Shanghai Classic Food and Culture Walking Tour

On the east part of Nanjing Road, we will dive deep into the vibrant buzz of everyday life by tasting the authentic Shanghai Breakfast and Cantonese Changfen to power the day like a local.

After powering up with the city's dream-chasing breakfast. We will switch gears and step into the engine room that keeps Shanghai running day-to-day — its neighborhood wet market where Shanghai's real flavor is made. It will be a Full-Sensory Shopping Experience for you!

welcome to Nanjing Road — famously called China's No. 1 Commercial Street, a street that tells the story of modern Chinese commerce.

A century ago, it was defined by its 'Four Great Department Stores'.They created the very idea of the modern shopping experience in China.

Walk here today, and you witness its evolution. You'll find global giants like Apple and Huawei. The world's largest Pop Mart represents a new chapter.These have shown how Nanjing Road constantly adapts, from grand department stores to experiential retail.

As the Headquarter of a true Shanghai culinary legend, Da Hu Chun has been making shengjianbao for over 90 years.
It’s not just any old shop. For years in a row, it has been recommended by the prestigious Michelin Guide, earning the “Bib Gourmand” title for offering exceptional quality at a very friendly price. This makes it an authentic piece of Shanghai's food culture, enjoyed by both locals and famous visitors (like Apple's Tim Cook), right in the heart of the old city.

Completed in 1869,the Holy Trinity Church is the oldest and most famous Anglican church in Shanghai.
For over a century, it was the spiritual and social heart of the British community in the International Settlement. Its distinct look, with the sharp spire and colourful stained glass, made it a major landmark.
Unlike many buildings on the Bund, it wasn't a bank or trading house—it was a place of peace and community amidst the busy commercial district. After being restored, it stands today as a quiet reminder of old Shanghai's diverse religious life.

Shanghai is where China’s modern media was born.The "Press and Publishing Street" (Hankou Road)has been China’s headline for over 150 years. In the early 1900s, this was the hidden engine of ideas — where newspapers, magazines, and revolutionary pamphlets were born.

Welcome to Shanghai's "Snack Power Walk" zone. Here, we grab, we munch, and we keep moving — just like the locals. Up next, a trio of classics that define street-eating.
Here,you will also see rows of rows of lamb carcasses, the gleaming hooks… doesn't it feel like we've teleported straight into the heart of a Moroccan souk or Istanbul's Grand Bazaar? This stretch of road is famous for its Halal meat shops, a testament to Shanghai's diverse culinary tapestry.

De Xing Guan (Est. 1883) is a cornerstone of authentic Shanghai (Benbang) cuisine. For nearly 150 years, its takeaway counters have been the city's go-to for classic dishes like red-braised pork, drunken chicken, and expertly crafted soup dumplings. It represents the timeless, savory-sweet heart of Shanghainese food culture.

Xinghualou, one of Shanghai's most legendary culinary institutions. Founded in 1851 by Guangdong natives, it brought authentic Cantonese dim sum to Shanghai. Over generations, it has evolved by blending those techniques with local Shanghainese tastes, creating a unique ‘East-meets-West, South-meets-North’ style that we now call ‘Haipai’ (Shanghai-style) Cantonese cuisine.It’s not just a restaurant; it’s a living museum of how Shanghai absorbs and adapts cultures.