Meet your private guide at your hotel in Shanghai city. Our local culinary journey starts at the heart of Shanghai's French Concession with a series of iconic street foods, followed by an immersive tour of the historic Xuhui Hengfu District.

⚠️Important Notice: Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking. For strict dietary needs, we suggest carefully considering before booking, as street food may have limited customization. Here’s what to expect:

1. Shengjianbao (Pan-Fried Dumplings)
   Shanghai’s famous pan-fried soup dumplings. Crispy on the bottom and soft on top, these dumplings are filled with a savoury broth and tender pork

2. Jianbing Guozi (Chinese Pancake Roll)
   Enjoy the savoury jianbing guozi, a beloved breakfast snack made of thin pancake batter, egg, herbs, crispy wonton, pickled vegetables.

3. Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)
   Continue your culinary adventure with a stop for xiao long bao at a local time-honored restaurant, where you’ll taste these delicate dumplings filled with seasoned pork and rich broth, traditionally steamed

4. Shanghai Fried Pork Cutlet
   Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, Shanghai-style fried pork cutlet. It’s a nostalgic local favourite loved by generations

5. Shrimp and Pork Wontons
   Savour the delicate and flavourful shrimp and pork wontons, served in a light, aromatic broth

6. Shanghai Soya Milk or Bubble Tea
   A traditional local drink, smooth and lightly sweet or savoury, often enjoyed with fried dough sticks

7. Dessert Selection
   Enjoy a traditional dessert of your choice. Light, smooth, and delicately sweet — a lovely balance to the savoury flavours

8. Local Bakery Choices
   Before finishing, stop by a beloved local bakery to pick up some traditional Shanghai pastries. Easy to bring home as a sweet memory of your tour

After indulging in these delicious local treats, your private guide will take you on a scenic tour of the Xuhui Hengfu Historic District. This charming area, known for its unique blend of French-style old architecture and colonial-era villas.

Key attractions include:

1. Xujiahui Cathedral (St. Ignatius Cathedral): A striking example of Gothic architecture, this cathedral is not only a religious landmark but also an architectural gem

2. Wukang Road & Wukang Building: One of Shanghai’s most beautiful tree-lined streets, perfect for a leisurely walk, famous for its colonial-era villas

3. Song Qingling Former Residence: This historic house was once home to Song Qingling (Sun Yat-Sen's wife), an influential figure in Chinese history

4. Tianzifang: A cultural hotspot where you can explore Shanghai’s Shikumen buildings

5. Xujiahui Park: A great spot for relaxation to experience the local life as residents gather here for doing exercises, tai chi, badminton, etc.

This tour combines the best of Shanghai’s food culture with the history of the Xuhui Hengfu area, offering an unforgettable experience. After the tour, you will be dropped off back to your city centre hotel.