Beijing Summer

What We’re Reading – October 2017

When you’re planning a trip to China, doing a little research reading books about China and doing other background research can pay off in spades in terms of enhancing your cultural understanding while you’re on the ground. Plus, everyone needs something … Read More

New Seasonal Tour: Shanghai Hairy Crab Feast!

Autumn’s arrival means one thing in Shanghai: hairy crab season. A local delicacy known for its sweet flavor, impenetrable shell and shaggy claws worthy of a Just So story, Shanghai hairy crab and its famous roe are only in season during the ninth … Read More

Flight Deal Alert: China to Vietnam from US$250

If you’re not already subscribed to the Scott’s Cheap Flights mailing list, I highly recommend it! It’s not like other flight deals lists from the airlines where you can never find the actual cheap prices listed. His always work, and he provides … Read More

Old Jesse Shanghai Ordering Guide – In Pictures!

 UPDATED: The Old Jesse ordering guide was updated in January 2024 by the amazing guides of the UnTour Shanghai team.  Looking for where to eat when you’re visiting Shanghai (besides our top-rated food tours?) Old Jesse is a delicious Shanghai institution, … Read More

Meet a Shanghai Dumplings UnTour Guide: Cherry Chen

Name, Age, Nationality My name is Yufei (Cherry) Chen and I’m Chinese, born and raised in central China, with 4 years of college life in Beijing, 2 years of postgraduate life in Wuhan, 1 year of teaching job in Australia, … Read More