Shanghai Food Tour in Central Shanghai: Huangpi Road, Xintiandi & French Concession
by Shanghai Foodie
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This food tour in central Shanghai follows the historic Huangpi Road, which once marked the boundary between the old French Concession and local Shanghai neighborhoods. Over about three hours, participants sample a variety of traditional Shanghainese dishes including soup dumplings with black vinegar, parched chicken, steamed buns, scallion oil noodles, and more. The walk begins at Huangpi Nan Road metro station and moves to the Xintiandi area where guests try soup dumplings while learning about their ingredients and preparation. Next, the tour continues on foot to Yunnan Road in the former French Concession. Along the route, participants observe different architectural styles, such as French lane apartments and Chinese stone houses known as shikumen. The group visits three traditional restaurants and a dessert shop, sharing meals with local diners and watching street life including vendors, office workers, and mahjong players. The final stop is near People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang), where the menu includes parched chicken, red-braised pork, scallion oil noodles, roasted duck, candied lotus rice, and spring rolls. Between dishes, guests receive green or black tea and hear commentary from the guide about Shanghai’s cultural and social background. Multiple departure times are available, including a late-night session starting at 8:30 PM, which offers views of Shanghai by night plus craft beer or dessert with fresh hand-pulled beef noodles and lamb kebab. The tour is conducted on foot and includes food and drink tastings sufficient for a full meal. A local guide accompanies the group throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Xintiandi
The tour starts at Huangpi Nan Road metro station with a walk to the Xintiandi area. Here, participants try soup dumplings featuring a savory meat filling and broth, while the guide explains how they are made. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Former French Concession
After a 15-minute walk, the group reaches Yunnan Road in the former French Concession. Guests visit three traditional restaurants and a dessert shop, sharing the dining experience with local residents. Along the way, they notice the transition from French lane apartments to Chinese shikumen stone houses and observe street vendors, office workers, and people playing mahjong. This stop lasts approximately 50 minutes.
50 min
People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
At the final stop near People's Square, participants sample authentic Shanghainese dishes such as parched chicken, red-braised pork, scallion oil noodles, roasted duck, candied lotus rice, and spring rolls. Green or black tea is served between tastings. The guide provides information about Shanghai’s social life during this 50-minute segment.
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.
End point
Tour will end around the People Square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Shanghai Food Tour in Central Shanghai: Huangpi Road, Xintiandi & French Concession
by Shanghai Foodie
Choose from 4 available options
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.$158Overview
This food tour in central Shanghai follows the historic Huangpi Road, which once marked the boundary between the old French Concession and local Shanghai neighborhoods. Over about three hours, participants sample a variety of traditional Shanghainese dishes including soup dumplings with black vinegar, parched chicken, steamed buns, scallion oil noodles, and more. The walk begins at Huangpi Nan Road metro station and moves to the Xintiandi area where guests try soup dumplings while learning about their ingredients and preparation. Next, the tour continues on foot to Yunnan Road in the former French Concession. Along the route, participants observe different architectural styles, such as French lane apartments and Chinese stone houses known as shikumen. The group visits three traditional restaurants and a dessert shop, sharing meals with local diners and watching street life including vendors, office workers, and mahjong players. The final stop is near People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang), where the menu includes parched chicken, red-braised pork, scallion oil noodles, roasted duck, candied lotus rice, and spring rolls. Between dishes, guests receive green or black tea and hear commentary from the guide about Shanghai’s cultural and social background. Multiple departure times are available, including a late-night session starting at 8:30 PM, which offers views of Shanghai by night plus craft beer or dessert with fresh hand-pulled beef noodles and lamb kebab. The tour is conducted on foot and includes food and drink tastings sufficient for a full meal. A local guide accompanies the group throughout. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Xintiandi
The tour starts at Huangpi Nan Road metro station with a walk to the Xintiandi area. Here, participants try soup dumplings featuring a savory meat filling and broth, while the guide explains how they are made. This stop lasts about 45 minutes.
45 min
Former French Concession
After a 15-minute walk, the group reaches Yunnan Road in the former French Concession. Guests visit three traditional restaurants and a dessert shop, sharing the dining experience with local residents. Along the way, they notice the transition from French lane apartments to Chinese shikumen stone houses and observe street vendors, office workers, and people playing mahjong. This stop lasts approximately 50 minutes.
50 min
People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
At the final stop near People's Square, participants sample authentic Shanghainese dishes such as parched chicken, red-braised pork, scallion oil noodles, roasted duck, candied lotus rice, and spring rolls. Green or black tea is served between tastings. The guide provides information about Shanghai’s social life during this 50-minute segment.
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.
End point
Tour will end around the People Square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.