Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Start your 3-hour late night food adventure from the Xintiandi area to the backstreets of former French Concession at 8:30pm. Taste over 20 local delicacies along the Hefei Road to the Zhaozhou Road where you can only discover in the late night since Shanghai has been cracking down most of the street vendors. Other than fun street food eating and local craft beer drinking, you will also learn about the history and culture of dynamic Shanghai city through your knowledgeable guide. All food tasting items can add up to more than enough for a full meal.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
Food and local craft beer tasting (enough for dinner)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Xintiandi
Find your way to the Huangpi Nan Road metro station in Shanghai, and meet your guide and group at 8:30 p.m. Depart on foot for the Xintiandi area, and make your first stop at a local restaurant serving up the best hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles made by ethnic minority (Uyghurs) in the city. Find a table among the locals, then taste the famous dish and participate in an in-depth discussion on the flavor and consistency of the broth, the quality of the meat filling, and the texture of the dumplings' skin. Learn about the history of this dish as a Shanghainese staple.
Former French Concession
Continue to the famous Zhaozhou Road, one of the most popular night market where world-famous chef Anthony Bourdain stumbled upon, approximately 15 minutes' walking distance. See the border where French-style apartments suddenly give way to traditional Chinese stone door houses (Shikumen). Visit three restaurants in the neighborhood to try local dishes and see how the native city residents eat and live.
Options
Late night street food tour
Your tour starts at 8:30pm, and please meet up at Exit 2, South Huangpi Road Station (Shanghai metro line 1).
Reviews
228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome Food Tour with Jim
Emily C,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was the highlight of our trip to China! Jim was an exceptional tour guide. Not only did he choose fantastic food spots for our stops, but he also provided us with a deeper understanding of the city and its culture. If you're planning a trip to Shanghai, I highly recommend booking this tour. You won't be disappointed!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟great tour!
Trent J,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had a fantastic time on the recent Shanghai tour led by Jim. He was an excellent guide, sharing lots of interesting facts about the city and answering all our questions with ease. Jim took us to some great local food spots and a brewery, places we wouldn’t have found on our own. The food was delicious, and Shanghai’s vibrant energy really came through. Jim did a wonderful job showcasing the city, and I’d highly recommend this tour.
Amazing guide!
Denise S,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We took this tour on our first night in Shanghai and it was the perfect introduction to the city, food, history & highlights. Our guide, Serena was amazing! We ate many different examples Shanghai food including noodles, dumplings, dessert, fruit, skewers & vegetables. We also got to drink different beers too. Everything was delicious and there was plenty. Serena was so lovely! We learnt a lot about cooking and culture from her - it was very interesting and insightful. Thank you for a great night Serena!
Real Shanghai food experience
Rodrigo A,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Serena was amazing, she took us to great places with international recognition like the Michelin guide but for regular people real food. More thab enough food, conversations and good time. 10 out of 10 highly recommend for couples or for solo travelers to get a real taste of the city
Sophia was the sweetest....
Ashley R,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sophia was the sweetest. We had a great time trying dishes we never would have gone for otherwise. Even if we didn't like something the experience was still fun. However, we loved mostly everything and had a wonderful time. Thanks Sophia! 🙂
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