Shanghai
Breakfast
Walking Tour
✨ NEW Food Tour (New Location) ✨
Not far from the bund are those lane houses and humble local shops that make you feel like you're getting to know the "real" Shanghai.
During this breakfast tour,
we will wander through the streets
between the Bund and People's Square
to glimpse into daily scenes of local life
in these soon-to-disappear Shikumen.
Along the way, we will taste
the authentic flavors of Shanghai's breakfast
including Shengjian, Xiaolongbao, Jianbing, soup dumplings, baozi, and more.
All well selected local shops run & operated by locals for decade, where you will have a chance to get to chat with them a bit about their daily routine as well as their life and dreams live in this big city.
We will then head to
People Square matchmaking corner
- kind of an offline Tinder! -
where parents come hoping to find suitable partners
for their unmarried children.
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly
Highlights:
🎎 Glimpse into lane-houses local life
🍛 Taste more than 12 local breakfast items
🌟 Witness the intriguing matchmaking corner
🕤 Tour Duration: 3 hours
😎 Type: Breakfast Walk, ~2.5 kilometers
📸 Meeting details:
8:30am Saturday Morning
Aug10（Private booking also possible based on availbility )
Location: People Square metro station
Breakfast items:
This tour will include at least 12 items from the following list
- Xiaolongbao/ Steamed Buns
- Shenjian/Pan fried Buns
- Fried Dumplings
- Youtiao/deep-fried dough sticks
- Sesame balls
- Bean curd
- Soy milk
- Siu mai
- Egg-filled pancakes
- Wonton stew
- Meat Bao/BlackBean Bao/Vegan Bao
- Rice Balls
- Rice porridge
- Beef Soup
- Tonkatsu/ Fried Pork Chop
- Local Coffee
- and more
Note: Vegetarians can be accommodated on this tour with meat-free alternatives. For other special dietary needs, please contact M2 staff in advance.
Introduction
In the heart of Shanghai, nestled between the bustling glamour of the Bund and the vibrant People's Square, lies a world that offers a strong contrast to the modern metropolis that surrounds it.
Lilong
Lilong is a type of residential community or neighborhood composed of long rows of Shikumen houses, rowhouses, or apartment buildings. These houses often have a stone gateway leading into interconnected courtyards with residences. They are a symbol of traditional Shanghai living and are becoming increasingly rare as the city modernizes.
During our tour, we'll have the opportunity to observe the authentic local life. Residents going about their routines, washing clothes or vegetables in communal areas, hanging their laundry between the houses, and even getting haircuts at makeshift outdoor hairdressers. It's a captivating experience to witness the coexistence of old traditions and contemporary life within the same neighborhood.
Authentic breakfast
Let's taste the authentic flavors of Shanghai's breakfast! From the crisp and savory jianbing to the delicate and flavorful soup dumplings, the steamed baozi, and the comforting noodle soup, our culinary journey will introduce you to the city's culinary heritage.
People's Square
You've most likely heard about People's Square but did you know about its intriguing matchmaking corner? This traditional gathering spot is where parents and grandparents come to find suitable partners for their unmarried children.
They display the information (such as age, height, weight, profession, education...) on sheets of paper, which are often attached to umbrellas or other easily visible spots in the hope of finding potential matches. Dates are then arranged through friendly negotiations.
For booking,
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Email: M2adventurers@gmail.com
Price
350rmb (min 4ppl, max 8)
Also can be booked as a private tour, on demand
Included
- Professional English Speaking guide
- 12+ breakfast items
- Coffee break
- M2 organizing fee
Excluded
- Drinks & meals not mentioned
- Tips for guide
- Optional activities not mentioned
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel within 2 days before departure, you won't qualify for a refund but you can use the money for your next booking with M2.
- If you cancel last minute (less than 24h in advance) you won't qualify for a refund nor be able to use the money for the next booking.
Disclaimer:
All forms of outdoor recreation have a higher level of risk than most ordinary activities.
By participating in M2adventure's hike, you acknowledge and accept the responsibility for making your own determinations as to the suitability of the activity and for your own safety, conduct, and well-being and agree to participate solely at your own risk.
M2adventure, its organizer & hike leaders will not be held responsible for any loss or injury which you may sustain as a result of your participation in any of these activities.
This trip is hosted and operated by Shanghai Qian Hai International Travel Service Co, Ltd.
