Shanghai Night City Walk: Nanjing Road & Wujiang Road
Tour Overview
See another side of Shanghai as the city lights come on and the evening crowds fill its streets.
Start on Nanjing Road, where illuminated streets, time-honored stores, and modern brands create a fascinating mix of old and new Shanghai. Browse the shops that interest you or simply enjoy the illuminated storefronts and historic architecture along the way.
Then continue to Wujiang Road for a casual local food experience. Sit down at a neighborhood-style eatery, order several Shanghai dishes and snacks to share, and let your guide introduce you to the flavors and everyday dining habits of the city.
Travel Destination: Shanghai
Suitable for: Food lovers, shoppers, couples, first-time visitors
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour
See Nanjing Road after dark: Walk beneath illuminated signs and past historic department stores, time-honored local brands, and modern shops while hearing stories behind Shanghai’s most famous shopping street.
Dine like a local on Wujiang Road: Settle into a casual eatery, choose several local dishes and snacks, and share them around the table with your travel companions.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Nanjing Road and Wujiang Road WalkingEvening Stroll, Shopping, and Local Food
At 5:30 pm, your local guide and driver will meet you in your downtown Shanghai hotel lobby and take you to Nanjing Road first.
Nanjing Road is the earliest commercial street in Shanghai and is a top nighttime destination. After dark, the neon lights and historic architecture along the street are all illuminated, evoking the grandeur of Shanghai’s golden age. Do not miss the chance to take some retro-style photos.
Follow your guide to explore this shopping paradise. From century-old department stores and time-honored brands to trendy stores, you'll find them all here. Listen to the stories behind some of these ancient commercial buildings and stop at the shops that interest you, such as POP MART and DJI.
Nanjing East Road in daytime The guide will also point out some popular local snacks and specialty shops along the way, so you can stop for a small bite whenever something catches your eye.
Continue westwards to Wujiang Road, a well-known snack street in the city. Home to many old eateries, it is a wonderful place for you to relax after shopping on Nanjing Road.
Here you can taste authentic local snacks, like shengjianbao (pan-fried soup buns), wonton soup, noodles, grilled snacks, or local desserts. Your guide can help you choose based on your preferences and explain Shanghai’s everyday food culture. Grab a seat in a casual eatery and order several small dishes to share, just as locals do — rather than having a formal dinner.
Shanghai street food grilled meat Your evening tour ends here. The guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.
Tour Price ($=USD)
From $121 P.P, which is based on a private tour for 2 people. The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel.
