family-friendly Shanghai

If you are moving to Shanghai with a family, you will quickly discover a pattern. Parents talk. They compare compounds. They ask about schools, green space, and whether you can actually get a proper grocery delivery without waiting two hours. And sooner or later, someone will say: Have you looked at Gubei? Gubei and the broader Hongqiao area are not the flashiest parts of Shanghai. They do not...

If Old Xuhui whispers history through its plane trees and lane houses, Jing'an speaks the language of modern, connected, family-friendly living. It is a district that manages to be both energetic and peaceful, both international and deeply local. For expats moving to Shanghai, Jing'an has become one of the most sought-after neighborhoods – and for good reason. From luxury compounds with resort-style...