As the temperature in Shanghai skyrockets, it becomes a challenge to keep the family cool, fed and entertained. Consider planning an easy getaway – a staycation in one of the city’s many luxury hotels. With a newer and better hotel seemingly opening … Read More
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Vegetarian Pro Tips for Navigating China
Want to make sure you’re not getting any hidden meat or other allergens in your dishes in China? While eating in China, many vegetarians order what they think are meat-free dishes, but they often contain small slices of pork. While … Read More
Beijing Breakfast: Locals’ Top Morning Foods
One of the most common questions we are asked on by guests on the Old Beijing Dinner Tour is: What do Beijing locals eat for breakfast? It’s a question we love answering because we love Beijing breakfast foods and we … Read More
Where to Get a Drink After Our Shanghai Night Eats Tour
If the beer, huangjiu and baijiu on our Shanghai Night Eats tour weren’t enough for you, we’ve got more options! Hanabili This Japanese izakaya right around the corner from our last stop (and Jing’an Temple metro station) offers excellent cocktails … Read More
Shanghai’s Best Vegetarian Restaurants
East Asian Buddhists do not follow a vegetarian diet as strictly as other practitioners, but when they do, they do it well. Some restaurants offer meat substitutes, made from gluten, tofu and mushrooms, while others let the vegetables speak for … Read More