• Former French Concession
• Jing’An
• People's Square
• Xintiandi
• ZhongShan Park
• SuZhou Creek and the Bund
• PuDong

This historical area covers two of Shanghai’s most beloved districts: Xuhui、 Luwan and north of Jing’An. The area distinctively features some of the city’s best preserved lane houses, garden villas and Chinese-European style architecture. These buildings are cherished by historians and history enthusiasts alike, as well as by those who desire to live in a quiet and green neighborhood, while still living in the center of the city. The area consists of boulevards and lively street life, as well as a growing number of trendy boutique shops and restaurants.

This lively downtown district comprises of shopping malls, up-scale restaurants and corporate high rises. Jing’An is also home to many of Shanghai’s international brand retailers, world-class hotels and foreign consulates. Residents of Jing'an enjoy convenient access to the Former French Concession, the Bund, and Pudong via public transportation, including metro line 2, buses, and abundant taxis. This district is a popular choice among young expats who enjoy the busy nightlife, and professionals who value daytime urban conveniences. Many of Shanghai’s newly built residential high-rises in the northern part of Jing'an tend to attract young professionals who are looking for high-class amenities, such as: squash courts; tennis courts; swimming pools and home office space.

People's Square belongs to HuangPu District. It is a fast paced neighborhood, filled with local and foreign restaurants, as well as numerous shopping malls that surround the city’s central park. The area attracts young professionals who enjoy being close to both night life and a large public transportation hub, including metro lines 1, 2 and 8, buses, and abundant taxis.

Xintiandi located at LuWan district , literally meaning "New Heaven and Earth", is considered to be one of China’s first lifestyle centers. It is composed of restored traditional shikumen (stone gate) houses which now serve as cafes, restaurants, and shopping malls, surrounded by pedestrian alleyways. Based in the western part of the old French Concession, Xintiandi is located in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, retaining much of its original architecture. Xintiandi hosts an active nightlife every day of the week, while it also leaves space for romantic settings. The area attracts both foreigners and locals to its luxury apartments, town houses and renovated lane houses.

Zhongshan Park area belongs to ChangNing district. This family-orientated district was developed over the past 10 years, and still maintains its youth and energy through its many conveniences busy families and business people have come to expect in Shanghai, including: international schools, grocery stores, shopping malls, as well as easy access to the Hongqiao domestic airport and KunShan Industrial Zone.

Suzhou Creek is located at PuTuo district.It is a unquiely planned re-development zone that is crossed by a number of bridges, including the famous Waibaidu Bridge (Garden Bridge). The area is home to: Huangpu Park; seven museums; numerous Shanghai Mansions (Broadway Mansions) and 28 heritage sites of which many have been converted into art studios and galleries. The Bund is located in Shanghai’s oldest district: Huangpu district. It is home to dozens of the city’s most prized historical buildings that once housed numerous banks and trading houses along the Huangpu River. The Bund is also Shanghai’s major tourist attraction, due to its unique architecture, shopping plazas, 5 star restaurants, and picturesque pedestrian steets. It is a highly sought after residential location for professionals working in downtown or Pudong.

The vast district of PuDong is one of the city’s newest developments, and comprised of many smaller areas, each complete with garden villas, country clubs, western restaurants, swimming pools, golf courses, and futuristic skyscrapers. Pudong is a favorite location for expats relocating with families. Its many conveniences include quick access to many international schools, sporting fields, major highways and the Pudong International Airport. PuDong LuJiaZui is the postcard image of the city’s ambitious urbanized future. Originally planned as a financial center, the area has attracted many expats to its new luxury apartments close to the city’s major office towers as well as shopping and dining venues. PuDong JinQiao is a family-oriented neighborhood filled with many western goods stores, restaurants, sports clubs, and schools. The area is popular among expats who prefer to escape the noise and crowd of downtown, but still live close to internationally qualified schools. PuDong Century Park is the city’s largest park, surrounded by new spacious villas and modern apartment compounds. The area has become the center of a new thriving expat community.