When you come to Shanghai, in addition to strolling along the Bund, exploring Yu Garden, and experiencing the prosperity of the modern metropolis, there is another delicacy worth trying for yourself – xiaolongbao ( soup dumplings ).

Neatly arranged in bamboo steamers, the delicate little dumplings wrap around savory meat filling and piping hot broth. Gently pick one up, and through the translucent wrapper, you can see the plump filling inside.

A basket of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) is a window for many tourists to learn about Shanghai's traditional cuisine.

🥟 Small and exquisite, yet packed with flavors

The most distinctive features of xiaolongbao are its thin skin, fresh filling, and abundant soup .

In the traditional process, the dough needs to be rolled out thin enough while maintaining good elasticity in order to wrap the rich meat filling and broth.

After steaming, the dough of the xiaolongbao becomes soft and elastic, the meat filling is tender, and the soup is full of rich meaty aroma.

When you gently bite into the dough, the heat and delicious broth will come out.

This is also the most interesting part of tasting xiaolongbao.

🥢 The correct way to eat starts with "gently picking it up".

Foreign tourists who try xiaolongbao for the first time are usually pleasantly surprised by the rich soup inside.

Freshly steamed xiaolongbao are very hot, so it is recommended to gently pick them up with chopsticks, place them in a small spoon, and then gently bite a small hole in the dough to allow the heat to slowly escape.

First, savor the broth, then dip it in a little vinegar and eat it with shredded ginger to better appreciate the delicious and delicate flavor of the xiaolongbao.

Take a gentle bite, and the delicious broth bursts in your mouth.

🏮 From Nanxiang to Shanghai, experience the culinary culture of Jiangnan

When it comes to Shanghai-style xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), many people think of Nanxiang xiaolongbao .

Nanxiang is an ancient town in Jiading District, Shanghai, famous for its traditional xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Xiaolongbao has gradually evolved from a local specialty snack into one of Shanghai's most representative delicacies.

Today, you can enjoy various flavors of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) whether in traditional time-honored shops, bustling street stalls, or modern restaurants.

Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) vary from place to place in terms of fillings, size, and preparation methods, but they all share the following characteristics:

Exquisite, delicious, and piping hot.

🏙️ Food meets Shanghai travel

In the morning, stroll through Yu Garden and admire the exquisite architecture of this Jiangnan garden; in the afternoon, head to the Bund to see the modern city skyline on both sides of the Huangpu River.

As night falls, why not find a local shop and order a basket of freshly steamed xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)?

Experience the modernity and prosperity of Shanghai while savoring traditional Jiangnan cuisine.

This is what makes Shanghai so interesting—the ancient and the modern can naturally meet in the same city.

✨ Why should foreign tourists try xiaolongbao?

• 🥟 Savor one of Shanghai's most representative traditional delicacies
• 🍲 Experience the unique texture of "thin skin, juicy, and delicious".
• 🥢 Learn the unique ways to enjoy traditional Chinese dim sum
• 🏮 Learn about Nanxiang Xiaolongbao and the culinary culture of Jiangnan
• 🏙️ Combining xiaolongbao with Shanghai attractions such as the Bund and Yu Garden
• 📸 Photographing exquisite steamed dim sum, documenting a culinary journey through China.

❤️ A basket of xiaolongbao, a glimpse of Shanghai

Sometimes, travel doesn't need to be too complicated.

A small table, a pot of hot tea, and a basket of freshly steamed xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) can be a way to get to know Shanghai.

When you gently pick up a small steamed bun, carefully bite open the skin, and let the delicious soup slowly flow into your mouth.

You are not just tasting a delicious dish, but also experiencing the delicate, refined, and sophisticated aspects of Jiangnan's culinary culture.

Come to Shanghai to see the dazzling night view of the Bund and stroll through the classical gardens of Yu Garden.

Don't forget to sit down and enjoy a steaming basket of xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).

Xiao Long Bao – a basket of fresh and fragrant soup, a sip of broth, taking you to experience the most exquisite taste of Jiangnan.