Shanghai in 1 Days - Start at People's Square and learn local history
In Collaboration with China Pleasure Tour Co,. Ltd.. Updated on April 8, 2026.
3-hour shared walking tour in Shanghai. Explore People's Square and Yunnan South Road (Yunnan Road) neighborhood while tasting traditional Shanghainese dishes and street food. Typical tastings include scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, parched chicken and soup dumplings with black vinegar. All tastings are included and together are more than enough for a full meal. Local English-speaking guide, 3
This itinerary was created in collaboration with China Pleasure Tour Co,. Ltd., inspired by the tour Shanghai shared Foodie Walking Tour at YunnanRoad food street.. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Start at People's Square and learn local history
- Walk Yunnan South Road food street
- Tastings of scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, parched chicken and soup dumplings
- Local guide commentary on Shanghai food culture
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Itinerary
Day 1
Meet at People's Square, walk together to Yunnan South Road and visit a sequence of local restaurants/stalls for a guided tasting tour. Total outing time: 3 hours including walking and short breaks.
Meet at People's Square — introduction and orientation
Gather near the main fountain at People's Square for a brief introduction to the tour, safety notes, and an overview of Shanghai's modern history and food culture. Guide will review the tastings plan and the neighborhood layout before the walk to Yunnan South Road.
Tips from local experts:
- Meet at the north-side fountain (Light of Huangpu River) so the guide can spot the group quickly.
- Operator notes state limited accessibility; wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for short standing periods.
- Arrive by taxi or on foot from nearby hotels — the operator notes there is no pickup service for out-of-center addresses.
Yunnan South Road food street — guided tastings at 3 local restaurants
Walk to Yunnan South Road and visit three local restaurants/stalls selected by the guide. Try traditional Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, parched chicken and soup dumplings served with black vinegar. Guide provides context on local ingredients, eating habits and neighborhood life. Tastings included and together make a full meal.
Tips from local experts:
- Tastings are shared; order portions as guided and share plates with the group so everyone can try each dish.
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, tell the guide before the first tasting so the guide can adjust choices.
- Carry small change for any extra drinks or snacks — many local stalls prefer cash for incidental items.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Friends |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | 1 |
| Total Activities | 2 |
| Total Places | 2 |
| Activities Types | Attraction, Restaurant |
