Experience the unique Chinese afternoon tea culture on a tour of Shanghai’s Huaihai Road. Discover traditional desserts, aromatic teas, and indulge in a classic tea ceremony.
Experience the unique Chinese afternoon tea culture on a tour of Shanghai’s Huaihai Road. Discover traditional desserts, aromatic teas, and indulge in a classic tea ceremony.
- Huaihai Road Commercial Street - Join the guide at 2:00 pm to embark on a delightful afternoon tea food tour starting from Huaihua Road, Shanghai. Begin by sampling delicious mooncakes at two local pastry shops. Mooncakes are a traditional pastry enjoyed by Chinese families during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family unity and harmony….
- Huaihai Road Commercial Street - Join the guide at 2:00 pm to embark on a delightful afternoon tea food tour starting from Huaihua Road, Shanghai. Begin by sampling delicious mooncakes at two local pastry shops. Mooncakes are a traditional pastry enjoyed by Chinese families during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolizing family unity and harmony.
Next, relax at a nearby tea house to experience a traditional tea ceremony. China boasts a rich history of tea culture, and it is believed that drinking tea promotes good health. Savor some green tea from Hangzhou and black tea from Fujian province. The classic tea ceremony will provide insights into the use of different tea cup sizes and the appropriate water temperatures for various tea leaves. Discover the origins of different teas and learn how tea culture has influenced the world since the Anglo-Chinese War in 1839.
The tour concludes at a Cantonese dessert restaurant where you can indulge in a variety of sweet icy desserts, such as milk pudding with purple sticky rice, papaya, sago, mango puree, and delightful almond tofu. This enjoyable afternoon tea and dessert tour will leave you with sweet memories of Shanghai.
- Xintiandi - Relax at a nearby tea house to experience a traditional tea ceremony. China boasts a rich history of tea culture, and it is believed that drinking tea promotes good health. Savor some green tea from Hangzhou and black tea from Fujian province. The classic tea ceremony will provide insights into the use of different tea cup sizes and the appropriate water temperatures for various tea leaves. Discover the origins of different teas and learn how tea culture has influenced the world since the Anglo-Chinese War in 1839.
- Former French Concession - The tour concludes at a Cantonese dessert restaurant where you can indulge in a variety of sweet icy desserts, such as milk pudding with purple sticky rice, papaya, sago, mango puree, and delightful almond tofu. This enjoyable afternoon tea and dessert tour will leave you with sweet memories of Shanghai.

- Local guide
- Afternoon tea/tea ceremony
- Desserts
- Food tour
- Local guide
- Afternoon tea/tea ceremony
- Desserts
- Food tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Curious about what constitutes afternoon tea in China? Is it similar to the British version? Come take part in this one-of-a-kind food journey to unravel the mystery of Chinese afternoon tea. Treat yourself to a variety of indigenous traditional sweets and invigorating green or black tea. Explore some of the top local confectionery stores located on the…
Curious about what constitutes afternoon tea in China? Is it similar to the British version? Come take part in this one-of-a-kind food journey to unravel the mystery of Chinese afternoon tea. Treat yourself to a variety of indigenous traditional sweets and invigorating green or black tea. Explore some of the top local confectionery stores located on the renowned Huaihai Road. Relax in a well-known Shanghai tea house where you’ll get to sample Pu’er, Ginseng Oolong, Jasmine, and black tea during your authentic tea ceremony session. Beyond that, you will also savor mango puree, gelatinous mousse cake and a selection of other frosty delicacies throughout the tour.
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Age under 3 is free to join
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.