Description
What You will Do
Summary
We are different from other families. The famous river view crab roe noodles, the steamed buns that you want to eat after eating, and the Shanghai noodle restaurant that tourists love. In addition, we will take you to taste many characteristic Shanghai foods;
There are also in-depth experiences of lacquer fan making, paper cutting, cloisonné, embroidery and so on that foreign friends like; tai chi, Traditional Chinese medicine massage; pearl opening;
Highlights of the trip
1、 Enjoy good food: Take you to taste the local recommended special food during the trip, such as special noodles, breakfast pancakes, steamed buns, crab roe buns, and witness the fresh cooking of Chinese dishes;
2、 Fun: The guide will tell you interesting stories about Shanghai during the process, which may include history that you are interested in;
3、 The quality of tourism is guaranteed, and the China Travel Agency founded by the senior executives of Ctrip Group is trustworthy;
4、 Technology features, the itinerary can be adjusted according to your needs, visit the unique drone base and robot base in China
Food choices (7 out of 4)
Time period (starting at 8 a.m.):
Starting at 8 a.m., try the large pot spring fried food;
9 o’clock to taste the old lane noodle restaurant in Shanghai west + The largest bookstore in Shanghai
10:00, South Bund Light textile market (or intangible heritage handwork experience, pearl opening, taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine massage and moxibustion);
12 o’clock Taoxiang pot rice;
Duration (starting at 12 noon):
Starting at 12:00 noon, try Da Huchun Shengjian, Shanghai’s largest bookstore in the old lane noodle restaurant
At 15:00, South Bund Light textile market (or intangible cultural heritage handwork experience, pearl opening, taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine massage and moxibustion);
18 o’clock clay pot rice;
Li Bai Crab Crab Yellow Noodles Bund Riverside Restaurant (Open: 9:30-21:00)
Immersive experience of golden location and river view
Located on the third floor of 22 The Bund, the floor-to-ceiling window design offers a panoramic view of the Huangpu River and Lujiazui. In the evening, you can enjoy both sunset and night views at the same time. The restaurant also offers traditional dance performances, offering a double enjoyment of taste and sight.
The ultimate presentation of crab cuisine
The signature crab roe noodles are made with hand-peeled crab roe, and dishes such as crab roe shrimp noodles and crab roe rice follow the “three-piece” standard. The noodles/rice can be added for free
Differences in dessert and service
We create unique sweet treats like potato paste, green rice balls, ice bean blossoms, and pear jelly that combine visual appeal with delicious flavor. Offering complimentary ginger tea and proactive noodle refill reminders, we maintain efficient service even during peak hours.
A food theater in a historic building
Located in a century-old red building, the decoration combines classical and modern elements, and hanfu dance performances are performed from time to time. The package is cost-effective
Da Huchun Shengjian (Open: 7:30-19:00)
Shanghai century-old food craft inheritance
Adhering to the traditional process, the thin and chewy dough is fried to a golden and crispy bottom, which is combined with sweet meat filling to form a unique taste. Different from the boiled juice pan-fried soup, it retains the original flavor of old Shanghai pan-fried soup.
Classic double design
The signature shrimp pan-fried dish combines fresh meat and whole shrimp, resulting in a “double flavor” creative experience with plump and chewy shrimp. Other special varieties such as grass shrimp and three delicacies are also available.
Gold combinations
The unique curry beef soup is the best companion, with tender beef and rich broth that complement the flavor of pan-fried beef. This fixed combination pattern has become its signature.
Immerse yourself in the old store experience
The old shop on Sichuan Road retains the decoration style of the 1980s and offers open-air breakfast seats; the Yuyuan shop incorporates the architectural elements of Shikumen, and you can feel the cultural atmosphere of Shanghai when dining.
Shuxi Lane Noodle Restaurant (Open: 9:30-20:00)
Exclusive fusion of innovative pouring head
The first clam liver noodles and abalone clams seafood noodles, the traditional Benbang rich oil sauce and seafood elements are skillfully combined; and staff masks throughout the whole process, very clean and hygienic;
Immersive lane culture experience
The store completely replicates the scene of old Shanghai lane in the 1980s. Heartwarming services such as offering ginger tea on rainy days and recommending increasing quantity without price increase when making a table are strengthened to enhance the community attribute.
Traditional craftsmanship is now represented
We insist on making noodles by hand every day, and we can add them for free to achieve the contemporary inheritance of the old taste.
Mengxi Market (Open from 6:00 to 17:00)
Mengxi Market is the “Breakfast United Nations” hidden in the old Luwan Lane.
The Qiang cake next door is as thick as a palm, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Sprinkle a handful of black sesame seeds, and bite open layer after layer of sweet taste. Two steps further, the oil-dumpling is now digging up radish shreds and cooking in the pot. The shell is golden yellow and the core is white. One bite will make the oil smell four times as good.
• A Culinary Hub of Authenticity: Mengxi Market, hailed as “Shanghai’s most delicious market in the city center,” features numerous trendy food stalls. The crispy, golden-yellow Hu Shang Laoqiang Bing (Shanghai Old Qiang Cake) with its oily, slightly chewy interior and aromatic scallions sells out within minutes.
