📍 Taste of China Immersive Dining — Is It Worth the Hype? | Full Review & Guide

Finally visited this wildly popular immersive dining experience at the Bund! From booking to the actual experience — here’s everything you need to know. Save this guide if you’re planning to go! 📍 Location & Transportation ▪️ Address: The Old Municipal Hall, 270 Henan Middle Road, B1 Floor, Huangpu District ▪️ Metro: Line 2/10, Nanjing East Road Station, Exit 7 (5-min walk) ▪️ Parking: Free parking available on B2 level 🅿️ 💺 Seating Tips (Super Important!) ✔️ Mid-section seats are highly recommended — great view, good value, no blocked sightlines during the show. 💄 Styling & Costume Details 1️⃣ Arrival Time: Come 1.5–2 hours before your meal time! 2️⃣ Outfit Options: ▫️ Women: Hanfu, Qipao, ethnic wear (7 styles total — light colors are super photogenic!) ▫️ Men: Robes, martial hero looks, ethnic outfits (darker shades are more dignified) ▫️ Kids: Cute mini Hanfu available — perfect for photos! 3️⃣ Styling Services: ▫️ Basic Package: ¥168 (outfit + simple hairstyle) ▫️ Premium Package: ¥398 (outfit + full makeup & hair + accessories — highly recommended!) 🍽️ The Dining Experience Join Panda Chef Cheng Baobao on a culinary journey across China! ⏰ 2-hour immersive experience | 7 courses matching 7 story chapters: 1️⃣ Appetizer Platter: Four regional bites + jasmine cold soup 2️⃣ Jiangnan Tapas: Fresh asparagus and crab meat tartlets + Longjing tea 3️⃣ Beijing Duck: Sliced onsite — pancakes with duck and hawthorn strips 4️⃣ Fish in Sour Soup: Tender grouper + tangy-spicy broth + interactive “fishing” projection 5️⃣ Mapo Tofu: Wagyu and lobster — spicy, aromatic, perfect with rice 6️⃣ Hot Pot: Mushroom broth with premium snow beef and abalone 7️⃣ Sweet Rice Balls: Cosmic visual effects — the most Insta-worthy dessert! 💰 Pricing ▪️ Dinner: Front ¥1088 | Mid ¥988 | Back ¥888 (Kids ¥488) ▪️ Lunch: Slightly cheaper (¥100–200 less), same experience ▪️ Booking: Search “Taste of China Immersive Dining” on major platforms — book 1 week in advance ▪️ Tip: Weekdays are easier to book — weekends sell out fast! ⚠️ Must-Know Tips 1️⃣ Don’t be late! You’ll miss key story moments. 2️ Wear light-colored inner clothing — easier to change into costumes. A full 2-hour immersive experience + costumes + performances + 7 courses = total vibes and killer photos! Perfect for anniversaries, family trips, or treating friends. Definitely an experience worth repeating! — #tasteofchina #immersivedining #shanghaifood