Experience Design and delivery by Eastbound and Beyond
Highlight
“The morning sets the tone for the day” – many Chinese people consider breakfast the most important meal of the day. In this tour, we’ll take you to the most authentic and delicious Chinese breakfast and dessert restaurants, and share the stories behind the food. Along the way, we’ll pass through classic icons like Nanjing Road, People’s Square, and the Bund, revealing the untold stories behind these landmarks. This journey is ideal for both first-time visitors as well as people who have lived here for years.
Enjoy Chinese breakfast and desserts at several time-honored restaurants
Savor crab roe soup dumplings, pork chops, egg pancakes, milk dessert, and more — enough to keep you full until dinner!
Admire the Bund and learn about its role in a defining moment of Chinese history
Visit a lesser-known spot with stunning views of the Pudong skyline
Experience the vibrant People’s Square, once a racecourse
Walk Nanjing Road and hear stories of China’s first department stores
Take home a unique, memorable gift
Itinerary
Egg Pancake & Rice Sweets Restaurant (A brand since 1875)
Taste the soft, chewy glutinous rice sweets from a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Nanjing Road for over 100 years. With a perfect blend of sweet red bean and nutty sesame fillings, each bite is a delightful combination of flavors. Don’t miss their made-to-order Chinese pancake, paired with a cup of soy milk.
Nanjing Road
Once the commercial center of Shanghai 100 years ago, it remains bustling with shops and stores today. Discover China’s first department store and its pioneering initiatives of that era.
Soup Dumplings Restaurant (A brand since 1986)
Gently bite into a soup dumpling, and the savory crab roe juice bursts in your mouth. Taste a delicious pork chop, a Shanghai classic with a fascinating Western influence. Finally, taste the delicious soup-based little wontons, another Shanghai classics.
People’s Square
Stroll through People’s Square to digest the delicious food. Discover the century-old cinema and hotel, once Shanghai’s tallest building for over 50 years. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of People’s Park, where every weekend hosts a marriage market, with parents arranging dates for their children!
Traditional Chinese Dessert Restaurant (A brand since 1851)
Stewed milk dessert, this 19th-century southern Chinese treat, is now a national favorite, popular for its rich, creamy aroma and unique texture. For fruit lovers, there is a mango-themed dessert to choose from!
ShengJian (crispy bun) Restaurant (since 1994)
Shengjian is one of the most iconic breakfast items in Shanghai, offering a perfectly crispy skin that crunches with every bite. It pairs nicely with a comforting bowl of glass noodle soup. Hear the rivalry stories of two styles of pan fried buns, just like the debate between NY style pizza and Chicago deep dish!
Scallion Pancake (Food stand)
Scallion pancakes, freshly made to order, are prepared by frying green onions in oil to infuse their aroma into the dough. The pancake has a layered texture that is crisp, fragrant, and deeply satisfying!
Suzhou Creek
Stand on a bridge over Suzhou Creek, a lesser-known spot that offers the best angle of the iconic Pudong skyline. In our view! Hear the history of how the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek played pivotal roles in Shanghai’s transformation—from a quiet water town to a bustling global metropolis.
The Bund
Discover the Bund, the iconic symbol of Shanghai’s peak in the early 20th century, hailed as the “No.1 city in the Far East.” Global talents and capital transformed it into a dazzling showcase of wealth. Uncover the hidden stories of these historic buildings and their role in a defining moment of Chinese history.
What’s included?
(1)English-speaking tour guide
(2)Enjoy a big traditional Chinese breakfast at five or more sit-down restaurants – local favorites! The portion would keep you full for hours after the tour!
(3)Premier taxi from People’s Square to Suzhou Creek
(4)Bottled water in the taxi
(5)A special gift 🙂
