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  • Indulge in cherry blossom delicacies at Gucun Park

    Indulge in cherry blossom delicacies at Gucun Park

    Visitors can not only revel in the beauty of the blossoms but also savor limited-time culinary delights unique to the cherry blossom season.

  • Qingtuan

    Qingtuan

    Qingtuan, or green rice balls, are traditionally eaten around the Qingming Festival.

  • Take a bite out of Shanghai's spring delicacies

    Take a bite out of Shanghai's spring delicacies

    From tender bamboo shoots to fragrant shepherd's purse wontons and broad beans, these spring delicacies are must-try foods in Shanghai's spring season.

  • Embracing the New Year spirit: Traditional food for Spring Festival in Shanghai

    Embracing the New Year spirit: Traditional food for Spring Festival in Shanghai

    Shanghai residents are busy preparing for the most important celebration of the year by shopping for various traditional food.

  • Embracing the New Year spirit: Shanghai residents' essential culinary delights

    Embracing the New Year spirit: Shanghai residents' essential culinary delights

    Shanghai residents' New Year shopping lists embody a rich tapestry of culinary delights.

  • Wenwantai Pickles

    Wenwantai Pickles

    Century-old brand Wen Wan Tai was founded in 1850. The reason why its pickles stand the test of time lies in the sauce its manufacturer selects.

  • Pork Chops and Rice Cakes

    Pork Chops and Rice Cakes

    The technique of making pork chops and rice cakes at Xian De Lai is an intangible cultural heritage item of Shanghai's Huangpu district.

  • Chongming Cake

    Chongming Cake

    Chongming Gao, or Chongming Cake, is a traditional Shanghai pastry in Chongming district.

  • Steamed Meat Buns

    Steamed Meat Buns

    The xiaolong mantou, or Steamed Meat Buns, is a famous native food of Shanghai.

  • Five-Scented Beans

    Five-Scented Beans

    There is a well-known saying in Shanghai: "A man who does not eat Five-Scented Beans at City God Temple has not truly been to Shanghai."