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...

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...