Longhua Temple

Longhua Temple

Longhua Temple is the oldest, largest and most magnificent Buddhist architecture in Shanghai. The 40.4 meter pagoda is made of wood and brick, and its delicate octagonal structure has seven stories. The brick base and body of the pagoda was built in 977 during the Song Dynasty.

Shanghai snacks

Shanghai snacks can be traced back to as early as the Southern Song Dynasty and became more exquisite in cooking when Shanghai grew into an important city during the early Ming Dynasty. After Shanghai was listed as a trading port by the end of the Qing Dynasty, various regional snacks were assimilated, developed and refined, bringing forth the specialty of Shanghai style. A wide selection of Shanghai snacks comprises dozens of pastries, buns, stuffed dumplings and rice and cakes, which are light, fresh, and tasty. Now refreshments and snacks from all over China and the world are available in Shanghai. Local snacks in Shanghai have their specialties and should not be missed.

Fried Stuffed Bun[生煎饅頭]

Fried Stuffed Bun[生煎饅頭]

Fried stuffed bun, with nearly 100 years' history, is a typical indigenous snack of Shanghai. The wraps of the buns are made of semi-fermented paste, and the stuffing is made of pork, shallot, ginger, soy, pepper and sesame oil. The stuffed buns are put in rows in a big pan and fried. With a thin and soft wrap, a golden-colored and crispy bottom, and delicious meat, this snack tastes best hot. Fried stuffed buns were first served in many teahouses in old Shanghai. Special fried stuffed bun restaurants began to appear in 1930s. At present, there are hundreds of such restaurants. The stuffing is varied to include chicken, crab and shrimp.