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UnTour Shanghai Food Tours

Shanghai Region · China

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Our walking culinary tours are designed to get visitors off the beaten path and into authentic local shops where they can eat shoulder to shoulder with locals. Since 2010, UnTour Food Tours has taken thousands of guests to our favorite mom-and-pop-owned shops. UnTour Food Tour has been featured in The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic, Monocle, CNN, The Sunday Time Travel Magazine, Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse, Samantha Brown Travels, The Guardian & more. Come explore Shanghai's tastiest authentic cuisine with us!

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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1UnTour Shanghai Food Tours

    Welcome to Shanghai, a 'vibrant metropolis' where history and innovation collide in every bowl of noodles. You are about to embark on an UnTour Food Tour, a journey designed to pull back the curtain on Shanghai's 'labyrinth…

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  2. 2The Ningbo Heritage

    Our first stop is a 'little mom-and-pop shop' specializing in Ningbo-style cuisine. Ningbo is a small port city just a two-hour train ride from Shanghai, and its people have long been a vital part of Shanghai's social fabric. …

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  3. 3The Science of Xiaolongbao

    Now, we reach the 'king' of Shanghai cuisine: the Xiaolongbao, or soup dumpling. This is perhaps the most 'controversial' dumpling in the world, with fans arguing over whether the best version is found in Shanghai or at…

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  4. 4The French Concession Diner

    We now enter a 'Shanghai-style diner' that feels like a 'homage to back in the day'. This area was once part of the French Concession, a piece of land ceded to France in the mid-19th century after the British and Americans had…

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  5. 5The Numbing Heat of the Backstreets

    As we venture further into the 'labyrinth of back alleys,' the air begins to change, filled with the 'aroma of cumin and lamb'. We are entering a 'local street' that stands in contrast to the 'main streets for tourists'. …

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  6. 6The Carb City Experience

    Shanghai is often called 'Carb City' because of its people's deep love for noodles, bread, and rice. One of the most 'legendary' and 'unique' dishes we will try is a complex creation that combines 'fermented pita bread' with a…

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  7. 7The Modern Street Food Haven

    Our final stop takes us to a 'street food haven' near the 'vibrant heart' of the city. This area is a 'bustling destination' where 'bright red paper lanterns' line the 'cobblestone streets'. …

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  8. 8Closing

    As our UnTour comes to a close, take a moment to 'catch your breath' and admire the 'mesmerizing view' of the city. You have walked through 'labyrinth corridors,' tasted 'world-famous' delicacies, and seen the 'authentic slices…

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What is UnTour Shanghai Food Tours?

UnTour Shanghai Food Tours is a place in Shanghai Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

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LocationShanghai Region · China
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates31.2259, 121.4809
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within a 5-minute walk
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