The Allure of Green City

A villa in Green City is like a dream life. Located in the north of the Pudong district, Green City is the biggest international community in Shanghai and an ideal place to live in.

Being one of the richest communities in Shanghai, Green City is known for its low density of people and high quality of life.

A Tranquil Journey

I live in Zhangjiang High-tech Park so I usually go there from Yunshan Road. On the way between Longdong Avenue and Jinxiu Road, there is a small river, some luxurious houses, and a park in construction. There are no people and cars, yet the trees are in good order. I could see far on that road and there aren't any tall buildings along the way. The roads are neat and organized. Everything is still. There are no interfering roads in two kilometers.

When I got on the bridge that crossed the river I saw the moon shining brightly in the sky. I could clearly see the paths along with the river and feel the calmness of the river. Its surface is smooth and takes in everything from above. The tall trees on two sides of the river and the streetlight that shows the way are in reflection. That is a time when I feel true to myself and free again, away from boundaries and pressure in my daily life.

It usually takes 40 minutes to walk to Jinxiu Road and another 15 minutes to arrive at Biyun Road. There is a shopping center where I can buy a bottle of water in Carrefour or eat dinner.

They were constructing in later parts of Yunshan Road. They were building line 18. I do not know when it will be finished. I hope it would be finished sooner for I was counting on it to go to Yangpu district a lot quicker that way. But I may not be in Shanghai by the time it is finished.

Sports and Recreation

Green City is great for sport, too. There is a Decathlon and a stadium east of the shopping mall. Besides the stadium, there are also lots of restaurants. I remember Italian and American restaurants selling their local food. The food seems strange to me and as I am not interested in eating as much as I am interested in walking, I usually eat a simple meal at the shopping center.

There is a swimming pool and as I walked through the stadium I could clearly see it. On my right side, there is a soccer field. I walked past and came to Lantian Road. The subway station is on Yanggao Road, about 300 meters from me. I turned right and there is a park. The park looks small but it is long and really beautiful.

Cultural Experiences

If you walk along Biyun Road to Hongfeng Street and keep walking, you may find a path leading into a small river. There is an art museum along the river. The museum is designed for ancient Chinese clothing and a woman takes a picture of you on a seat if you want. The picture is taken and sent for free. The food and drinks in that art museum are really expensive. There is a library in the museum.

Keep on to the path on the side of the river and there is an office park. I entered it from small paths leading up from the river. There is a pond inside it and there are many companies. The environment inside is really good.

On the intersection of Hongfeng Road and MingYue Road, there are two markets, one big and one small. From there you can buy a lot of exported things. There is a bakery inside the big market called City Shop. There are different types of milk from Australia, America, and all over the world in City Shop. There are also different types of snacks-chocolates, biscuits-with no Chinese written on them. I usually come alone and don't have much money or space in my bag for these things, so I usually just buy water to drink.

Nightlife and Dining

There are bars and restaurants along Hongfeng Road. But it is far from the restaurants in the city center. They are just small restaurants and are much quieter.

I see lots of foreigners talking in bars and restaurants, people with white hair and mustache, young men with blonde hair, laughing and drinking. None of them are too noisy. The restaurants are not crowded but rather comfortable.

Residential Charm

Then it was usually time for me to return home. As I went through the gardens and villas, I couldn't help but admire them. On Mingyue Road the roads are well-built and trees grow on both sides of the street. It is always pleasant to walk between tall trees. On the smaller roads, there are chairs, and sitting there, I could see the schools and houses on either way of the street. There were some people coming and I saw that a father riding bike with his son and telling him not to be naughty. I saw an elder woman returning home from shopping.

Conclusion

I wanted to remain there all day. There is so much to see. What impressed me is the beauty of life. Green City is the best neighborhood in Shanghai, but everything is so expensive. It is not only a green and beautiful place but also a part where the culture is diverse, and life can be peaceful and enjoyable.