Scholar-Led Food Culture Walking Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: Zhenning Lu Market, 11 Zhenning Road Changning, Shanghai, China | Shanghai, China


Category: Food & Drink

Highlights:
Comprehensive culinary experience in Shanghai
Local food vendors & fresh fish stalls at Zhenning Lu Market
Authentic Shanghainese lunch at a favorite local restaurant
Guided by a knowledgeable & passionate expert
Maximum group size of 6 people for a personal experience

Inclusions:
Guided food tour of Shanghai
Lunch
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Explore the bustling Zhenning Lu Market as you learn about the city's food traditions and culture. Taste your way through the city on this walking tour, savor a delicious Shanghainese lunch at a favorite local dining spot, and study the culinary heritage of this region with an expert guide.

After meeting at Jing'an Temple, set off to Zhenning Lu Market—home to many small vendors selling local products such as fresh fish, pak choi, bell peppers, and lotus roots. Let your guide lead the way as you weave in and out of the labyrinth of stalls. With extensive knowledge and passion from your local guide, gain an in-depth understanding of essential food concepts in Shanghai. Hear how the city gained its status as the “land of rice and fish,” see the importance of fresh vegetables, and learn how pork is the primary meat in the Chinese diet.

After a thorough walk through the Zhenning Lu Market, it's time to taste dishes made with concepts and ingredients discussed at the market. As you take a seat and admire the elegant surroundings in a local house-turned-restaurant, your guide helps select authentic and delectable dishes. Sample a range of delicacies from xunyu (a popular Shanghai fish recipe) and hongshao rou (red-braised pork belly) to a cold serving of “drunken chicken”—a regional dish marinated with local rice wine.