Top Eastern China Food Tours

Shanghai is a great city for food lovers, but it can be hard for first-time visitors to know where to find the best bites. Leave the planning to someone else on this local-led, small-group food tour, which takes you off the beaten path. As the sun starts to set, head out to find some of the most authentic regional dishes in the city. Look forward to sampling soup dumplings, noodles, and more, plus drinks.

Get a taste for Shanghai’s startlingly diverse food culture and its culinary specialties on this small-group tasting tour that focuses on breakfast. With your guide in the lead, look forward to trying everything from dumplings and hand-pulled noodles to bubble waffles and more. Along the way, observe tai chi practitioners and water calligraphers in Xiangyang Park, stroll the atmospheric French Concession, and see other highlights.

Taste your way through the former French Concession area of Shanghai on a tour that explores people, culture, and cuisine through the city’s breakfast foods. Try a wide range of breakfast treats, from pan-fried dumplings and noodles to tea and curry beef soup. Along the way, benefit from your local guide's insights, and enjoy sights and bites you'd likely miss if exploring alone.

--Savor the authentic flavors of Wuhan on a private food tour --Taste iconic dishes like Hot Dry Noodles and Tofu Skin at local stalls --Skip tourist traps - Feast where locals queue since 1980s. --The tour guide will help you queue up in some popular snack shop --The guide will assist you with payments (some shops don't accept foreign cards)

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.

Shanghai is one of China’s most delectable culinary capitals, but knowing where to go for the tastiest treats takes local know-how. Hit up four local seated eateries during this insider’s food crawl around the French Concession, topped off by a pint of craft beer at a local pub. You’ll venture far off the tourist track as you feast on at least 10 classics, made from recipes passed down over generations.

Discover a side of Shanghai it takes a local to know on this private foodie walking tour. Explore main streets and back lanes as you snack and slurp on delicacies like soup dumplings, wontons, lamb skewers, and local dessert—enough for a full meal. Finally, enjoy a Shanghai classic: a Huangpu River cruise.

Ready to taste the real Shanghai? Join our Shanghai Classic Food &Culture Walking Tour and dive into the vibrant buzz of everyday life! This tour is a full-sensory immersion into the past and present of China's most dynamic city. We'll feast like kings on a culinary crawl through the city's best-kept secrets, and also walk in the People's Park to meet the locals, dive into the vibrant local life of Zhejiang Road Food Street, where sizzling woks and halal butchers embody Shanghai’s everyday energy. Follow your guide as you sample dishes from long-established local breakfast favourites, along with Michelin Guide–recommended hawkers and heritage pastries and Chinese tea tasting. Learn how these culinary gems earned their reputation and hear the stories of the passionate individuals who keep Shanghai’s food heritage alive. Skip the queues, skip the research, and dive straight into Shanghai’s best local eats — curated, explained, and enjoyed with a local expert by your side.

Discover the vibrant culinary scene of Shanghai on this 2-hour and 20-minute Street Food Walk around Yuyuan Old Street. Dive into the city’s rich food heritage with a variety of authentic local delicacies, from freshly made Xiaolongbao to crispy scallion pancakes. Guided by passionate local foodies, this tour offers an immersive experience of traditional recipes and vibrant street culture, perfect for food enthusiasts and explorers alike. Conclude your journey with a tranquil moment enjoying traditional Chinese tea amidst the bustling atmosphere. - Explore iconic food spots and hidden corners of Yuyuan Old Street - Savor a diverse range of street foods including dumplings and pastries - Learn about Shanghai's culinary history from knowledgeable guides - Enjoy a moment of calm with traditional Chinese tea at the end of the tour with a local farmer

Explore best and most authentical local street food on this fully guided private tour. No matter you are a foodie or not, this street food tour take you to try out many popular food in off the beaten area, learn and explore local eating culture, get a better understanding of the amazing life sounds and have fun explore the charming old town bazaar. Based on your interests, upgrade the tour to enjoy the super bird-eyeview of mega Shanghai city from the world's tallest observation deck at Shanghai Tower.

Let me, a professional architect, walk you through the serene Jade Buddha Temple. Afterward, as a local friend, I’ll take you to taste the most authentic street food Shanghai has to offer. A Dual Journey: Temple Serenity & Street Food Vitality • Architect-Guided Temple Tour: Explore the Jade Buddha Temple with insights into its architecture and Buddhist culture from a professional architect. 
• Cultural Immersion: Participate in incense offering and sutra copying for mindfulness. Attend the 4 PM chanting ceremony if available. 
• Vegetarian Meal Option: Enjoy a traditional temple vegetarian meal (optional). 
• Local Food Adventure: After the temple visit, explore nearby eateries and taste classic Shanghai street food, including: Pan-fried soup dumplings (生煎包) Vegetable buns (蔬菜包) Spinach noodles (菠菜面) Grilled lamb ribs (烤羊排) Scallion pancakes (羌饼) To encourage meaningful and personal interaction, we keep our groups small—no more than 6 people.

This tour allows you to experience the Shikumen architecture of the Shanghai 'nontang' homes like the locals do: on a bicycle. Pedal around the traditional laneways with a guide, learning about the community's architecture, food, culture, and history. Use of all cycling equipment included.

