Food destinations within easy reach of Shanghai. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.

Worth the trip

Zhujiajiao (Qingpu) ★ 3.9

About 1 hour from central ShanghaiMetro Line 17 to Zhujiajiao Station, then a short walk or taxi to the old town

Famous forZongzi (rice dumplings) and canal-town snacks

Zhujiajiao, an hour from Shanghai on Metro Line 17, is a canal town where Yinxingshu Apo Zongzi, open since 1999, wraps zongzi by a 400-year-old ginkgo tree.

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Nanxiang (Jiading) ★ 3.8

Under 45 minutes from People's SquareMetro Line 11 to Nanxiang Station, Exit 2, then walk southwest along Minzhu Street

Famous forXiaolongbao (soup dumplings), invented here in 1871

Nanxiang, a 45-minute subway ride from Shanghai, is the birthplace of xiaolongbao, with Rihuaxuan and Changxinglou still serving soup dumplings on Old Street.

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Qibao Ancient Town (Minhang) ★ 3.9

Within Shanghai municipality, about 30 minutes from downtownMetro Line 9 to Qibao Station, Exit 2, about a 5-minute walk to Old Street

Famous forQibao tangtuan, scallion pancakes and crab roe soup dumplings

Qibao Ancient Town, a water town on Metro Line 9 near Shanghai, packs its South Street with tangtuan, scallion pancakes and crab roe soup dumplings.

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Suzhou ★ 4.2

About 20 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed railHigh-speed rail from Shanghai Hongqiao Station or Shanghai Station

Famous forSuzhou-style noodles (aozao and five-shrimp noodles)

Suzhou is 20 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed rail, where Wei Ji Ao Mian Guan serves aozao noodles, a centuries-old Suzhou morning tradition.

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Hangzhou ★ 4.1

About 50 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed railHigh-speed rail from Shanghai Hongqiao Station

Famous forLongjing tea and West Lake vegetarian and Hangzhou-style dishes

Hangzhou is 50 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed rail, where Hefang Street and Damalong Market serve Jiangnan breakfasts before Longjing tea in the hills.

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