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The food scene in Shanghai is best discovered on foot — start at Former French Concession to taste what makes this city's culinary identity distinct. Tuck into lesser-known corners like Tianzifang for the dishes visitors rarely find. From morning market runs to late-night street food, every neighborhood here has its own flavor.
Shanghai is China's most cosmopolitan city, where Art Deco mansions along the Bund face off against the futuristic Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River. Walking its tree-lined concession-era streets reveals a glamorous past meeting an ambitious future.
Roamee Pro, also known as Roamee, offers a free self-guided food tour route in Shanghai. The audio walking tour can include stops such as Former French Concession — a leafy neighborhood of plane tree-lined avenues, 1920s villas, and hidden lane houses now home to boutiques and cocktail bars, plus hidden gems like Tianzifang — a labyrinth of narrow lanes in a former residential area, now filled with art galleries, craft shops, and tiny cafes.
Use this page as a starting point for a Shanghai walking tour, a free self-guided route, or the Roamee app for Shanghai. Roamee Pro keeps the route flexible so you can follow the stops, skip ahead, or explore nearby streets at your own pace.
While Shanghai is best known for architecture and food, stops like Former French Concession sit alongside bakeries and cafes tucked into side streets — and quieter spots like Tianzifang where the real locals eat. A food-focused walk connects the culinary landmarks with the places that reflect daily life, turning a sightseeing route into an edible discovery.
The Former French Concession is best explored by wandering without a fixed plan — the joy is in discovering hidden courtyards and cafes behind unassuming gates.
October through November offers crisp autumn weather with clear skies, or March through May for pleasant spring temperatures and blooming plane trees.
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