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Crazy Yummy Food & Local Lifestyle: Free Tour Central Shanghai
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Crazy Yummy Food & Local Lifestyle: Free Tour Central Shanghai

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Run by a local guide · Summerhaha

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover Shanghai’s true spirit on this immersive tour. From the serene Jade Buddha Temple to hidden old streets, you'll taste local delicacies and see daily life through the eyes of an expert guide.

Duration
2 h
Destination
Shanghai
Meeting Point
front gate of Jing‘An Temple, close to metro Station of Jing'An temple, exit 1(Line 2&7&14).
Provider
Summerhaha

Description

This is not a typical free walking tour, it's all about real food, real neighborhoods, and real Shanghai local lifestyle!!

We gonna have:
- 3-4 food stops with many choices (vegetarian friendly also), basically it's like a breakfast+lunch set, pls leave space for the yummy local food.
- A central location, convenient for visiting many famous landmarks, including Jing'an Temple, Jade Buddha Temple, the French Concession, and Yu Garden.
- Small group (max 8 guests), making it easy to chat, ask questions, and enjoy a more personal experience.
- Local expert Summerhaha, who grew up in her parents' noodle shop, hot pot and BBQ restaurants, and has been lucky to travel around the world.

Part 1. Eat like a local
- China: a meat lover’s country or a vegetarian paradise?
- Handmade dumplings from a neighborhood auntie
- Regional Chinese pancakes you’ve probably never seen before
- Chinese desserts… surprisingly not always sweet
- And why Shanghai has 10,000+ coffee shops?

Part 2. See the city beyond the surface
- A fancy Apple store next to a golden Buddhist temple, which is more popular?
- A community center with a library, gym…

Includes

  • Yanping Road
  • Jing'an Temple

Meeting Point

front gate of Jing‘An Temple, close to metro Station of Jing'An temple, exit 1(Line 2&7&14).

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Traveler reviews

10 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

10/10 would do again!

We had summer as our guide and it was great! The food was super tasty and she was very knowledgeable and had a lot of information about Chinese life and culture - also about the places we were visiting next. A great way to start our trip. We got some local recommendations and it was clear the Summer knew the city well. She pointed us to a Danish coffee shop (we’re from Denmark) which had only opened two weeks before, which was fun to try! Summer was very well prepared with maps and images, which was very helpfull when talking about the different regions in China - also very good English☺️

Freja Herreborg Pedersen · October 2026

The BEST tour to know real Shanghai

We took the tour with Summer, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Food is the best way to get to know a culture, and Summer is passionate about food, so nothing could go wrong! Highly recommended!!!

David Gil · September 2026

Personalities interesting tour

It was a very small group and insanely personalised. Vegan/ vegetarian food was on the list and i learned a lot about Shanghai and gained some nice insights. Thank you!

Darja Trautmann · September 2026

A must do when in Shanghai

Summer was very nice, she absolutkt enjoys what she is doing and it shows. She spend plenty of extra time with us tailoring the tour to our preferences. She is easy to talk ton and time went by in a flash. A must if yiu want to dive into the diversity of Shanghais eateries.

eric voigt · July 2026

Comida callejera en Shanghai

La primera experiencia de la ciudad fue fantástica. Summerhaha nos explicó muchas cosas de la ciudad y de la comida callejera y nos acompañó a muchos lugares muy buenos donde probamos diferentes cosas. Lo recomiendo mucho. Gracias por todo Summerhaha

Llorenç Vaquer · June 2026

Perfect tour, we really enjoy it ! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We had an amazing experience with this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city. Summer was an incredibly kind, friendly, and knowledgeable guide. She took us to some fantastic local spots that we would never have discovered on our own, giving us a much more authentic experience. Beyond the tour itself, she shared many valuable recommendations and insider tips that helped us make the most of our stay. Her enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine care for her guests really made a difference. Thank you, Summer, for such a memorable experience. If you're looking for a guide who truly knows the local culture and the best hidden gems, Summer is the perfect choice!

Marina David · June 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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