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Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

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🍜 Food & Cooking

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Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

When Ben from our team did this 3-hour walk through Shanghai's former French Concession, we hit up over 15 breakfast spots in the quieter southern pocket — everything from sheng jian bao (pan-fried dumplings) and xiao long bao (soup dumplings) to jianbing crepes and scallion pancakes. The area itself is a layered neighbourhood of heritage buildings and narrow lanes where locals still live and eat, and the small-group format meant we could duck into family-run joints and street vendors without the tourist circus. It's as much about Shanghai's colonial history and current pulse as it is about the food.

Private Food Tour: Hong Kong Island

When Mia from our Global Hobo crew ran this private food tour across Hong Kong Island, we hit five proper local spots in four hours—dim sum joints, a wonton noodle place, roasted meat vendors, and a bakery for egg tarts, all washed down with traditional milk tea. The guide weaves in the island's layered history: Cantonese roots bleeding into British colonial echoes and modern Hong Kong energy. You'll walk through working neighbourhoods where locals actually eat, not tourist strips, and the pace is built around eating, not rushing.

Lijiang Naxi Cuisine Cooking Class & Market Visit

When Ben from our team ran this cooking class in Lijiang, we kicked off early at one of the town's oldest markets, picking ingredients alongside locals before heading to a Naxi family's kitchen. The whole thing—market to table—took about three and a half hours. You're working at your own station with a guide translating as you go, and you end up prepping and eating three dishes. The vibe felt genuine; we weren't in a tourist kitchen factory but in someone's actual home space. Small groups keep it intimate, and the market itself is worth the wander—proper old-school, nothing staged.

Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef

When Noah from our team booked this online cooking class with Chef Sunflowerli, he was learning Beijing dumplings and other Sichuan classics from his kitchen via Zoom. It's a private session—just you and the chef on screen—that runs 90 minutes and covers everything from hand-rolling dumplings to stir-fries like Kung Pao chicken and mapo tofu. You'll cook in real time, taste as you go, and walk away with actual skills and a full meal. Vegan swaps are built in. It suits adults and older kids keen to get their hands sticky and learn proper Chinese technique without leaving home.

Shanghai Food and Culture Tour (10 dishes, 5 eateries)

When Noah from our team ran this Shanghai food tour, we hit five neighbourhood eateries in three hours, working through ten dishes that left us genuinely full — think crab roe soup dumplings, pork chops, egg pancakes, and proper desserts. The guide threaded together stories about the spots themselves while we walked past landmarks like People's Square (once a Shanghai racecourse) and Nanjing Road, where China's first department stores changed the city. It's pitched at everyone from first-timers to expats, and you can do it as a breakfast or dinner circuit depending on what suits.

Xi'an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk

When Em from our team ran this Xi'an tuk-tuk tour, we spent four hours weaving through back-alley markets and hole-in-the-wall food joints with a local guide steering us through the less touristy bits of the city. The vibe is properly local — you're pulling up to family spots where regulars know the owners, not slick restaurants with English menus. Small group (under 10), unlimited eating and drinking, and zero time wasted on foot. It's breakfast done the Xi'an way, with surprises baked into the route.

Xi'an Private Foodie Tour by Tuktuk

When Jake from our Global Hobo crew hit up Xi'an's walled old city on this 3-hour foodie tour, we weaved through packed laneways hitting 5–6 proper local spots and street stalls — the kind locals actually queue for, not tourist traps. You're hopping between a tuk-tuk and public transport, guided by an English speaker who steers you toward steamed dumplings, spiced noodles, flatbreads, and whatever else the city's known for. It's the anti-buffet experience: smaller, scrappier, closer to how Xi'an really eats. Soft drinks included; your own transport to the meeting point isn't.

Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip

When Ben from our team tried this Yangshuo cooking class, he started in the thick of the local market, learning how vendors pick the day's best produce before heading to a kitchen for hands-on prep work. You'll cook signature Yangshuo dishes—beer fish features prominently—and sit down to eat what you've made, plus family tea. The class runs 4 hours with two daily slots (10am or 5pm), set in a region famous for its dramatic karst landscape and relaxed traveller vibe. It's the kind of afternoon that tells you why Yangshuo's become a proper food hub.

Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

When Charlie from our Global Hobo crew signed up for this tea workshop in China, we weren't sure what to expect—neither of us were tea nerds. Turns out, Vivian Mak's setup flips the whole thing on its head. You're tasting four different teas (scented green, straight green, red, and oolong) across 90 minutes, learning how each is actually made, then pairing them with three snacks to see how flavour shifts. It's hands-on and playful rather than preachy—you're using your nose, mouth, and touch to decode what makes each tea tick. Works for absolute beginners and seasoned drinkers alike.

1h 30mfrom AUD $91

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