French Concession
by Shanghai Foodie
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The tour lasts three hours and begins at 8:30 p.m. near Huangpi Nan Road metro station in Shanghai. Participants meet the local guide and walk to the Xintiandi area for the first stop, spending about fifty minutes at a restaurant known for hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles prepared by Uyghur ethnic minority cooks. Guests sit among locals to taste this dish while the guide explains the flavor of the broth, the quality of the meat filling, the texture of the dumpling skin, and the dish's history as a staple in Shanghai. Afterward, the group walks approximately fifteen minutes to Zhaozhou Road in the former French Concession, a popular late-night market visited by chef Anthony Bourdain. Here, the guide points out the transition from French-style apartments to traditional Chinese Shikumen houses. The group visits three restaurants in this neighborhood to try various local dishes and observe how residents eat and live. The final part of the tour takes place at People’s Square, where participants spend about fifty minutes sampling street barbecue items such as lamb kebabs, beef skewers, grilled eggplant, stir-fried chives, shiitake mushrooms, five-spice boiled crayfish, fried pot stickers, marinated edamame, and braised pork belly. Local craft beer is served between stops, and the guide provides commentary on Shanghai's culinary traditions. All food tastings combined provide enough for a full dinner. Bottled water, tea, and coffee are included. The tour operates in all weather conditions and requires comfortable walking shoes. Vegetarian options are available upon request at booking, and any dietary requirements should be advised in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Xintiandi
The group meets near Huangpi Nan Road metro station at 8:30 p.m. and proceeds on foot to Xintiandi. Here, they stop at a local restaurant known for hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles made by the Uyghur ethnic minority. Guests sit alongside locals and taste the dish while discussing the broth flavor, meat filling quality, and dumpling skin texture, as well as the dish’s history in Shanghai.
50 min
Former French Concession
The tour continues with a 15-minute walk to Zhaozhou Road, a popular night market visited by chef Anthony Bourdain. The guide points out the change where French-style apartments meet traditional Chinese Shikumen houses. The group visits three restaurants here to sample local dishes and observe the lifestyle of native residents.
45 min
People’s Square
At People’s Square, the group tastes various street barbecues including lamb kebabs, beef skewers, grilled eggplant, stir-fried chives, shiitake mushrooms, five-spice boiled crayfish, freshly fried pot stickers, marinated edamame beans, and braised pork belly. Between stops, local craft beer is served while the guide explains Shanghai’s culinary culture.
50 min
Meeting point
Please meet up at Exit 2, Site of the first CPC national congress-South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1). Or Take Didi (the Chinese version of Uber) to No333 Huaihai Road which is the front door of Xintiandi Plaza. 你好，请带我去上海地铁1号线一大会址-黄陂南路站2号出口，或者淮海中路333号新天地广场正门。
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Late Night Food Tour in Shanghai's French Concession
by Shanghai Foodie
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$178Overview
The tour lasts three hours and begins at 8:30 p.m. near Huangpi Nan Road metro station in Shanghai. Participants meet the local guide and walk to the Xintiandi area for the first stop, spending about fifty minutes at a restaurant known for hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles prepared by Uyghur ethnic minority cooks. Guests sit among locals to taste this dish while the guide explains the flavor of the broth, the quality of the meat filling, the texture of the dumpling skin, and the dish's history as a staple in Shanghai. Afterward, the group walks approximately fifteen minutes to Zhaozhou Road in the former French Concession, a popular late-night market visited by chef Anthony Bourdain. Here, the guide points out the transition from French-style apartments to traditional Chinese Shikumen houses. The group visits three restaurants in this neighborhood to try various local dishes and observe how residents eat and live. The final part of the tour takes place at People’s Square, where participants spend about fifty minutes sampling street barbecue items such as lamb kebabs, beef skewers, grilled eggplant, stir-fried chives, shiitake mushrooms, five-spice boiled crayfish, fried pot stickers, marinated edamame, and braised pork belly. Local craft beer is served between stops, and the guide provides commentary on Shanghai's culinary traditions. All food tastings combined provide enough for a full dinner. Bottled water, tea, and coffee are included. The tour operates in all weather conditions and requires comfortable walking shoes. Vegetarian options are available upon request at booking, and any dietary requirements should be advised in advance.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Xintiandi
The group meets near Huangpi Nan Road metro station at 8:30 p.m. and proceeds on foot to Xintiandi. Here, they stop at a local restaurant known for hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles made by the Uyghur ethnic minority. Guests sit alongside locals and taste the dish while discussing the broth flavor, meat filling quality, and dumpling skin texture, as well as the dish’s history in Shanghai.
50 min
Former French Concession
The tour continues with a 15-minute walk to Zhaozhou Road, a popular night market visited by chef Anthony Bourdain. The guide points out the change where French-style apartments meet traditional Chinese Shikumen houses. The group visits three restaurants here to sample local dishes and observe the lifestyle of native residents.
45 min
People’s Square
At People’s Square, the group tastes various street barbecues including lamb kebabs, beef skewers, grilled eggplant, stir-fried chives, shiitake mushrooms, five-spice boiled crayfish, freshly fried pot stickers, marinated edamame beans, and braised pork belly. Between stops, local craft beer is served while the guide explains Shanghai’s culinary culture.
50 min
Meeting point
Please meet up at Exit 2, Site of the first CPC national congress-South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1). Or Take Didi (the Chinese version of Uber) to No333 Huaihai Road which is the front door of Xintiandi Plaza. 你好，请带我去上海地铁1号线一大会址-黄陂南路站2号出口，或者淮海中路333号新天地广场正门。
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.