Shanghai Breakfast Food and Culture Tour (10 dishes, 5 eateries)
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About the Activity
This is a private food tour - exclusively for your group with more privacy and better vibes! we'll discover the most authentic and delicious Chinese breakfast and dessert spots, sharing the fascinating stories behind the food. Along the way, we’ll pass iconic landmarks like Nanjing Road, People's Square, and the Bund, uncovering the untold histories behind them. This experience is perfect for both first-time visitors and long-time residents alike. Tour Highlights: 1. Enjoy authentic Chinese breakfast and desserts. 2. Savor crab roe soup dumplings, pork chops, egg pancakes, dessert, and more – enough to keep you full until dinner! 3. Admire the Bund and learn about its role in a defining moment of Chinese history. 4. Visit a lesser-known spot with stunning views of the Pudong skyline. 5. Experience the vibrant People's Square, once a racecourse. 6. Walk along Nanjing Road and hear stories of China’s first department stores. 7. Take home a unique gift.4 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Bottled water in the taxi
Local English-speaking guide
Private tour (if your group exceeds five people, please contact us)
Vegetarian friendly (please notify us in advance)
Premier taxi from People's Square to Suzhou Creek
Food and drink : Breakfast. Enjoy a big traditional Chinese breakfast at five or more sit-down restaurants - local favorites! The portion would keep you full for hours after the tour!
A thoughtful gift and local dining guide
Pickup or drop-off to your hotel / preferred location
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
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Locations in the itinerary
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Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
Nanjing East Road, Huangpu District, , Shanghai, China, 200000Once the commercial center of Shanghai 100 years ago, it remains bustling with shops and stores today. Discover China's first department store and its pioneering initiatives of that era30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Visit 2 traditional time-honored restaurants. First stop is an egg pancake and rice sweets restaurant, a brand since 1875. Taste the soft, chewy glutinous rice sweets from a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Nanjing Road for over 100 years. With a perfect blend of sweet red bean and nutty sesame fillings, each bite is a delightful combination of flavors. Don't miss their made-to-order Chinese pancake, paired with a cup of soy milk.
Second stop will be a soup dumplings restaurant, a brand since 1986. Gently bite into a soup dumpling, and the savory crab roe juice bursts in your mouth. Taste the delicious soup-based little wontons, another Shanghai classics.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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People’s Square
Shanghai, ChinaStroll through People's Square to take in the city's energy and digest your feast. Experience the lively People's Park, where the weekend marriage market brings parents together to arrange matches for their children. Also check out the tallest skyscraper in Shanghai over half a century and step inside the most luxurious cinema in the Far East in the early 19th century30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Stewed milk dessert, this 19th-century southern Chinese treat, is now a national favorite, popular for its rich, creamy aroma and unique texture. For fruit lovers, there is a mango-themed dessert to choose from!30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Shengjian is one of the most iconic breakfast items in Shanghai, offering a perfectly crispy skin that crunches with every bite. It pairs nicely with a comforting bowl of glass noodle soup. Hear the rivalry stories of two styles of pan fried buns, just like the debate between NY style pizza and Chicago deep dish!20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Scallion pancakes, freshly made to order, are prepared by frying green onions in oil to infuse their aroma into the dough. The pancake has a layered texture that is crisp, fragrant, and deeply satisfying!10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Suzhou River
Inside the District, Putuo District, , Shanghai, China, 200060Ride in a premier taxi to a bridge over Suzhou Creek, a hidden gem offering one of the best views of the iconic Pudong skyline. Along the way, hear the fascinating history of how the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek shaped Shanghai’s transformation—from a tranquil water town to a thriving global metropolis30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
The Bund
Shanghai, ChinaExplore the Bund, the iconic symbol of Shanghai's early 20th-century heyday, once known as the "No.1 city in the Far East." Global talent and capital turned it into a stunning display of wealth. Unveil the hidden stories behind these historic buildings and their significance in a pivotal moment of Chinese history30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Meet your guide at the intersection of Nanjing East Road and Zhejiang Middle Road. Your guide will wear a brown shirt with logo "Eastbound and Beyond"
Nearest subway: Exit 19 of People's Square Station
Instruction to taxi driver: 先施大楼，南京东路和浙江中路交叉口View Location
End point
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We will end our tour at the Bund, and please note we don't offer drop-off for this tour.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking
- Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in taxi
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine
- The options for vegetarian guests may be limited, although we will do our best to accommodate
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Shanghai time to receive 100% refund.
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