Perched at the mouth of the mighty Yangtze River, Shanghai is a city shaped by more than a century of dramatic, cosmopolitan history. Historically celebrated as the premier metropolis of the Far East, the city has long struck a fascinating balance between lavish Western elegance—epitomized by the legendary Peace Hotel on the Bund—and the humble, comforting flavors of the surrounding Jiangnan water towns.

Today, Shanghai’s food scene is an eclectic, all-embracing melting pot. Here, upscale Western eateries tucked inside leafy, historic colonial villas sit side by side with bustling neighborhood food stalls. In this guide, we invite you to step away from the lavish banquets and dive into Shanghai’s most delicious, wallet-friendly everyday eats—immersing yourself in the authentic warmth and lively culinary soul of the city.

El Parque del Estanque Zuibai es uno de los jardines clásicos más icónicos de Shanghái, con una rica historia de más de 1,000 años que se remonta a la dinastía Song. Con céspedes exuberantes, árboles centenarios y pintorescos puentes de piedra sobre arroyos suaves, captura la verdadera alma del diseño de jardines de Jiangnan. En un espacio notablemente compacto, crea magistralmente un mundo sereno y elegante propio. No es necesario ir a otro lugar de Asia Oriental para apreciar la belleza de los jardines tradicionales; esta joya escondida en Shanghái ofrece un sabor pacífico y auténtico de la estética oriental.