Zhongshan Park Apartments and Neighborhood Info

Until recently Zhongshan Park was not considered to be an area popular with expats. As rental prices in the French Concession and Jing'an have risen steadily, however, and housing allowances have, in many cases, leveled off or declined, it is becoming more attractive as the area offers comparatively good value from a real estate perspective. Situated directly to the west of Jing'an District with its center located around the Zhongshan Park Metro stop and the massive Cloud Nine Shopping Center, the area is functionally not that much further from the core downtown areas than most of Jing'an. It is well served by Metro and is only two stops from Jing'an Temple and four from People's Square at the heart of the city. In addition it sits about mid way between Jing'an and the Gubei and Hongqiao areas, which are very popular with expats and host a wide variety of expat-oriented dining, nightlife, recreational and shopping options.

 

Zhongshan Park is part of Changning District and as such does not have formal borders. You can, however, consider the western border of Jing'an as the area's eastern border and Zhongshan Lu its western edge. The area south of Wanhangdu Lu and north of Yan'an Elevated Road can be functionally considered part of Zhongshan Park as well.

 

There are quite a few high-end apartments in the area and even a few colonial villas and apartments near the border with Jing'an; however, if your aim is historical character or slick urban polish Zhongshan Park will likely prove an unsatisfying as an option. However, as we stated earlier, your housing dollar will go farther here than In Jing'an or the French Concession, which are noticeably more expensive.