Nanxiang Xiaolongbao Guide

World Travel Editorial · 2026-09-10 · 3 min read

This Nanxiang Xiaolongbao Guide is a practical guide for first-time visitors. Follow the route section by section rather than trying to cover everything at once.

Xiaolongbao is a type of Chinese tangbao, traditionally prepared in a xiaolong, a small bamboo steaming basket. The most popular kind of xiaolongbao originates from the city of Changzhou in Jiangsu province, and is an iconic dish of Jiangnan cuisine.

Itinerary summary

• 皮薄馅大、卤汁鲜美的上海传统点心
• 代表老字号：南翔馒头店（豫园）
• 建议时长：1-2 小时（含排队）

How to plan your visit

Below is a section-by-section walk; skip or extend sections to suit your schedule. Check the 'Practical info' section before you set out.

Nanxiang Xiaolongbao

Address: 上海市黄浦区豫园路85号（南翔馒头店）

Practical info

• 人均：40-80 元
• 旺季需排队，建议错峰
• 现蒸现吃最佳

Photographs

Xiaolongbao Shanghai

Photo: Robigasp · · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Crab xiaolongbao in shanghai

Photo: Matt's Life from 南翔 (Nanxiang), 豫园 (Yuyuan Gardens), 上海 (Shanghai) · · Source · CC BY 2.0

Xiao Long Bao by Junhao!

Photo: Junhao! · · Source · CC BY 2.0

Sources

• Nanxiang Xiaolongbao: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiaolongbao