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Late Night Food Tour in Shanghai's French Concession: A 3-hour Adventure of Local Delicacies
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Huang Pu Qu
Embark on a 3-hour late night food tour in Shanghai’s French Concession. Indulge in over 20 local delicacies, learn about the city’s history, and savor local craft beer.
Embark on a 3-hour late night food tour in Shanghai’s French Concession. Indulge in over 20 local delicacies, learn about the city’s history, and savor local craft beer.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Xintiandi - Head to the Huangpi Nan Road metro station in Shanghai and join your guide and group at 8:30 p.m. Begin your walking tour to the Xintiandi area, starting with a visit to a local restaurant known for the best hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles made by the Uyghur ethnic minority. Sit among the locals, savor the renowned dish, and engage…
- Xintiandi - Head to the Huangpi Nan Road metro station in Shanghai and join your guide and group at 8:30 p.m. Begin your walking tour to the Xintiandi area, starting with a visit to a local restaurant known for the best hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles made by the Uyghur ethnic minority. Sit among the locals, savor the renowned dish, and engage in a detailed discussion about the broth’s flavor and consistency, the meat filling’s quality, and the dumplings’ skin texture. Discover the history of this dish as a staple in Shanghainese cuisine.
- Former French Concession - Proceed to the well-known Zhaozhou Road, a popular night market where the famous chef Anthony Bourdain once visited, located about a 15-minute walk away. Observe the transition from French-style apartments to traditional Chinese stone door houses (Shikumen). Explore three neighborhood restaurants to sample local dishes and experience how the city’s residents dine and live.
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People’s Square - Enjoy some delicious street barbecue items:
• lamb kebabs
• beef skewers
• grilled eggplant
• stir-fried chives
• shiitake mushrooms
• boiled crayfish with five spice
• freshly fried pot stickers
• marinated edamame beans
• braised pork belly
Between stops, cleanse your palate with local craft beer and listen to your guide’s insights on Shanghai’s culinary culture and traditions.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Tea and coffee
- Food and local craft beer tasting (enough for dinner)
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Tea and coffee
- Food and local craft beer tasting (enough for dinner)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Kick-off your nocturnal culinary journey from Xintiandi to the hidden streets of the old French Concession at 8:30pm. Savor over 20 indigenous dishes from Hefei Road to Zhaozhou Road, accessible only after dark given Shanghai’s restricting street vendor laws. Apart from indulging in exciting street food and craft beers, you’ll delve into Shanghai’s…
Kick-off your nocturnal culinary journey from Xintiandi to the hidden streets of the old French Concession at 8:30pm. Savor over 20 indigenous dishes from Hefei Road to Zhaozhou Road, accessible only after dark given Shanghai’s restricting street vendor laws. Apart from indulging in exciting street food and craft beers, you’ll delve into Shanghai’s vibrant history and culture, guided by an informed local. The array of food samples tallies to constitute a satiating meal.
- 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
Location
淮海中路333号
淮海中路
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。
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(231 Ratings)
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Happiness618440
Jul 23, 2025
- I enjoyed a very nice evening with guide Jade, who was knowledgeable, spoke english well and was very dedicated to her job. Every food she introduced me to on our four stops was very tasty - difficult to pick a favorite! Highly recommend this tour!
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N1401yiromanv
Jul 16, 2025
Helen is the best. - The tour was amazing. We visited a lot of restaurants. Helen has a very good knowledge of Shanghai and China in general. I really enjoyed it.
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Rebecca_h
Jul 14, 2025
Jade was a great tour... - Jade was a great tour guide. After spending 2 weeks in China, we had already thought we had eaten all the Chinese food we could possibly find, but Jade showed us some new spots. We started out at a nice restaurant with some of my favorite food from the whole trip. We then walking around Shanghai to find some other local spots that had equally delicious food and beer.
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Emily_c
Jul 2, 2025
Awesome Food Tour with Jim - This was the highlight of our trip to China! Jim was an exceptional tour guide. Not only did he choose fantastic food spots for our stops, but he also provided us with a deeper understanding of the city and its culture. If you're planning a trip to Shanghai, I highly recommend booking this tour. You won't be disappointed!
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Peterd6592
Jun 20, 2025
Come with an appetite and pace yourself! - It was a pleasure to walk through the French concession at night and sample the available food. Some of the venues were very good, like the Michelin rated shop where we enjoyed peanut noodles and a soup. Others were more pedestrian like the fruit and vegetable vendor we visited. It was all very local which is what I wanted it to be. There were several dumpling shops, a barbecue shop, and a venue selling local craft beers. After sampling a couple, I select a cider. At the fruit stand we got wax berries and mango which provided a refreshing reset for the palate before the final stretch. The wax berries were something new for me which were very good. I thought I was pacing myself but really couldn't eat much at the final dim sum spot where Kurt ordered another wonton soup and a Xiao Long dumpling that was pan fired rather than steamed. I don't remember what Kurt told me they were called but they were delicious and full of juice, just like the steamed ones. I boxed what we didn't eat and had them at my hotel for breakfast the following morning! This was a fun tour and it was great talking to Kurt. I didn't realize it was a solo tour and would have enjoyed a few more people since I was traveling by myself. If you're into food but are, perhaps, a little wary of what to order or simple want someone to select some of the best of Shanghai, I highly recommend this tour.
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Sacago
Jun 17, 2025
Loved this!! - Such a fun evening - well worth the money - Kurt was lovely, great company, really knowledgeable and catered the experience to our interests. Tried some amazing food we would never have found on our own and LOTS of it. 10/10
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Trent_j
Jun 6, 2025
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟great tour! - I had a fantastic time on the recent Shanghai tour led by Jim. He was an excellent guide, sharing lots of interesting facts about the city and answering all our questions with ease. Jim took us to some great local food spots and a brewery, places we wouldn’t have found on our own. The food was delicious, and Shanghai’s vibrant energy really came through. Jim did a wonderful job showcasing the city, and I’d highly recommend this tour.
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Denise_s
Jun 5, 2025
Amazing guide! - We took this tour on our first night in Shanghai and it was the perfect introduction to the city, food, history & highlights. Our guide, Serena was amazing! We ate many different examples Shanghai food including noodles, dumplings, dessert, fruit, skewers & vegetables. We also got to drink different beers too. Everything was delicious and there was plenty. Serena was so lovely! We learnt a lot about cooking and culture from her - it was very interesting and insightful. Thank you for a great night Serena!
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753mirac
Jun 2, 2025
Worth every cent. - It was awesome! Jade was a great host. So friendly and informative. We can recommend 100%! So much variation and super relaxed
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Likestoeattourist
Jun 2, 2025
Shanghai foodie by night - Amazing night food tour with Kurr. Talkative, entertaining and knowledgeable… and fantastic food selection. Pace yourself if you want to still enjoy the last dumpling stop! 😋
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