Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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
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
276 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour with Lotus!
januszkE7724EC,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience – very well organized, authentic food, and a perfect introduction to Shanghai. Lotus is friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us excellent local tips. Highly recommended!
5 Star Food
Sarah C,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time with Jaime! Everything we tried was so good, fun, and fresh. Definitely had some items and went places we never would have found on our own. The highlight was the pan-fried buns at the end. As much food and drinks that you could want were ordered. Jaime was so great and personable; she really made the tour fun for everyone! I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai.
Great taster of Shanghai cuisine and culture
courtneyrS6814YK,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved this tour! Jamie was amazing at only the young age of 24 and was able to answer any question thrown at her. She is passionate about her heritage and culture and I was glad that I could learn something on the tour. The food was varied and each place had adequate time to taste and learn about the cuisine. I felt quite full after the tour so go with an empty belly! The walking was not strenuous at all so any age could take part. Jamie ensured we could all get home safely after the tour. Highly recommend! She even organised a cute matcha cake as it was my 40th birthday on the day of the tour.
Very accommodating
Curiosity65502556589,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The pace and variety of stops were very good, and my food preferences of not eating meat and spice tolerance were taken into account!
Scrumptious Sampling
O8188BCoscaro,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked the slot so I would get TJ as a guide. Excellent guide that gets you all the best dishes, variety of flavors fun time.
Amazing food, great guide!
Heidi H,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much wonderful food, definitely show up hungry! Jamie is friendly, knowledgeable, and speaks wonderful English. Small group, great restaurants, huge variety of foods. Highlights were the peanut sauce noodles, potstickers, meat skewers with grilled vegetables, and the BEST dumplings. Highly recommend!
Food tour!!
Feliciacalo,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00THE BEST EVER!!! She was so knowledgeable on the facts on Shang Hai and all the different food! Jamie is so good at what she does, and young too! Super smart girl! Food was amazing!
A Night in Shanghai
Teresa C,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Jamie was a beautiful soul and so enjoyable to spend a bit of time with. Very knowledgeable on the area and the food. She also went out of her way to help us connect as our driver had taken us to incorrect meeting spot.
So much food! Great conversation about Chinas culture.
DitaK27,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick was such a great guide to show the different food options from different parts of China. Also, if you are interested he is great to talk about Chinas culture. The reviews don’t lie, come hungry, there is soooo much food. Must try whilst in Shanghai.
Fantastic tour
nquiggin,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrick was a great host and showed us some great spots!
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