Puxi, the historical epicenter of Shanghai, offers an intriguing blend of old and new. Iconic landmarks like the stunning Jade Buddha Temple and the classical Yuyuan Garden coexist harmoniously with the modern skyscrapers that punctuate the skyline. A stroll down Nanjing Road presents a world-class shopping experience, while a visit to Xintiandi unveils a lively dining and entertainment district housed in traditional Shikumen residences. The neighborhood's accessibility is further enhanced by an extensive metro network and numerous bus lines, making it easy to navigate this fascinating area. Puxi is a neighborhood that encapsulates the essence of Shanghai, a city that seamlessly merges tradition with modernity.

Pudong, the modern pulse of Shanghai, stretches skyward with a skyline that rivals any global metropolis. Iconic landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Shanghai Tower, and the futuristic Shanghai Science and Technology Museum all call this neighborhood home. A stroll along the scenic riverside promenade, known as the Bund, offers an unobstructed view of the towering skyline on one side and the historic European-style buildings on the other. For culinary enthusiasts, Pudong offers a wide choice of dining options, from upscale restaurants serving international cuisine to local street food stalls. Convenient transportation, including the Shanghai Metro and numerous bus routes, make exploring this dynamic neighborhood easy.

People’s Square brings with it all the excitement you would expect from the town square of one of the biggest cities in the world. The area around People’s Square and People’s Park is always a abuzz with activity. Oceans of local and foreign tourists flow in and out of the area every day to see grand museums, go shopping and eat at some of Shanghai’s most storied food centers. Shanghai residents, meanwhile, live and work in the many residential and office high-rises. While much of Shanghai stays busy late into the night, this really is an area that never sleeps with glitzy nightclubs keeping people up until the wee hours of the morning.

West of Shanghai’s better-known business, cultural and entertainment centers, lies an expansive area of residential neighborhoods peppered with lifestyle pockets that have their own unique attractions. The schools have formed pockets of international communities throughout Gubei, Hongqiao and Minhang. Quite a few entertainment and shopping centers have built up over the years to cater to these communities. While living here means you are relatively far away from Shanghai’s usual hot spots, the large parks, spacious homes and proximity to great Japanese and Korean food keep the neighborhoods popular.

While there are technical borders to the area formerly governed by the French in Shanghai, the "French Concession" of today is an amorphous neighborhood that is a favorite of the city's foreign residents. While it is mostly within the Xuhui district, residents will sometimes include parts of Jing'an and Luwan in their mental maps of the Former French Concession. The area seems frozen in time, characterized by quiet, tree-lined avenues, French-style villas, interesting boutiques, lively bars and quaint cafes that are not typical of China. All of these mix and mingle with local life as Chinese markets and lanehouse communities are peppered throughout. Denizens of the Former French Concession can spectate a mahjong game on the street or get their bike checked at a tiny bike repair store on the way to their refurbished apartment tucked away among Chinese family homes.