Experimental temporary shows are the draw at the Bund’s only contemporary art gallery, which wows with an eye-catching Art Deco façade and interiors by London-based architect David Chipperfield.
Our favourite is their popular peach milk tea (14RMB) which goes down like a juicy ripe fruit, ideal for summer. Read more.
The mapo doufu (7RMB) is the best. Wobbly tofu cubes are bathed in glowing crimson of chilli, fermented beans, a bit of ground meat, a sprinkling of scallion and Sichuan peppercorns. Read more.
The beef pie with goose liver is a gourmet meat loaf slathered in foie gras. It’s rich but creative. Don’t leave without trying the creamy tiramisu (25RMB), one of the best and best value in town. Read more.
This park is rarely crowded. It’s more of a place for kids to splash around but it’s a great place for a quiet dip and the park ground make a pleasant environment to swim in. Read more.
The Lost in Thailand cocktail (70RMB), a mix of spiced rum, fino sherry, mango, lemongrass and chilli tincture that comes with a shell-on shrimp tucked in and dusted with chilli spice is a showstopper Read more.
Take in the scene at the 111-foot mahogany bar of the former Shanghai Club, now a Waldorf Astoria.