• The vibrant daily life atmosphere permeates the market: The bustling scene features regular residents with their own “shopping” secrets, knowing exactly which stalls offer freshest produce. Here, visitors encounter an array of fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood from rivers and seas, grains, oils, dried goods, pickled vegetables, and more. This authentic daily life brimming with local charm and wisdom offers a glimpse into everyday living that tourist attractions cannot replicate, allowing travelers to gain deeper insights into the locals’ lifestyle.
Meihua Zhai (Open: 9:30-21:00)
Unique sauce process
Secret recipe for meat and oil sauce: The sesame sauce is made with peanut oil specially used for fried pork chops instead of the traditional water mixing method, which has its own meat aroma and delicate aroma
Brine finishing touch: Pour a spoonful of braised hoof/rib bone brine in front of you before mixing to instantly enhance the layering
Classic combinations
Mojang noodles + beef soup: a golden combination of “eating and drinking at the same time”, the rich and fragrant beef soup is the exclusive feature of Xiangzhai
Spicy soy sauce fried pork cutlet: With the help of Taikang brand spicy soy sauce, the crispy and tender texture has become a classic eating style in Shanghai
Craftsmanship of head system
Now stir-fry the sauce: the sauce is rich in aroma and retains a crisp taste, such as vegetarian dish containing baked gluten/ mushrooms/water gluten and other multi-layered ingredients
Big dumpling innovation: the combination of sesame sauce and shepherd’s purse meat filling, creating a new school of confectionery in this gang
Beibin Tan Fuhe Noodle Restaurant (Open: 9:30-21:00)
Classic inheritance of old Shanghai Benbang noodles
Adhering to the traditional thick sauce flavor, the signature toppings such as pork liver and kidney, sauce fried eel and so on are cooked and made on the spot. The heat is just right and the sauce is rich and strong, restoring the authentic taste of old Shanghai lane noodles.
Characteristic double combination of pouring head
The original “double serving of pork liver and kidney” and “double serving of shrimp and eel” are created to give consideration to the freshness and elasticity, satisfying the needs of multiple taste buds. This is a rare creative eating style in Benbang Noodle Restaurant.
The unique process of handmade egg noodles
Using white heart eggs and noodles, the noodles are firm and smooth, and can not be soaked for a long time. They can fully absorb the sauce, reflecting the insistence of the old noodle restaurant on the quality of noodles.
The atmosphere of the city is combined with modern experience
The old shop is hidden in the lane of Wutong District, full of smoke and fire; the new shop is located in the North Bund business district, with upgraded environment but still retaining the traditional flavor, forming a unique experience of “old taste and new scene”.
Tao Xiang pot rice (Xietu Road) (Open: 7:30-21:00)
Authentic Shunde flavor
Directed by a certified Shunde master, the rice is cooked in a traditional pot with a secret sauce and precise heat to ensure that the rice and ingredients are perfectly blended.
Double sign-up pot rice
We have created a double combination of beef + sausage and pork neck meat + bullfrog. The ingredients are carefully matched and the taste is rich to meet the needs of different tastes.
Golden corn cakes are crispy and tempting
The bottom of the rice is thick and golden crispy, not greasy, with a special scallion oil or chili sauce, which is fragrant and widely praised.
The ritual of on-demand cooking
We insist on cooking in a casserole pot for about 50 minutes at a time. The aroma and smoke of the high temperature cooking become a unique experience.
Hidden menu Guang-style soup
Provide nourishing soups such as pigeon soup stewed with medicinal herbs, with a rich broth that forms a classic match with pot rice
Shanghai Local characteristic experience (6 choices)
South Bund Light textile fabric Market (Tripadvisor, No.2 in Shanghai) (Open: 9:30-18:00) Free experience
The “first stop” for foreign tourists and business people
Most of the merchants in the market have the ability to communicate in English, and some stores directly mark the sign of multi-language service to form a unique international consumption scene.
Vertical professional clusters
Suits customization: high cost performance of all wool customization service, the craftsmanship is comparable to the high-end shops on Maoming Road
Cheongsam/silk fabric: Suzhou embroidery, imported acetate fabric exclusive area, support personalized design
Now we’re choosing to do immersive experiences
All customized products require on-site measurement, and customers can participate in the whole process of fabric selection and style adjustment. The “human touch” service of old-style tailor shops is also retained, such as providing old hot soup and free noodles.
Shanghai Book City (the largest bookstore in Shanghai) (Open: 9:30-21:00) Free experience
Deep experience of intangible cultural heritage
The “Shiguang Gongju Hall” on the 6th floor introduces an exhibition of ancient architectural mural techniques in Shanxi Province. 30 restored works are combined with demonstrations of the technique of gilding by intangible heritage inheritors on site, and simultaneous tasting of Jixi yellow tea is provided to realize the living inheritance of intangible heritage.
Cultural and creative product differentiation
The “Book Fair Exclusive” gift boxes and Zhonghua Book Company’s vertical-format notebooks, all featuring an offline exclusive supply model. Cross-border products like panda plush toys and Moutai ice cream create memorable highlights, while items such as Lu Xun’s Morning Flowers Picked at Dusk coffee cups combine practicality with collectible value.
Other Options
Intangible Heritage Handmade Experience (Open: 9:30-18:00) requires on-site payment
Clam opening experience (Open: 9:30-21:30) requires on-site payment
Tai Chi Experience (Open: 9:30-18:00) requires on-site payment
Experience of TCM massage and moxibustion (Open time: 9:30-21:30) requires on-site payment
