May 2026

Between the towering skyscrapers of Lujiazui and the sleek storefronts of Xintiandi lies a different Shanghai. Here, laundry flutters above narrow alleyways. The scent of sizzling street food mingles with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. And around every corner, a new discovery awaits. This is Tianzifang (田子坊) . A warren of traditional Shikumen (stone-gate) houses transformed into...

Some compounds in Shanghai feel like they could be anywhere. Glass towers. manicured but sterile grounds. A lobby that could be in Singapore or Shenzhen. The Summit (汇贤居) is not one of those places. You feel the difference the moment you walk in. The central garden takes up nearly half the land. There is a walking path that loops around the edge. Parents push strollers. Kids kick a ball. Dog...

You've signed the lease. You've got the keys. Your furniture has arrived (or is on a ship somewhere in the Pacific). You take a deep breath and look around your new Shanghai home. And then the questions start. How do I pay the electricity bill? What does that Chinese text message mean? How do I even find my account number? Moving into a new home is stressful anywhere. Moving into a new home in a...

There are tall buildings. And then there is the Shanghai Tower. Standing at 632 metres above Lujiazui, it doesn't just dominate the Shanghai skyline — it redefines what a building can be. It twists. It breathes. It powers itself. It houses a hotel so high that its guests sleep above the clouds. And it gets you to the top faster than Usain Bolt can run. If you live in Shanghai — or you're...

If you’ve searched for apartments in central Jing‘an, you’ve likely noticed that prices for compounds like One Park Avenue and Eight Park Avenue have climbed steeply. But tucked away on a quiet street near the Suzhou Creek is an alternative that offers exceptional value without sacrificing location. Territory Shanghai (泰府名邸) won’t give you a 50-meter Olympic pool or a resort-style...

Moving to a new country is exciting. But when your child wakes up with a fever at 2 AM, or someone needs urgent medical attention, excitement turns to a very practical question: Where do we go? The good news: Shanghai has world-class healthcare, with options ranging from top-tier public hospitals with international departments to private hospitals designed specifically for expat...

If you’ve spent any time searching for luxury housing in Shanghai‘s Former French Concession, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the “Big Three” compounds on or near Anfu Road: The Summit (汇贤居), Chevalier Place (亦园), and Kingsville (金苑). These three properties sit within a stone‘s throw of each other and have dominated the high-end expat rental market for nearly two decades....

Moving to Shanghai with children is exciting — but finding the right school is usually the first big decision families face, and it can feel overwhelming. With over 50 accredited international schools across the city, covering every major curriculum from British and American to IB, French, German, and Singaporean, the options are genuinely impressive. But not every school is right for every family, and...

If you‘ve spent any time researching apartments in Jing’an, you‘ve undoubtedly come across two names: One Park Avenue (静安枫景苑) and Eight Park Avenue (静安豪景苑). These twin developments, built by the same Singaporean developer just a street apart, have become legendary in Shanghai’s expat rental market. But what‘s the real difference between them? Which one is...

There is a specific corner in Shanghai that has become something of a pilgrimage site. At the intersection of Huaihai Middle Road and Wukang Road, a wedge-shaped building shaped like a ship's bow slices through the traffic. Tourists crowd the opposite sidewalk, phones held high, all trying to capture the same perfect shot. This is the Wukang Building. And it is the gateway to one of the most...