As a food lover, I have always maintained a high passion and pursuit of food. I have traveled to many cities and experienced various local delicacies, but there is still one city that has always appeared in my dreams, and it is also the city I want to visit most, and that is Shanghai. The reasons are as follows:

1. Rich catering culture

Shanghai is an international city. The catering culture here integrates the characteristics of many countries and regions, such as local Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine, Sichuan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, Northeastern cuisine, as well as Japanese food, Italian food, Mexican food, etc. Moreover, Shanghai has a wide variety of snacks, such as Shanghai pancakes, steamed buns, pan-fried buns, fried dough sticks, tofu curd, etc., which are all delicacies not to be missed.

2. Diversified food markets

Shanghai has many traditional and modern markets that are dizzying. The most popular ones are the tourist market at the Chenghuang Temple, various small vendors around Tianzifang, and the newly developed Bund. Not only can you taste authentic local snacks here, but there are also many new delicacies that incorporate local characteristics.

3. Trendy restaurants

Although Shanghai is a city with a long history, it also has many trendy restaurants that are eye-catching. For example, Longzhijia is located in a historical building in Jing'an District. It is not only a restaurant, but also a gallery and courtyard bar. In an immersive environment, tasting food becomes more enjoyable.

4. Reasonable prices

Compared with the capital cities of Beijing and Hong Kong, the price level in Shanghai is relatively reasonable. The famous local dining area has restaurants of various price ranges, which can meet the needs of delicious food without putting people's financial situation into trouble.

In short, Shanghai is a city not to be missed when looking for delicious food. It has a long history and rich cultural heritage, and it has many mouth-watering delicacies that are addictive. I believe that if I have the opportunity to go to Shanghai, I will definitely have a perfect food experience.