Food, Wine & Nightlife in Eastern China

Delve into the culinary traditions of Shanghai on a half-day tour that includes a wonton cooking class, walking tour and plenty of food tastings. Start off by strolling through the French Concession with your guide, stopping at local eateries to sample a variety of fresh dumplings. Then take a one-hour cooking class to learn the secrets of making Shanghai Wontons, favorite snacks in Shanghai. Enjoy eating your creations, then set out for a final tasting and market visit before your tour wraps up.

Get personalized attention on this 5-hour private tour of Shanghai. Visit the Yuyuan Garden, stroll along the Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao), and learn about the history of the French Quarter. Wrap up with a meal at the top-rated Din Tai Fung, famous for their soup dumplings. Round-trip private transportation included; morning or afternoon tour times available to fit your schedule.

Discover the highlights of Shanghai both on and off the tourist trail on this full-day sightseeing tour, including a Huangpu river cruise, a silk factory visit and a Wonton-making class. Explore Shanghai's walled Old Town, home to the City God Temple and Yuyuan Garden, then experience a traditional Chinese wet market. Master the art of making wontons as you enjoy lunch in a local family home, then browse for souvenirs (own expense) in the Tianzifang handicrafts district.

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary culture of Shanghai on a 3-hour tour that includes a 1-hour comprehensive cookery class. Pleasure your palate with local specialties like wontons, fried pot stickers and the city's renowned 'xiaolongbao' (soup dumplings) as you discover enticing food stands with a knowledgeable guide. Uncover the secrets of Chinese cookery in a cooking class after your tour and learn to make delicious 'har gow' (steamed dim sum shrimp dumplings), feasting on the fruits of your labor on completion. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to just 10 people.

Enjoy a Shanghai soup dumpling dinner and river cruise on this private 4-hour evening tour. Take a VIP Class cruise along the Huangpu River, admiring the floodlit colonial-era Bund and illuminated skyscrapers of Pudong. After your cruise, savor a traditional 'xiaolongbao' (soup dumpling) dinner at a highly rated Din Tai Fung restaurant, and stroll around Xintiandi, one of Shanghai's hippest historical districts. Cruise, dinner with a drink, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Dive deep into Shanghai's culture during this 3-hour food tour. Stroll through the off-the-beaten-path areas of the city to taste local favorite dishes during eight tastings. Visit street vendors and traditional restaurants to taste dishes such as frog stir-fry, crab shell pastry and 'sheng jian bao' (pan-fried dumplings). Learn about the fast-paced Chinese city's culinary history and culture through your guide's informative commentary. All tastings included.

Immerse yourself in the electric atmosphere of Shanghai's renowned nightlife on a 4-hour nightlife tour of the city. With a knowledgeable guide, visit a vibrant variety of bars in Old Shanghai and sip cosmopolitan cocktails and refreshing beers. Relish the artistic flair of Tianzifang, Shanghai's art district, and experience the impeccably chic Xintiandi enclave for a holistic view of Shanghai's thriving night scene. On this nightlife tour, enjoy an intimate atmosphere, hotel pick-up and two complimentary beverages.

Savor dinner at Asia's highest revolving restaurant with this 2-hour experience at the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Shanghai's Pudong district. Ride the high-speed elevator to the Oriental Pearl Revolving Restaurant in the tower's second big 'ball,' and enjoy a delicious Chinese and Western buffet meal. Admire the bird's-eye views of the glittering skyscrapers and River Huangpu as you dine and relax. Your experience includes dinner, plus private return transfers from your central Shanghai hotel.

Away from the soaring skyscrapers and neon lights, discover another side of Shanghai when you explore its Old City. Meet your guide in the morning, and travel via public transportation (own expense) to the neighborhood, which is famed for its history and traditional architecture. Follow in locals' footsteps when you browse a bustling wet market, and sample breakfast items from local vendors, ranging from wonton soup and congee to Chinese-style pizza. You'll also learn more about the neighborhood's history as you explore.

