9 Mind-Blowing Luxury Apartments for Shanghai Ballers

Have you ever wondered just how much the rich and famous spend on their Shanghai apartments? The answer: A LOT. This city has it all, and that includes some truly mind-boggling apartments with price tags to match.

Zhongying Hei Forest

High-tech luxury apartment with 12,000 sqm of fresh air

Re-defining the concept of a green oasis in the city, Zhongying Hei Forest is a 10-year residential project from Zhongying Group.

Designers included up to 12,000 sqm within the residential space, the size of 4.5 times of Huaihai Park.

Planting 11,000 mature treats, enjoy an after-work stroll or weekend picnic here within the parks.

Apart from the beautiful greenery, another great selling point here is the green technology included within the apartments. Using German environmental technology, expect up to 80 – 85% reduction in carbon footprint when living here.

The incredible green technology used here ensures that the house is kept at an optimal 20 - 26°C year round, and the smart technology allows you to easily control the household applications within your fingertips.

Where: No. 399 Zhenhua Lu

How Much: RMB 12,000/sqm

Area: 175 – 235 sqm

Installment Plan: RMB 96,000 – RMB 120,000/month

Pudong Xinghewan

The Rolls Royce of Shanghai Real Estate

This residence opened its doors to the public back in 2012. With neighbouring residences costing around RMB 20,000/㎡, the opening sale was met with a record RMB 400 million revenue in just 6 hours.

Incorporating the unique Xinghewan style, the residence is decorated with clock, roundabout and circle towers, and 8-angled rooms.

Following years of development, the residence has become an icon in Pudong, and comes with a 5-star hotel, commercial area, kindergarten and more.

It also calls the Pudong Library neighbour, which spans over 60,885 sqm and has over 2 million private collectors’ books.

Where: No. 2580 Jinxiu Lu

How Much: RMB 11,000/sqm

Area: 109 – 608 sqm

Installment Plan: RMB 54,000 – RMB 120,000/month

Rongcheng Riverside Yard

Taoyuan’s best kept secret

This amazing space was designed by a team of over 50 Southeast Asian designers who went around the region experiencing the best hotels, and making 48 drafts to develop the residence.

It comes with a tri-entrance courtyard that makes coming home feel like a grand affair.

The north and south side of the residence have a 200m sheltered walkway that provides shelter on rainy days and shade in the summer.

Within the residence, find up to 3,500 sqm of water features, of which 1,200 sqm is an infinity pool that seems like the perfect pool party destination.

Also, the residence has the Bund’s largest lounge, spanning over 7000 sqm and costing RMB 600 million.

Where: No. 500 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu  

How Much: RMB 12,000/sqm

Area: 162 – 410 sqm

Installment Plan: RMB 89,000 – RMB 225,000/month

Huaihai Mingdi

Luxury apartments incorporating culture, history and serenity in one

With the never ending hustle and bustle, many of us yearn for private and peaceful space like that of Huaihai Mingdi, located right in the middle of the Huashan commercial circle.

Housing 140 suites and a low occupancy rate of 1.8, enjoy a private and exclusive living experience here.

Creating a quality and luxurious living experience for tenants, the company pays attention to even the fine details and employed a top-notch luxury apartment interior design specialist to create up to 3 suites of different styles.

The residence is right opposite the old Red Town and 2km away from Jiao Tong University, Soong Ching-ling Memorial Residence, Former Residence of Ba Jin and more.

Where: No. 58 Anshun Lu   

How Much: RMB 13,000/sqm

Area: 169 – 287 sqm

Installment Plan: RMB 100,000 – RMB 170,000/month

Shanghai Yuanzi – Xingda Taihe

Where Andersen’s fairytale land comes to life

Following Beijing Yuanzi and Nanjing Yuanzi, Xingda group has launched their first oriental style apartments here in Shanghai.

Be greeted by a bronze, travertine and white jade classic lion sculpture that spans over 7.5m in height and 18m in width.

Living just like royalty, when walking home you can appreciate and bask in the grand and renowned Dwelling of the Fuchun Mountains artwork.

Some other décor details to expect include roundabouts, u-turns, wooden bevelled windows, door steps, carved wooden doors, drums and other traditional Chinese décor.

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Apart from the unique Chinese elements, the residence also houses an Andersen-themed childrens’ playground that took 11 years to build, and comes with a fairytale castle, mermaid harbor, a town and more.

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Watch your favorite Andersen fairytale story like the little match girl, the ugly duckling and more come to life at this playground.

Where: Yin Gao Dong Lu Intersection

How Much: RMB 12,000/sqm

Area: 90 – 300 sqm

Installment Plan: RMB 49,000 – RMB 164,000/month

Yinyi Gongyuan Yihao  

Have a star-gazing night amidst your 140 hectares backyard garden

Started out as a renovation project, it took 36 drafts, 42 revisions and 112 on-site meetings before it was finally completed.

100m from the residence’s northside is Shanghai’s largest Park, Century Park, which houses over 140 smaller parks inside.

Capitalizing on the great view, common spaces here are built with floor-length windows, allowing you to rest and enjoy the beautiful scenery simultaneously.

Where: Yin Gao Dong Lu Intersection

How Much: RMB 12,000/sqm

Area: 90 – 300 sqm

Installment Plan: RMB 49,000 – RMB 164,000/month

Cuihu Tiandi Juan Hui

100% personalized living experience with access to an international school

One of Shanghai’s renowned luxury apartment, the residence is 600m away from Xintiandi and the Huaihai Lu commercial circle.

Over the past 10 years and following recent renovation parks, expect a 100% personalized luxurious living experience here.

In light of their renovation works, the company employed a renowned designer, tailoring the space to different individual’s taste and preferences.

Bringing a customized living space to new heights, the designer is able to re-design your home to fit your needs and preferences.

Fret not about your child’s school when staying here as the residence comes with its own international school that offers programs like summer camps, prom, musical production and more.

Call A-list celebrities Alec Su and Ruby Lin neighbours, as they’ve both owned an apartment within this compound since 2006.

Where: No. 260 Qinan Lu

How Much: RMB 12,000/sqm

Area: 172 – 280 sqm

Installment Plan: RMB 94,000 – RMB 153,000/month

Zhongliang Tianyue Yihao

Up to 100,000 sqm of greenery and view of Shanghai’s Ferris wheel

Situated along the Bund’s riverside, the residence is around 200m away from the Suzhou river, and 1.2km away from the Bund, Nanjing Lu and People’s Square.

Prized for its prime location, it serves as a great investment piece and home with its upcoming 100,000 sqm Suzhou River Cultural park.

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As night falls, be treated to a beautiful and romantic view of Shanghai’s Ferris Wheel.

Where: No. 966 Qufu Lu

How Much: RMB 13,000/sqm

Area: 180 – 285 sqm

Installment Plan: RMB 107,000 – RMB 169,000/month

Central Residences

Live within Shanghai’s historical and cultural area

Lying along historically rich Huashan Lu, the district is known for its bungalows and villas, as well as a romantic and cultural atmosphere.

Within the residence you will find a European-style garden, and beyond it Ding Xiang Park with century-old Chinese Parasol trees.

Despite its limited space spanning no more than 60,000 sqm, the residence is well-equipped with a 4,000 sqm 5-star indoor gym, swimming pool, squash court, tennis court, children’s playground and more.

Where: No. 1038 Huashan Lu

How Much: RMB 10,000/sqm

Area: 134 – 245 sqm

Installment Plan: RMB 61,000 – RMB 112,000/month

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