Monthly Archives: September 2015

Transport: how to get around in Shanghai?

How to get around in Shanghai The most common way of transport in Shanghai is by taxi. There are plenty of them and they are cheap. Sometimes during peak times and in bad weather it may be a bit tricky to find. During daytime (5:00 to 11:00 p.m.) it will cost you 13RMB for more »

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Tomson Riviera Garden

Description Open to public in Dec 2008,there are four different layouts,including detached and townhouse,all of which with basement.size ranges from 386-570sqm,satisfying residents’ need of entertainment and storage space. Excellent security and professional management are some of the facilities that are provided by the excellent staff at Tomson Riviera Garden. Getting an apartment in this more »

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Xintiandi Lakeville

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Description Xintiandi Lakeville is a compound that consists of just beneath 300 units, including serviced apartments and a couple of villas. The walking distance to the famous Xintiandi area is an excellent feature – this is an area that fills all your need as an expat in Shanghai. Xintiandi offers a comprehensive range of more »

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Le Chateau Huashan Compound

Description Le Chateau Huashan consists of three towers belonging to different investment companies and some individual owners. All units are arranged to create the ultimate expat life experience in a state-of-the-art serviced apartment residence, suitable for those who desire a peaceful yet convenient lifestyle within luxurious facilities and amenities. Each apartment has exquisite interiors, more »

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What to check when moving into an apartment in Shanghai

I have made a list over things you should check when you are looking for an apartment in Shanghai. – What are the sources of heat / Aircondition in the apartment? In southern parts of China, it is usual with apartments which is powered solely by solar panels (太阳 气 taiyangqi), but then there more »

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This is a “fresh” apartment in Shanghai

Question: Hello, when searching around online for an apartment in Shanghai I find many different classifications – some call them “great“, “luxurious” and “fresh“. But can you point me in a direction on how I could know what kind of classifications that should be used? And maybe give some pictures as examples? Regards, Answer: more »

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The Summit Shanghai

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Description The Summit contains a total of 358 units in several apartment buildings that vary from five-storey low-rise buildings to 43-storey towers. The units are owned by individual landlords, which means that tenants can enjoy a great variety of decorating and furnishing styles. The fabulous clubhouse provides all residents with first class amenities and more »

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Green Court Compound

Description Green Court is a great central compound offering luxurious apartments exploited by the Shanghai Government. All the apartments feature spacious layouts and well equipped with name brand appliances. Spacious living rooms, bed rooms, and large kitchens. You will also find great clubhouse facilities in the Green Court compound. A beautiful landscape surrounds the more »

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Green Valley Villa

Description Green Valley Villas is a large villa compound, which comprises 182 luxurious villas in lush green surroundings. Well managed and serviced, the villas offer modern & simple decorations and excellent facilities with reasonable prices. The area around the Green Valley Villa compound is peaceful and quiet – and a lot of expat families more »

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Shanghai Racquet Club & Apartments

Description Shanghai’s premier resort-style residential community, SRC provides an ideal living environment, especially suitable for families with children because it is close to the American School in Shanghai. All apartments are professionally decorated and beautifully furnished, and the onsite clubhouse features state of the art facilities. A great portion of all American expats in more »

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