A Deep Dive into Nanxiang Xiaolongbao Culture

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What You’ll Experience
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8 hours
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2 - 8 guests
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English
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Discover the art of crafting Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, a cultural treasure, in Shanghai. Explore historic gardens and ancient towns while savoring authentic culinary delights, all stress-free.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Craft NICH (national intangible cultural heritage)-listed Nanxiang Xiaolongbao, explore ancient gardens and a 1,000-year-old water town, and immerse in Shanghai's culinary heritage and Jiangnan charm.


Highlights :

- Hands-on Heritage Craft: Roll, fill, and steam your own Xiaolongbao under the guidance from an Intangible Cultural Heritage inheritor.

- Immersive Cultural Setting: Craft buns in a traditional Chinese courtyard, surrounded by artifacts of Nanxiang's culinary legacy.

- Historic Gardens & Ancient Town: Explore Ming-era Guyi Garden and Nanxiang's 1,000-year-old pagodas, blending history with local charm.

- Gourmet Ritual: Savor freshly steamed buns with ginger-infused vinegar, following the local mantra: "Lift gently, move slowly, open a window, sip the broth first".

- Stress-Free: All-inclusive: Private transport + meal, with dietary options.


Itinerary:

Nanxiang Steamed Bun Cultural Hall (Xiaolongbao making)- Guyi Garden-Nanxiang Old Town- Twin Pagodas

Sample Menu

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Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)
National Intangible Cultural Heritage Dim Sum

What You Get

Cooking material
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

What You’ll Experience

Step into the Nanxiang Steamed Bun Cultural Hall, where heritage chefs unveil the secrets of crafting 16-pleat ‘jade pearls’ using time-honored techniques. Wander through Guyi Garden's Ming-dynasty pavilions, where lotus ponds mirror arched bridges, then lose yourself in Nanxiang Ancient Town's cobblestone lanes and Song-era pagodas. Savor the carnival-like energy of the ‘Long Street Banquet’, with steam baskets lining festive tables. This journey blends hands-on cooking, cultural storytelling, and a fresh-from-steamer feast. Perfect for foodies and culture explorers seeking Shanghai’s soul beyond skyscrapers.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $557.36 
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Earliest available date: May 21, 2025
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