Shanghai
Shanghai’s vibrant street‑food scene turns the city into an open‑air culinary playground, where you can wander from the bustling Friday Weekly Muslim Market to the aromatic Jianbing stalls on Dahuchun and sample spicy crayfish at a local Crayfish Restaurant. The quirky Dandang Spot offers a rooftop view of neon‑lit skyscrapers while you sip tea, making Shanghai a must‑visit destination for travelers craving authentic flavors, lively markets, and a taste of modern Chinese culture.
Shanghai
China
About Shanghai
Shanghai is a direct-administered municipality and the most populous urban area in China. It has a population of 29,558,908 in the urban area as of 2025. The city is located on the Chinese shoreline on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River bisecting the city. Shanghai is a global center for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port. As of 2022, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 13 trillion RMB.
Based on 14 spots from 2 travel guides
What to Expect in Shanghai
- A foodie destination with 6 restaurants, 5 attractions, 2 markets, 1 temples to explore
- Home to legendary whole roast lamb, jianbing (Chinese crepe) and crayfish soaked and boiled in 13 spices
- Centered around the Pudong neighborhood
Must-Try in Shanghai
crayfish soaked and boiled in 13 spices
atCrayfish RestaurantThe dish offers a spicy, fragrant blend of curry and cumin flavors that sets it apart from typical crayfish offerings.
shengjianbao (pan‑fried dumplings)
atDahuchunIts deep‑fried bao are cooked Shanghai style, slightly sweet with a crispy brown crust that delivers a distinct wok‑hei flavor.
Dandang (wheat‑flour ball stuffed with pork)
atDandang SpotIt offers a unique twist on traditional Shanghai cuisine by pairing the savory Dandang with pickled tofu pork and hearty pork bone soup.
whole roast lamb
atFriday Weekly Muslim MarketIt offers authentic Xinjiang flavors with cumin‑spiced dishes in a bustling Friday market atmosphere.
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