Shanghai: Craft Beer Tasting in Former French Concession

Shanghai French Concession, Shanghai



Explore Shanghai’s nightlife in the former French Concession area while enjoying abundant samples of craft beer. Embark on a crawl of 3 of the best local breweries, see the life of the Chinese middle class, and relish a treat of Shanghai-style dumplings.

Craft Beer Tasting Tour in Shanghai’s Former French Concession

This 3-hour guided tour in Shanghai’s French Concession area suits craft beer enthusiasts interested in local breweries and traditional Shanghai flavors.

Highlights

  • Visit 3 local brewhouses and a traditional Chinese liquor store
  • Explore Fuxing Park and Sinan Mansions in the French Concession
  • Sample 6 types of beer and a rice wine with a local guide
  • Enjoy traditional Shanghai-style dumplings

Description

Meet your local guide at the Langham Hotel front gate to begin your craft beer journey. Start by tasting wheat beer, pale ale, or dark stout at The Brewer gastropub in Xintiandi.

Next, walk through Shanghai’s Old City to explore traditional residences and alleyways. Along the way, try Shanghai-style dumplings such as potstickers or wontons, followed by a rice wine tasting in a traditional liquor store.

Continue with a 15-minute walk to Sinan Mansions, a renovated 1920s villa complex now hosting upscale dining and bars. Visit the award-winning Boxing Cat Brewery to sample their craft pilsners, lagers, stouts, and rotating specials.

The tour concludes at Shanghai Brewery near Fuxing Park for additional craft beer tastings. Your guide will assist in hailing a taxi back to your hotel at the end of the night.

Includes

  • 6 glasses of beer
  • Shanghai dumplings
  • Rice wine tasting
  • Soft drinks
  • Private guide
  • Additional car service during the tour

Excludes

  • Alcoholic drinks beyond the included 6 glasses (available for purchase)
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for walking and book in the early evening to enjoy a lively atmosphere while sampling local brews.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to three local brewhouses, a traditional Chinese liquor store, tasting six beers and a rice wine, and sampling traditional Shanghai-style dumplings.
The tour starts at the front gate of the Langham hotel in Shanghai's former French Concession.
The craft beer tasting tour lasts approximately three hours.
Yes, the tour includes tasting traditional Shanghai-style dumplings alongside the beer samples.
Yes, the tour is guided by a local expert and welcomes both beginners and beer enthusiasts interested in Shanghai’s local brews.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to Fuxing Park in Shanghai's former French Concession area.
Yes, the tour features a tasting of traditional Chinese rice wine at a local liquor store.
Check the tour provider’s website for current schedules and availability in Shanghai.
You will sample six different local beers during the tasting tour.
Besides brewhouses, the tour explores Sinan Mansions and Fuxing Park in the former French Concession area.

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