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...

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...

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...