Jinqiao () is a town of
Pudong
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,
Shanghai
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, China. It is in the middle of Pudong, with
Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
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on its south, Huangpu River at its north, overlooking
Lujiazui Financial and Trade Center
Lujiazui, also known under its Shanghainese name Lohkatse (, , lit. meaning " heLu (surname 陸), Lu family's mouth"), is a locality in Shanghai, a peninsula formed by a bend in the Huangpu River. Since the early 1990s, Lujiazui has been dev ...
to its west. On its north side, is
Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone Shanghai Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone (), was the first Free Trade Zone to be established in China. It is situated in the North East of Pudong District, near the end of Metro Line 6. It was incorporated as part of the newly developed China (Shanghai) ...
and harbor. Jinqiao has a national development zone -
Jinqiao Export Processing Zone
Jinqiao () is a town of Pudong, Shanghai, China. It is in the middle of Pudong, with Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park on its south, Huangpu River at its north, overlooking Lujiazui Financial and Trade Center to its west. On its north side, is Waigaoqiao ...
. The area contains a relatively high proportion of foreign nationals and is notable for its large number of International Schools and comfortable environment.
Jinqiao covers an area of . It governs seven villages, seven residential areas, and one international community. The registered population is over 28,000, while the floating population is over 87,000. More than 3,000 foreigners live in Jinqiao.
In recent times, before massive reconstruction, the area was known for its prostitution circles which had stalled the economic development of the area, and is something that still exists under cover in its numerous massage centres.
Amenities
Jinqiao has developed rapidly over the last few years. It has a number of international schools including;
Dulwich College Shanghai
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong (Dulwich Pudong, ) is a British international school located in Pudong, Shanghai, China. Located east of the Shanghai city centre,Mansell, Warwick.Expat guide to China: schools. ''The Telegraph''. 27 April 2011. ...
and
Concordia International School Shanghai
I
Concordia International School () is a private, Christian, international school located in Pudong, Shanghai, China. Founded in 1998, the school is a part of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). The school's opening came after extensive ...
. It does not, however, contain the
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum is a large museum in Pudong, Shanghai, close to Century Park, the largest park within the inner districts of the city. .
Economy
As a part of
Shanghai Free Trade Zone
Shanghai Free-Trade Zone (Shanghai FTZ or SFTZ), officially China (Shanghai) Pilot Free-Trade Zone, is a free-trade zone in Shanghai, China. On 22 August 2013, the State Council approved the establishment of the zone. Officially launched on 2 ...
, the modern service industry has become the most important part in economic development.
Many shopping centers have been built in Jinqiao, and have become popular places for families to spend in weekends and holidays, such as
Jinqiao International Commercial Center
Jinqiao () is a town of Pudong, Shanghai, China. It is in the middle of Pudong, with Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park on its south, Huangpu River at its north, overlooking Lujiazui Financial and Trade Center to its west. On its north side, is Waigaoqiao ...
.
Housing
There are many expat housing compounds in Jinqiao, including:
* Vizcaya - A Spanish style compound
* Green court - Large red brick apartments
* Old Green Villas - English style houses
* New Green Villas - This compound is divided into different style houses
* Shimao Lakeside - A compound of western style apartments and villas
Transportation
Road
The
Middle Ring of
Shanghai
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passes through Jinqiao.
Metro
Jinqiao Road Station of
Shanghai Metro line 6 is near the Jinqiao International Commercial Center. Other parts of lines 6, 9, and 12 pass through Jinqiao.
See also
*
Shezhuang Temple
The Shezhuang Temple () is a Taoist temple in the Jinqiao district of Shanghai, China. It was built at the end of the Ming dynasty in the 17th century in honour of a man named Jin San. A building of fine Chinese architecture
Chinese architectu ...
Pudong
Special Economic Zones of China
Towns in Shanghai
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