There’s a particular stretch of North Wulumuqi Road in Jing’an where the city seems to hold its breath. The traffic noise from Nanjing West Road fades, the plane trees close overhead, and suddenly you’re standing in front of a set of six granite-clad towers that manage to look both imposing and discreet at the same time.
This is Grand Summit.
It’s not the flashiest compound in Shanghai. It doesn’t have a 50-metre pool or a bowling alley or a name that tourists recognise. What it has instead is something harder to manufacture: a genuinely quiet position in one of the densest, most desirable parts of central Shanghai, with views that stretch south over some of the city’s last remaining 1920s and 1930s low-rise heritage buildings .
For a certain kind of tenant — usually senior executives, diplomatic families, or entrepreneurs who want space and discretion without leaving the city — Grand Summit has quietly become one of the most sought-after addresses in Jing’an.
Quick Facts
The Compound: Designed for Light and Privacy
Grand Summit consists of six residential towers arranged in a line from east to west, all facing south . That south-facing orientation is not an accident. The developer deliberately positioned the buildings so that every unit looks out over the low-rise heritage buildings of the old Jing’an district — the lane houses and garden villas built in the 1920s and 1930s that still survive in this part of the city .
The result is a view that most high-end compounds in Shanghai cannot offer: unobstructed sunlight all year, and a foreground of historic rooftops rather than the face of another tower. The floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows are designed to frame this view .
The architecture is by Philip Liao, a Hong Kong-based architect with more than twenty years of experience. The design uses curves and granite cladding to create a facade that feels modern but not aggressive . The interior layouts were handled by Steve Leung, one of Asia’s most recognised interior designers, who also designed The Summit Club .
The Summit Club: Small but Well-Considered
Unlike the large resort-style clubhouses at some Jing’an compounds, The Summit Club is relatively compact — 1,800 square metres indoors, plus a 300 square metre sky garden and a ground-floor lawn .
What it offers is focused rather than sprawling:
The clubhouse was also designed by Steve Leung, and the wine and cigar lounge is a feature that sets it apart from more generic compound amenities .
Location: The Best of Both Worlds
Grand Summit sits at Lane 1999, Xinzha Road, near the intersection with North Wulumuqi Road. The location is genuinely exceptional for central Shanghai:
This is the part of Jing’an that locals call the “Golden Triangle” — the cluster of high-end malls and office towers around Nanjing West Road that includes Plaza 66, CITIC Square, and Jing’an Kerry Centre . You are close enough to walk to all of it, but the compound itself sits on a quieter residential street, screened by mature trees .
Schools and Medical Facilities Nearby
Jing’an District is well-served for families, and Grand Summit is no exception. Nearby schools include:
- Wanhangdu Road Primary School
- Shixi Primary School
- First Normal Affiliated Primary School (一师附小)
- Nanjing West Road Kindergarten
For medical care, the area is close to Huadong Hospital, Huashan Hospital, Tongren Hospital, and the Shanghai Eye Disease Prevention and Treatment Centre .
The Serviced Apartment Side: Stanford Residences
One detail worth knowing: K. Wah retained part of Grand Summit as serviced apartments, operated under the name Stanford Residences Jing’an (尚臻静安服务式公寓) . These opened in March 2015 and occupy Buildings 1, 3, and 16 .
The serviced apartment units offer a different proposition from the standard residential rentals. They come with:
- Property management and fapiao included
- Broadband and WiFi
- Three cleanings per week and one linen change
- 24-hour front desk and security
- Access to the clubhouse (pool and gym)
Current serviced apartment rates (as of April 2026) range from 46,000–49,000 RMB/month for a 170 sqm three-bedroom in Building 16, up to 150,000–165,000 RMB/month for a 473–527 sqm five-bedroom large flat . Parking is 1,500 RMB/month, and pets are allowed with a 9,000 RMB deposit and 3,000 RMB one-time cleaning fee .
The Rental Market: What You’ll Pay
For standard residential rentals, Grand Summit commands premium pricing. Recent listings show:
| Unit Size | Layout | Asking Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 193 sqm | 3-bed | 55,000 RMB/month |
| 220 sqm | 4-bed | 49,000–50,000 RMB/month |
| 329–334 sqm | 5-bed | 70,000–120,000 RMB/month |
The average rent per square metre in the compound was recorded at approximately 286 RMB/sqm/month in 2026 . For context, a 200 sqm unit at that rate would be around 57,000 RMB/month — consistent with the listings above.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- South-facing, every unit. Not a single apartment faces north .
- Heritage views. The low-rise buildings to the south are protected, so the view will never be blocked .
- Steve Leung interiors. High-spec finishes and considered layouts .
- Savills management. Professional, international-standard property management .
- Genuinely central. Walking distance to Jing’an Temple, Nanjing West Road, and multiple metro lines .
- The Summit Club. Small but well-designed, with a wine and cigar lounge that most compounds lack .
- Low density. 387 units across six towers and two phases — not a mega-compound .
Cons
- Premium pricing. Rents are among the highest in Jing’an, with larger units reaching 100,000+ RMB/month .
- Smaller clubhouse. If you want a 50-metre pool, tennis courts, or a bowling alley, this is not that compound .
- Limited parking. Underground spaces number fewer than 500 for the whole development .
- Older stock (2014–2015). While well-maintained, it is not a brand-new building .
The Bottom Line
Grand Summit is not for everyone. It is not the compound for someone who wants the largest clubhouse, the newest building, or the lowest rent. It is for someone who wants a quiet, south-facing home with protected views in the most central part of Jing’an, and who values design and management over amenities and scale.
For senior executives, diplomatic families, or anyone who has lived in Shanghai long enough to know that a south-facing view over historic rooftops is worth more than a bowling alley, Grand Summit delivers.
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