Shanghai 3-Hour Afternoon Tea Tasting and Dessert Tour

East China, Shanghai



Discover the secret of Chinese afternoon tea and indulge in traditional local desserts. Taste various mooncakes from Huaihai Road dessert shops.

Afternoon Food and Tea Tasting Tour on Huaihai Road, Shanghai

This 3-hour afternoon tour on Huaihai Road suits food lovers interested in traditional Shanghai pastries, tea ceremonies, and desserts.

Highlights

  • Taste a variety of mooncakes at local pastry shops
  • Experience a traditional Chinese tea ceremony at a Shanghai teahouse
  • Sample diverse icy desserts from shops along Huaihai Road

Description

Meet your guide at 2:00 PM to begin a relaxed 3-hour tour along Huaihai Road. Visit two local pastry shops to try mooncakes, special pastries traditionally gifted during the Mid-Autumn Festival symbolizing family reunion.

Next, stop at a nearby teahouse to experience a traditional Chinese tea ceremony featuring green tea from Hangzhou and black tea from Fujian.

The tour concludes at a Cantonese dessert restaurant where you will sample a variety of icy desserts including milk pudding with purple sticky rice, papaya, sago, mango puree, and almond tofu.

Includes

  • Local guide
  • Afternoon tea and tea ceremony
  • Desserts tasting

Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Wear comfortable shoes for walking and arrive on time at the meeting point. Afternoon tours starting at 2:00 PM are ideal for avoiding midday heat and crowds.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes tasting mooncakes at two local pastry shops, enjoying a traditional tea ceremony, and sampling icy desserts at a Cantonese dessert restaurant on Huaihai Road.
The tour takes place along Huaihai Road, a popular shopping and dining area in Shanghai.
The tour starts at 2:00 PM; check the website for current schedules and availability.
The guided afternoon tea tasting and dessert tour lasts approximately three hours.
A local guide leads the tour, providing insights into Shanghai’s traditional pastries, tea culture, and desserts.
Yes, the tour includes tasting a variety of traditional mooncakes at two local pastry shops in Shanghai.
Yes, the tour features a traditional Chinese tea ceremony held at an authentic Shanghai teahouse.
Yes, you will sample various icy desserts at a Cantonese dessert restaurant as part of the tour.
Please check with the tour provider before booking to confirm if they can accommodate specific dietary needs.
You can book the tour online through reputable travel websites; details and availability are listed on the activity page.

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