In late autumn and early winter, Shanghai goes crazy for hairy crabs (大闸蟹 dàzháxiè). Named for their furry claws, these local crustaceans have sweet meat and rich, custardy roe – both of which are bulked up at this time of year for mating season. All the five star hotels in the city offer exquisite tasting

Back by popular demand, the second annual Hairy Crab Feast takes place only when the crustaceans are at peak flavor! You’ll discover the delicious reasons why China goes crazy for these crabs two months every year as we sample whole hairy crabs and 5-6 dishes that incorporate them in Shanghai’s Old Town neighborhood. And we’ll

If you’re in town for October Holiday, great news! We will be running tours every day of the holiday in both Beijing and Shanghai. Use promocode “OctHols2018” for 10% off your booking! See below for more info on our tours or you can book your tour right here. Shanghai Night Eats – Every Night! As

In China, the saying goes, “You can study tea all of your life and still not learn the names of all the different kinds.” But there’s better time to start than when you’re traveling in Shanghai or other Chinese cities. As popular as tea is, don’t expect to be served a free pot when seated

Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节, zhōngqiūjié) lands on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, relatively near the autumnal equinox; in 2018, it falls on September 24. Also sometimes called Mooncake Festival, it’s a public holiday in China on which families gather to give offerings to the full moon, float sky lanterns and eat mooncakes (月饼,