Shanghai & its Hidden Gardens

Located on China's eastern coast, Shanghai offers a privileged entry point into a China both contemporary and deeply rooted in tradition. Behind its image as a major international metropolis, the city reveals a rich cultural and gastronomic heritage shaped by multiple influences. Through historic neighborhoods and more discreet addresses, local cuisine reveals itself through encounters: lively markets, family tables, teahouses and restaurants reinterpreting regional classics. Gastronomy reflects a subtle art of living, where balance of flavors, seasonality and craftsmanship are essential. Near Shanghai, the surrounding region invites visitors to slow down and explore a more intimate cultural heritage, between artisan traditions, water-filled landscapes and preserved ways of life.