Jing An District, in the center of Shanghai, has an area of 7.62 square kilometers and is by far the most populated area of downtown Shanghai. A portion of the beautiful old French Concession area, one of the most prestigious sections of the city is in the Jing’An District (the remainder of the French Concession area is in the bordering Luwan and Xuhui districts).

Jing An is the main business district of Shanghai and many of the city’s biggest office towers are located along this district’s main street, Nanjing Road. This road connects the district to Luwan District in the East and Changning District in the West. Along Nanjing Xi Road can be found a number of high-end international brand shopping malls and shops like CITIC Square, Plaza 66 and Westgate Mall, as well as the highest concentration of 4 and 5 star hotels and high grade offices in the city such as the Kerry Centre, One Park Ave., and the Shanghai Centre. In Jing An, you’ll find the Ritz Carlton, inside the Shanghai Centre, the Hilton and the JC Mandarin Hotels.

The Shanghai Center dominates the central area with its entertainment and eating places such as the Hard Rock Cafe’, Tony Roams and the celebrated Long Bar. Stores like Watson’s and The Market cater to western needs. Opposite the Shanghai Center stands the grand Shanghai Exhibition Center and not far away are the charming Jing An and Jade Buddha temples.

Living in JingAn offers an easy and comfortable lifestyle with easy access to the rest of Shanghai and many of the best restaurant and bars. Its easy access to transportation and western conveniences make it a popular place for expatriates to live. This is the area to be seen in as the upper class tend to hang out here.