June 2026

Some places feel like they belong on a movie set. Yuyuan Garden is one of them. Tucked away in the middle of Shanghai‘s busiest tourist district, this 400-year-old garden is a time machine. One minute you‘re pushing through crowds near the City God Temple, surrounded by neon signs and souvenir shops. The next minute, you step through an ancient gate and suddenly the noise fades. You‘re standing...

The elevator opens directly into your apartment. No shared hallway. No neighbors walking past your door. That is the first thing you notice about Kingsville. The building sits at 198 Anfu Road, tucked back from the street behind a small courtyard. The twin towers are 29 stories each, but there are only 102 units total. Most floors have just two apartments. On some floors, there is only one. The...

You've moved into your new Shanghai apartment. The furniture is (mostly) assembled. The utility bills are set up on Alipay. But one thing is missing: a reliable internet connection. Whether you work from home, stream 4K movies, game online with friends back home, or just need to stay connected, internet access is essential. The good news? Shanghai has some of the fastest and most affordable home...

If you’ve looked at apartments in Jing‘an, you’ve probably noticed that the area’s most famous compounds—One Park Avenue and Eight Park Avenue—come with premium price tags. But tucked away on a quiet street near the Suzhou Creek is an alternative that offers exceptional value without sacrificing quality. City Castle (远中风华园 / Yuan Zhong Feng Hua Yuan) won’t give you a 50-meter...