Hi, I'm a street food lover and network engineer who spends every free moment exploring Shanghai's best eats. The spots on this tour are my personal favorites — places I go with friends, not tourist traps. Want fine dining or a custom route? I can arrange that too. As someone who's traveled extensively and joined countless tours, I know what makes a great one. This isn't just about food — it's about real Shanghai stories, insider tips, and memories that stick. Food & drinks not included. We split all bills equally at the end (cash/Alipay, ~150-250 RMB/person). See you soon! First time in China? Message me on WhatsApp: +62 85967038082 or email: dangbuzhude266@163.com for a free digital survival guide — I'll help you set up payments, navigate the metro, and translate menus.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
We’ll meet at Exit 19 of People’s Square Metro Station to begin our food tour. If you are a vegetarian, have any food allergies, or dietary restrictions, please let me know in advance. Thank you.
Lai Lai Soup Dumplings is the starting point of our food tour, where we’ll enjoy their signature soup dumplings. Lai Lai is also known as one of the best places for soup dumplings in Shanghai.
We can try some traditional Chinese dim sum on Nanjing West Road and have a short tour for Shanghai's most famous pedestrian street.
At the second restaurant, we will experience Shanghai specialties such as Fried pork rib with rice cakes and signature noodle soup
At the last stop, we will visit a Yunnan rice noodle restaurant, which is one of my personal food recommendations. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Authentic Shanghai Food Tour with Chi Gua Va lasts about 2h 30min–3h. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet at People's Square Metro station Exit No.19. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ben.
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Ben and his friends were the perfect hosts. Their gastronomical tour was so much more than just about food. It truly became a cultural and immersive experience that made us feel as though we had been visiting old friends. The food was delicious, great choices. Thank you so much for the great memories!
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