From savory dumplings to sweet roasted duck, Shanghai's food scene is crowded with enticing options. Learn to dine like a local on this small-group tour of the city: come hungry for breakfast and lunch and see top sites between bites. This tour includes two meals, a professional guide, and all transportation between attractions.

Satisfy your taste for traditional Chinese food during this 3-hour culinary tour in Shanghai. Make your way down the famous Yunnan Road, stopping at several restaurants that are local favorites. Try typical Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, parched chicken and soup dumplings with black vinegar. Learn about the history and culture of the quickly changing city through your guide's informed commentary. All tastings are included and add up to more than enough for a full meal.This tour is currently running late night special tour session at 8:30PM. During this late night session, you will be able to see the night Shanghai, to taste of some craft beers or desert with some fresh hand-pulled beef noodles and lamb kabab.

Shanghai's nightlife scene changes so fast it's hard for even regular visitors to keep up. Discover the city's classic locations by night with a private guide and driver on this 100% flexible dinner tour. Experience the converted "shikumen" houses of Xintiandi, the colonial charm of the Old French Concession, and the majesty of the Bund. Along the way, enjoy dinner and a drink at the stylish Lost Heaven Silk Road.

Zhujiajiao water town is more than just a scenic place. Various kinds of tasty local food are cooked here everyday from extremely fresh vegetables, hairy crab, shrimps, handmade noodles, dumplings to all kinds of rice wine. Follow your personal gourmet guide's step, to taste the local delicacies and also to learn the food culture behind during this half day tour. In addition, enjoy a gondola ride to see the view of Zhujiajiao from the water. Opportunity to upgrade your tour with either foot or body massage at time of booking.

Get to know Old Shanghai through this morning food and walking tour, including breakfast and a visit to the Xiahai Temple. Follow your guide through the ancient neighborhood's longing, or courtyard communities, visit six street stalls and eateries to taste 10 traditional foods that make up a hearty breakfast. End up at the Xiahai Temple, where entrance fees are included. A small group of just 10 people ensures your guide's personalized attention.

Spend 4-hour of your Shanghai night at 3 to 4 different bars in Former French Concession area, and be amazed by accessing some old villa style speakeasy bar with your friendly private guide. Enjoy 1 signature cocktail drink at each place, and get to know people around and have a better understanding of the local Shanghai Nightlife.

Enjoy Shanghai's evening lights and a Peking Duck dinner on this private 4-hour night tour. Savor a traditional Beijing-style feast of roast duck with pancakes at a restaurant before a walking tour to admire the city lights. Stroll around the Yu Garden Bazaar, cross the 'Nine Zigzag' bridge, and walk along The Bund to see its floodlit colonial-era buildings and Pudong's illuminated skyscrapers. Includes dinner with select drinks, plus central Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore Shanghai's former French Concession long after dark, tasting more than 20 local foods along the way, on this 3-hour tour. Learn about the history and culture of the Xintiandi, Hefei Road, and Zhaozhou Road areas through your guide's commentary, and leave the tour with your culinary and historical appetites sated.

Get a taste of Shanghai's highlights and famous cuisine on this flexible private tour, with a choice of morning or afternoon departure. Settle inside a private, air-conditioned vehicle and tailor the itinerary around your interests and guide's recommendations. Explore the Yuyuan Bazaar, admire bird's-eye views from the Shanghai Tower, take a River Huangpu cruise, savor a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner, and more. Cruise, Shanghai Tower admission, meal, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Shanghai's bar scene evolves so fast it really is hard to keep up. Let your private guide do the work on this sophisticated evening, which starts with a cocktail and smooth jazz at the historic Peace Hotel. Admire the city lights as you stroll the Bund to the Lost Heaven on the Bund restaurant for dinner, then soak up skyline views from Bar Rouge, VUE Bar, or CHAR bar.

Immerse yourself in the nightlife of Shanghai's French concession area on this private 3-hour brewery tour. Stop at three local breweries to taste Chinese beers, accompanied by local snacks such as dumplings, pot stickers, and won tons. This private tour guarantees personalized attention from your dedicated guide.