Known for its namesake, Jing’an Temple, and upscale shopping malls, Jing’an District is highly popular among expats wanting to live in inner Shanghai. With its wide range of imported goods and English speaking services, the area makes for an easy transition into life in Shanghai. While there's no end of high-end housing in this part of Shanghai, these are the places that routinely top lists and receive rave reviews.
 
Jing’an Four Seasons
 
The relatively small Jing’an Four Seasons residence lacks many of the things that larger compounds have – shallow ponds and lush greenery, outdoor BBQ areas, etc. – but all of that seems insignificant once you understand where it’s located; Jing’an Four Seasons’ developers chose to build their project right on top of the West Nanjing Road metro station (Lines 2/12/13), in the heart of Shanghai. Since residents are ensconced away from noise pollution from passing metro trains or bustling crowds, it’s a popular choice with city-lovers. 
 
Jing'an Four Seasons
 
Rent: ¥17,000-36,000/month
 
Bedrooms: 1-4
 
Completion Date: 2007
 
Clubhouse: Yes
 
Metro: West Nanjing Road (Lines 2/12/13) 
 
 
 
City Castle 
 
Located in the central district of Jing’an and designed by a team of Taiwanese developers, City Castle was created with a Western-aesthetic in mind. A small collection of gorgeous white villas sit near the entrance, though the apartment buildings that make up the bulk of the compound are equally luxurious and well-maintained.
 
Lush greenery, small ponds, and well-manicured bushes saturate every inch of outdoor space. City Castle’s greenery rate is, in fact, over 40%, giving residents the sense that it’s a natural oasis in the heart of a cosmopolitan city. The five-star club house is beautiful and well-run, with an indoor pool, gym, meeting areas billiards room, yoga room, an indoor kids’ play area, and more. The staff is professional, polite, and always willing to go that extra step.
 
City Castle
 
Rent: ¥16,000-42,000/month
 
Bedrooms: 1-4
 
Completion Date: 2007
 
Clubhouse: Yes
 
Metro: Hanzhong Road (Lines 1/12/13) 
 
 
8 Park Avenue 
 
8 Park Avenue is trendy, modern, and high-end. Though the residence is blissfully quiet, a quick stroll through the compound’s winding pathways will give you a glimpse of its international and diverse tenants – local and foreign, young and old, families and young professionals.
 
And while it is chalk full of features that are the norm – abundant greenery, a gym, etc. – 8 Park Avenue does it better than most. The clubhouse is kept well-maintained and its jewel feature, a 50-metre indoor swimming pool, boasts a dome roof and a glass wall that looks out onto a small stream and a rocky cliff wall. A natural oasis in the heart of Shanghai.
 
8 Park Avenue’s full range of amenities includes everything from a small bowling alley to an outdoor tennis court, and the onsite staff are incredibly polite and helpful. To the relief of many residents, the immediate area surrounding the compound is calm, lacking the “hustle-and-bustle” that is characteristic of the greater part of inner Shanghai.
 
8 Park Avenue
 
Rent: ¥15,000-45,000/month
 
Bedrooms: 1-5
 
Completion Date: 2007/2008
 
Clubhouse: Yes 
 
Metro: Changping Road (Line 7) 
 
 
 
Crystal Pavilion 
 
Crystal Pavilion offers 42 well-appointed apartments varying from 128 to 377sqm, bringing you all the necessities when looking for your home away from home. As a truly world-class residential development, it is well designed with a contemporary architectural look and quality interior fittings – perfect for discerning corporate expatriates who make this dynamic city their home. Personalized services and premium facilities ensure contemporary city living with all the privacy and comforts that will make your family here truly feel at home. 
 
Crystal Pavilion
 
 
Rent: ¥22,000-60,000/month
 
Bedrooms: 2-4
 
Completion Date: 2007
 
Clubhouse: Yes
 
Metro: West Nanjing Road (Lines 2/12/13)
 
 
 
One Park Avenue 
 
One Park Avenue’s design team built the compound with a “park-like” feel in mind, and the result is stunning; walkways wind through lush greenery, a BBQ area sits next to a peaceful pond, and an elegant gazebo is tucked away next to a weeping willow tree.
 
While other residences aim for a more sterile “international” design and layout, One Park Avenue has striven to create a haven that embraces both global and Chinese elements. A short walk through the compound will give you a peek into a place that is diverse and vibrant with life – young couples practice Tai Chi in the courtyard, children roller skate in the club house, and grandmothers gather to socialize.
 
Apartments in one of its several 27-32 floor high-rises come well-maintained and fully furnished. And though a bit older than what can be found at other compounds, the One Park Avenue club house is highly popular with its tenants. Its impressive list of amenities includes an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, children’s play area, gym, aerobics room, laundry center, multi-function rooms, and more.
 
One Park Avenue
 
Rent: ¥16,000-63,000/month
 
Bedrooms: 1-6
 
Completion Date: 2005
 
Clubhouse: Yes
 
Metro: Changping Road (Line 7)
 
 
 
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