Shanghai: Yuyuan Old Street Food Walking Tour (2–2.5 Hours)
ID: GYG1287026-1968598
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
02:10 hours
Description
Explore Shanghai’s Yuyuan Old Street through a compact food walk, tasting xiaolongbao, scallion pancakes, and local specialties in just over 2 hours.
Begin near Yuyuan Garden metro station and step straight into Shanghai’s culinary heritage with freshly made xiaolongbao: delicate soup dumplings filled with rich broth and savory meat.
Wander with our guide through the bustling old streets, stopping for a freshly made butterfly pastry. It’s light, flaky, and slightly sweet, with a pinch of salt: offering a contrast to the savory bites which will setup a standard for your trip in China.
Along the way, enjoy flavorful meat or octopus skewers, freshly prepared and full of bold street-style taste, while learning some history about it.
Discover a traditional Shanghai savory mooncake in a quieter side of the Old street: a lesser-known local specialty with rich, hearty filling. As you continue, taste a warm and crispy Shanghai scallion pancake and more snacks.
We won't miss hidden corners of the Old Town, family-run stalls, and traditional shops, stopping then for a small Chinese dessert you won’t regret having.
To finish, we relax with a traditional Chinese tea, experiencing an essential part of local culture and ending the journey the authentic way with an actual tea farmer.
Highlights
- Explore Yuyuan Old Street on a compact 2-hour food experience
- Enjoy a curated mix of Shanghai classics and lesser-known specialties
- Taste juicy xiaolongbao, scallion pancakes, and traditional street snacks
- Discover hidden corners and local stalls beyond the main paths
- End with a traditional Chinese tea tasting experience from licensed tea producer
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Itinerary and tastings may slightly vary depending on vendor availability and season.
We meet in front of the Metro Stop entrance: Yuyuan Garden Station, right next to exit 1, see picture. We are easy to find on Amap and Google.
INCLUDED
- Guided short-format food walk through Yuyuan Old Street
- Curated tastings of Shanghai specialties, including xiaolongbao, scallion pancakes, and savory mooncake
- Selection of local snacks such as butterfly pastry and street-style skewers
- Sweet local dessert
- Traditional Chinese tea experience to conclude, with a Licensed tea producer
NOT INCLUDED
- Additional food or drinks beyond the curated tastings
- Personal expenses, including shopping in Yuyuan Old Street
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