Enjoy a fun outing to the 1000 years old Qibao (or the so called Seven Treasure) water town, explore the lively water market with the charming old architecture, learn the interesting local culture, history, pay the visit to the famed temple. Experience the modern and efficient metro travel like a local under the expert lead of your local friendly guide. Great guide, hotel pick up and drop off , metro ticket are all included.

Although the city's oily, sugary and soy sauce-doused cuisine can't be heralded as the best eating on the mainland, we love our food here in Shanghai. And, in a city that offers so many culinary options, from roadside stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants, we wanted to celebrate that. Food is always the quickest way to get acquainted with a culture, but the food here takes on its very own distinct flavor that can’t be found anywhere else. Small group - makes it more personalized . generous portion - make sure you are full. To make sure you have the best eating experience, we select the best restaurants that I go myself often and DO NOT accept any commissions or kickbacks.

Stroll Suzhou's ancient lanes to uncover authentic flavors. Begin with silken tofu pudding drizzled with sweet or savory sauces, then savor Suzhou - style noodles in aromatic broths. Sip the fragrant Changmen soy milk, a drink with local characteristics, and bite into crispy, juicy 'Dumb' shengjian dumplings. Each dish reflects the city's soul, blending tradition with everyday life. Wander hidden eateries, where food tells stories of heritage and warmth --- a tasty gateway to Suzhou's timeless charm.

Eat like a local on this Shanghai late-night food tour, visiting off-the-path eateries, street barbecues, and a night market. Let your guide handle navigation as you sample several street-food bites—enough for dinner. Dishes you taste may include soup dumplings, lamb skewers, and boiled crayfish, washed down by local craft beer. Your guide also tells you about the food, history, and culture of the former French Concession. ·Eat your way through the former French Concession after dark ·Taste local street foods—enough for dinner—and savor craft beer ·Learn about the city's history and culture from your guide ·Pickup from a centrally located meeting point

• Discover the authentic flavors of Nanjing on a relaxed, small-group food walk • Visit 6 curated stops for local snacks, seasonal delicacies, and iconic dishes • All food and drinks included — it’s a full meal, not just a tasting • Walk at a chill pace with plenty of air-conditioned stops to beat the heat • Explore historic neighborhoods and hidden foodie corners with a local guide • Perfect for curious travelers looking for a taste of real Nanjing life Join us for a flavorful journey through Nanjing’s streets and stories! This food tour brings you to 6 hand-picked spots, where you’ll try everything from juicy soup dumplings to roast duck and surprise seasonal bites — all loved by locals. We’ll wander through historic areas like Laomendong, stop for breaks in cool indoor spots, and take in both the flavors and charm of the city. It’s casual, fun, and made for food lovers who want more than just a photo — they want to taste the city.

Discover the authentic flavors of Shanghai, without having to research or getting overwhelmed, on this half-day small-group tour. Follow your guide around to several local eateries and sample favorites such as soup dumplings, fried buns, desserts, and more. Along the way, pass by landmarks such as the Bund, People’s Square, and Nanjing Road, while learning more about Chinese culture and culinary traditions.

Discover top attractions, cultural landmarks, and local flavors on a private day tour with an English-speaking guide and transfers.

China’s biggest city might not seem like the place for a relaxing bike ride, but the narrow lanes of Shanghai’s atmospheric Old Town are ideal for a cycling tour. On this bike tour, explore the Former French Concession, pedal around Fuxing Park, and hop off to visit a Buddhist temple, stroll around a traditional wet market, and re-fuel with coffee and pastries. Half-day morning bike tour of Shanghai Old Town Cycle around the Old Town, the Former French Concession, and Fuxing Park Experience local life as you visit a Buddhist temple and a traditional wet market Enjoy breakfast of coffee and pastries at a local café Easy level tour suitable for participants of average fitness Great-value tour includes bike rental, breakfast, and entrance fees Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures a personalized experience

Have a 3-hour foodie tour to experience the local dietary taste. Including 3-4 types of breakfast food, such as famous Shengjianbao(Fried soup dumplings), sweet soy milk and fritters and so on. It's not only food, but more stories behind it. * English-speaking guide will tell you the story of the food. * Small group tour with a maximum of 8 people. * Learn more local culture by tasting local food.

The "Shanghai Breakfast Tour: Alleys and Brews" is a distinctive and immersive exploration of the city's flavors. Embark on an immersive breakfast journey starting at People’s Park, winding through historic Ningbo Road alleys to the Bund. Savor iconic bites like soft egg crepes, crispy scallion pancakes, and soup-filled xiaolongbao, paired with locally roasted coffee at hidden cafés. Along the way, discover stories of Shanghai’s blend of East-meets-West culture—from nostalgic breakfast rituals to the Bund’s colonial-era architecture. Perfect for foodies and culture enthusiasts, this tour blends culinary discovery with the soul of old and new Shanghai, ending with historical street nanjing dong lu.

One of China’s royal capitals, Nanjing has a rich food tradition. Discover it, without the expense of a driver, on this intimate walking tour, with pickup and drop-off by public transport. Sip, snack, and slurp your way through up to 15 different items as your private guide leads you through the shops and stalls of Confucius Temple Market and Laomendong. Choose between lunch or dinner tours to suit your schedule.