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mod5
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Nov 26, 2007 - 10:11 AM |
 
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The dichotomy lives on. |
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p1atl10
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Joined: Mar 18, 2005
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Nov 26, 2007 - 10:59 AM |
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I live and work in Puxi, but am in Pudong to visit our technical center at least once a week when I am in town. Not a lot of exposure, but IMHO....
2 years ago Pudong was a clean quiet alternative to Puxi.....
Now? Not so sure. My sense is that a lot of the pollution is vehicle related, and as of late I do not see much of a difference in the traffic on either side of the river....unless you are way out in the sticks.
I am with Swiss James on this one....Live in Shanghai, Live in Puxi.
20 minutes walk from my place, I can go anywhere from extremely local noodle shop, to a high end laowai, shop in the wet market and LianHua, or buy my vittles at City Market. |
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travelinjack3
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Nov 26, 2007 - 11:57 AM |
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It is pretty simple. If you value going out several nights a week then live in Puxi (especially if you work there).
If you hate a long commute and work in Pudong then live in Pudong. |
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petra
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Joined: Feb 03, 2008
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Feb 03, 2008 - 11:57 PM |
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It's nice to see so much input.... though a long time agoo, maybe some new ideas ?? i am very interested especially for our two teenagers? go for the air and schools in jinqiao ore will they be to bored there, so live in Puxi
It's very important for them to socialize! |
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msittig
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Joined: Oct 06, 2004
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Location: Zhangjiang High-Tech Park
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Feb 04, 2008 - 01:08 AM |
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If they're teenagers, do them a favor and live near their school. |
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Swiss-James
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Feb 04, 2008 - 11:53 AM |
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yeah my boss's kids go to school in JinQiao and he lives there. Works well for him and the kids seem to really enjoy it. |
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canuckyyz
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Joined: Feb 13, 2007
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Location: Canadian living in Shanghai Lujiazui
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Feb 04, 2008 - 01:30 PM |
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My office is in Puxi (Nanjing Xi Lu) not far from the Shanghai Centre, Portman, Malones, etc, but I chose to live in Pudong Lujiazhui for the following reasons:
- I have a a view of the river, Jinmao, Pearl Tower, ...
- I can step out of my apartment and walk around the area without being overwhelmed by a mass of humanity. (I was born and raised in blue sky country.) It is nice to go over and have a walk beside the river.
- The air is less polluted in Pudong judging by my experiences at leaving a window open in the office and leaving a window open at home.
- The drive to work takes only 16 to 25 minutes and home takes 25 to 35 minutes.
- City Supermarket and Lotus (Superbrand Mall) are within walking distance, along with a heap of bars, restaurants, and cafes beside the river.
- There are many expats living in the same area.
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guest13
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Feb 04, 2008 - 07:25 PM |
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exactly,pudong is so much better than puxi. we moved from puxi downtown to pudong century park area about half year ago,and i love it,especially for our two kids,i will never want to move back to puxi again.
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I think there a jealous girl behind this
Puxi is not only about party.
about 5 min walk around my place, i got:
3 massages place ("clean" ones)
2 banks
1 huge building with Carrefour, pizza hutt, various stors and so on
Subway Line 2,3,4
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WOW..... and 5 mins from my place in Jinqiao I have:
2 supermarkets (Carrefour and Pines)
Endless chinese restaurants
The Flying Fox (fab)
5 or 6 massage places (clean)
Post Office and Banks
Specialised Bike Store
Decathlon
Megafit Sports Centre
Shopping Centre with small shops
Bars (with no bar girls pestering us), restaurants (Italian, Japanese, Tapas etc, Pizza Hut (although who goes there!)), coffee shops
Century Park (10 mins)
A line of local shops selling fruit and veg, DVD, pet store etc.
AND safer roads for cycling and walking, cleaner air etc... and I can still get to Puxi cheaply when I want to.
Will never live in Puxi especially having small children - its dirty, polluted, congested and unsafe.. why would I want to do that to them. |
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Havelock
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Feb 28, 2008 - 12:07 PM |
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If your office was in Pudong (AZIA Center...which I believe would be on Metro Line #2/Lujiazui stop) but you wanted to live in Puxi, would you recommend that you live somewhere close to Metro line #2 and avoid any potential transfers at People's Square?
We were considering the French Concession but that is when I thought I would be at our Puxi office. Can anyone recommend a good neighborhood along Metro line #2 that would keep my commute to a reasonable time?
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msittig
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Feb 28, 2008 - 01:13 PM |
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In terms of cost of living, Jing'an Temple > Zhongshan Park > Songhong Rd. I know the first two are good, I hear the third one is coming along. |
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L.M.
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Feb 28, 2008 - 01:36 PM |
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I am really confused as to what benefits Pudong can give a family with kids. The only thing I can think of is that 1.) Century Park is very large and quiet; and 2.) the Carrafour at Thumb Plaza (that statue looks like a guy masturbating by the way) is very convenient and pleasant to shop at. |
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sbergman
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Mar 13, 2008 - 09:43 AM |
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More space to run around (not just in Century park), wider sidewalks for strollers, scooters, etc., and generally less pushing. My kids think the air is cleaner over here and that they get pointed at less on this side of town. We go into Puxi most weekends and they get much more unwanted attention there. We've also enjoyed a lot of the kid-friendly activities on this side of town - ice skating at Super Brand Mall, the Science and Tech Museum, the Aquarium. But I suppose it's not a big deal to come over for that. |
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SnappySammy
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Joined: Nov 01, 2007
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Mar 14, 2008 - 05:32 AM |
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I think Pudong is Vanilla Ice Cream and Puxi is Vanilla Chocolate and Strawberry. I like Puxi, but If I had young Children I would live in Pudong.
Now you also have my 2 cents worth |
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petra
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Oct 28, 2008 - 05:51 PM |
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Hi,
I,m the one who posted this question in feb.
We choose to live in Pudong, and we really like it.
Pudong feels more fresh and wider than Puxi. Its so crowded in puxi.
Our children go to school in minhang, its a long trip because of the traffic, about 45 min. , they go out in the weekend in puxi and i dont think its a problem. The subway is great en very quick. When we come home we are happy to find an relaxing place with lots of green and great facilities. (we live in greentown) |
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