2-Day Shanghai Local Life, Wandering and Food Exploration Tour
Exploration
Breakfast at Dafugui Restaurant
It is a century-old state-owned restaurant in Shanghai. Its breakfast features traditional Shanghai dim sum: spareribs with rice cake, wonton with dried shrimps, crab meat xiaolongbao (steamed pork bun), fresh meat mooncake, with extremely high cost performance.
Stroll in the Old Town of Fangbang Middle Road
It is one of the existing blocks in Shanghai with the most authentic old Shanghai charm. You can see old Shikumen (stone-gate houses), century-old pharmacies, handmade tailor shops along the way, and experience the authentic local civilian life.
Lunch at Laozhengxing Restaurant
It is one of the birthplaces of Shanghai local cuisine, featuring classic Shanghai dishes such as caotou quanzi (stir-fried alfalfa with pork intestines), fried river shrimp, eight-treasure duck, with authentic and mellow taste.
Wander around Wenmiao (Confucius Temple) Block
It is an old block with Wenmiao (Confucius Temple) as the core, surrounded by second-hand book stalls, handmade shops, traditional snacks. It is a niche area loved by both Shanghai literary young people and local old residents.
Exploration
Breakfast at Laolongtang Noodle Shop
It is one of the most famous large intestine noodle shops in Shanghai. The large intestines are thoroughly cleaned with rich braised flavor, and the noodles are chewy. Served with toppings including pickled cabbage and spicy minced pork, it is the first choice of breakfast for local residents in old Yangpu District.
Stroll in the Old Community on Guoding Road
This is a typical workers' new village community in Shanghai. Along the way, you can see old public housing, convenient vegetable markets and community canteens, and feel the daily life of ordinary Shanghai citizens.
Lunch at Lanxin Restaurant
It is one of the most representative hole-in-the-wall restaurants serving authentic Shanghainese cuisine. It specializes in classic Shanghainese dishes such as soy braised duck, oil-fried shrimp, and Caotou Quanzi (braised pork intestine with clover), with authentic taste and affordable prices.
Visit the Ancient Zhenru Temple
It is one of the oldest surviving wooden structure buildings in Shanghai, first built in the Yuan Dynasty. The temple preserves Buddha statues and stone steles from the Yuan Dynasty, with a quiet and secluded environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city.