Not one neighbourhood but several: finance towers at Lujiazui, family compounds at Jinqiao and Biyun, research parks at Zhangjiang. Newer buildings than anywhere across the river, and much more space for the money — as long as you check what you are actually next to.
At a glance
Life without Chinese
Metro access
Quiet at night
Value for money
Good for students
What is around
Metro120
Supermarket132
Park150
Pharmacy56
International hospital79
Shopping mall118
Counted from OpenStreetMap data for this district.
What works
Modern buildings with lifts, gyms, pools and real management
The largest concentration of international schools in the city
Line 2 runs to both airports
What to expect
Distances are enormous — neighbours can be 40 minutes apart
Lujiazui empties out after work and at weekends
Wind between the towers makes winter feel colder than it is
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