one park avenue

Some compounds in Shanghai feel like they were designed by committee – safe, boring, indistinguishable from a dozen others. One Park Avenue is not one of those places. Walk through the entrance on Changde Road, and you step into a different world. The central garden is massive. Mature trees shade winding paths. A small pond sits next to a barbecue area. Willow branches brush the water. Young couples...

If you‘ve spent any time researching apartments in Jing’an, you‘ve undoubtedly come across two names: One Park Avenue (静安枫景苑) and Eight Park Avenue (静安豪景苑). These twin developments, built by the same Singaporean developer just a street apart, have become legendary in Shanghai’s expat rental market. But what‘s the real difference between them? Which one is...

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...