The clue even lies in the name: did you know that the word for old-Shanghai cuisine is now “Benbang” meaning local? Local, as opposed to outsider. Think about that, a food culture that’s chosen its name and identity in relation to foreigners in their own homeland. And when you walk around, there’s plenty of outsider food on display – but where do the insiders eat? (Hint: With us. It’s with us.) Characterized by meticulous presentation, delicateness, and a refined use of quality ingredients, this insider’s cuisine is truly an art form you don’t want to miss.
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Destination
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Trip duration
0.5 day
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Availability period
17 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2025
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Min/Max travelers
Min. 1/Max12
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Transport
Foot
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Accommodation
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Shanghai is a mind-bendingly huge modern metropolis, carved up by foreign occupiers since the 19th century and modernized at lightning speed over the last 3 decades. Through it all, there’s been a subculture of resistance and the preservation of Chinese tradition; totally hidden behind modern facades or tiny alleyways.
In 1936, half of Shanghai was controlled by foreign powers. For decades, its had a negative birth rate and millions of immigrants, meaning the inheritance of the true cuisine of old Shanghai is limited to select insiders. On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes and enjoy unlimited beers and soft drinks on your journey through the clandestine cuisine of old Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.
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Travel is an emotional experience, cherishing new corners and venture into unknown landscapes. Respecting this and giving back to society has taken an important role in our endeavours in leaving only footprints and taking only memories. ATRAILS committed to improving the conditions of communities we encounter on our journeys whilst safeguarding and protecting nature and wildlife
SHANGHAI,CHINA
Day 1
Shanghai Evening Food Tour (join-in tour)
On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes and enjoy unlimited beers and soft drinks on your journey through the clandestine cuisine of old Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession. 4 sit-down, safe-to-eat restaurants, and one craft beer & cocktail bar. This tour starts at Jing’an Temple Subway Station in the heart of the French Concession and ends near South Shaanxi Road Subway Station.
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Accommodation
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Travel is an emotional experience, cherishing new corners and venture into unknown landscapes.
Respecting this and giving back to society has taken an important role in our endeavours in leaving only footprints and taking only memories.
to Know More
Travel is an emotional experience, cherishing new corners and venture into unknown landscapes.
Respecting this and giving back to society has taken an important role in our endeavours in leaving only footprints and taking only memories.
to Know More
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Make your own trailIncluded
- 4 sit-down, safe-to-eat restaurants, and one craft beer & cocktail bar.
- English Speaking Guide
Not Included
- Any extras not mentioned in the program or in the included list
Payment and Cancellations
- 50% of the quote has to be paid at the time of booking. 15 days before full payment should be received
- Cancellations will be accepted before 15 days prior to departure
Is this trip guaranteed to run?
- This is a private experience
Important notes
Few important details to frame the experience:
- The tour lasts for 3.5 hours
- Start Location: Jing’an Temple Subway Station (in the French Concession)
- End Location: Near Changshu Road Subway Station (in the French Concession)
- Private transfers with English-speaking guide from departure point to venue point and back are not included in the rates.
- Our tour routes change regularly depending on vendor opening hours and tour schedules. Your tour experience may be slightly different than what’s described above, but we promise it will always be awesome
- Dietary Requirements & Allergies: This tour is vegetarian friendly, but please note substitutions are not available for every dish. You must notify us of any dietary requirements prior to your tour date, same-day requests cannot be guaranteed
- Minor program changes are sometimes necessary, depending on local conditions
- Our signature experiences are supplementary to our tour packages. They can only be booked as added-on activities to the excursions
- Please note that the itinerary and the order of the visits as described above is subject to change depending on local conditions
- Prices are subject to change in case of VAT or other tax increases
- Private tour is on your request
- ATrails has introduced a voluntary carbon offsetting initiative for our travellers to compensate for unavoidable emissions during their tours with us. Emissions during multi-day package tours (not including international flights to our destinations) are pegged at a cost of $1.50 per traveller per day. This amount is based on average daily emissions of travellers across our eight destinations. Our official carbon offsetting partner is Gold Standard. Contributions from clients to our carbon offsetting initiative will go into a destination-specific fund to retire carbon credits from a Gold Standard project in that country. To know more about this project: https://marketplace.goldstandard.org/collections/projects/products/more-efficient-cooking-and-heating-china