Shanghai Food & Market Adventure

Shanghai Local Food Journey

Wet Markets · Xiaolongbao · Benbang Cuisine · Tea Culture, A Taste of Shanghai

2 Days 1 NightsShanghai600 – 840 USD

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FoodLocal LifeWet MarketTea Culture

Overview

Trip Overview

The taste of Shanghai hides in breakfast stalls at lane entrances, the bustle of wet markets, and the rich flavors of Shanghainese cuisine. This itinerary takes you to shop like a local, learn to make xiaolongbao, and enjoy tea with pingtan music. Two days to savor the city's everyday life.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Local Experience at Wuzhong Market or Mengxi Wet Market
✓Nanxiang Xiaolongbao Making Class
✓Benbang Cuisine Tasting at a Time-Honored Restaurant
✓Yuyuan Bazaar Snack Tour
✓Tea Tasting and Pingtan Appreciation at a Teahouse
✓Tianzifang Food Exploration
✓Shanghai Beer or Huangjiu Tasting

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYShanghai

Day 1: Wet Market · Xiaolongbao Class · Yuyuan Snacks

BreakfastIncluded · At the hotel

MorningAfter breakfast, head to Wuzhong Market (or Mengxi Wet Market) to shop for ingredients like a local and learn about Shanghai's everyday food culture.

LunchNot included · Lunch included in the xiaolongbao class

AfternoonJoin a Nanxiang Xiaolongbao making class, learn to make xiaolongbao by hand, and taste the fruits of your labor. Then head to Yuyuan Bazaar to tour a variety of Shanghai snacks.

DinnerNot included · Recommended: Lao Fandian

EveningEnjoy a Benbang cuisine dinner at a time-honored restaurant near Chenghuang Temple, tasting classic dishes such as braised pork and stir-fried shrimp.

TransportMainly by metro + walkingStay4-star hotel in downtown Shanghai

2DAYShanghai

Day 2: Teahouse · Tianzifang · Food Exploration

BreakfastIncluded · At the hotel

MorningAfter breakfast, head to an old teahouse to enjoy tea and listen to pingtan, experiencing Shanghai's tea culture. Then stroll through Tianzifang and visit specialty snack shops.

LunchNot included · Recommended: Tianzifang snacks

AfternoonFreely taste various foods in Tianzifang or Xintiandi, and optionally join a huangjiu or craft beer tasting. Airport/station transfer according to schedule.

DinnerNot included

EveningFree time or return trip

TransportMainly by metro + walkingStayNone

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Shanghai	4-star hotel in downtown Shanghai	4-star	Standard twin room	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Wuzhong Market

A popular Shanghai wet market and gathering place for local ingredients

Yuyuan Bazaar

A hub for old-town snacks and time-honored shops

Tianzifang

An art district in shikumen lanes with food and creative shops

Chenghuang Temple

A famous Shanghai Taoist temple with many snacks nearby

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Benbang Cuisine Cooking Class	Shanghai	Learn to cook 2 Benbang dishes with a chef	CNY	Price negotiable	Advance booking required
Huangjiu Tasting	Shanghai	Shaoxing Yellow Rice Wine Tasting Experience	CNY	Price negotiable

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (1 night at a 4-star hotel, breakfast included)
Professional food guide service
Xiaolongbao making class fee
Teahouse tea tasting experience fee
Travel agency liability insurance

Not Included

Round-trip transportation
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Personal expenses and gratuities
Travel accident insurance
Single room supplement
Additional expenses due to force majeure

Notes

Good to Know

This itinerary is a private customized tour, minimum 2 people.
If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance.
The wet market experience requires an early start, please plan accordingly.
Course content may be adjusted based on actual circumstances.

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