I. Geographic Location and Transportation

1. Geographical location

North Campus Address: No. 9288, Waiqingsong Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai;

South Campus Address: No. 9488, Waiqingsong Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai;

2. Transportation

• School Bus: The school has a scheduled bus at the metro station to transport our staff to and from work. There are three buses per day on weekdays: 7.30am, 8.10am and after the evening study.

• Bus: Adcote School Shanghai is located at the foot of the beautiful Sheshan Mountain, with convenient traffic around it. There is a bus stop 50 metres away from the campus, where you can take No. 92, No. 33, No. 199, No. 194, Hu-Chen Line, Songqing Line, and Qingche Special Line.

• Metro: Adcote School Shanghai is conveniently located just 5-10 minutes by car from Sheshan Metro Station on Line 9.

• Self-drive : Free parking is available on both the North and South campuses for staff and faculty vehicles.

                                                           Shanghai Metro Map

II. Neighbourhood housing accommodation

There are many affordable, safe, and comfortable residential communities near the campus. Below is an overview of high-quality housing options in various communities around Sheshan, including Chenfangxin Yuan, Cuigu Community, Cuixin Yuan, Qiutan Yuan, Sheshan Xintiandi, Sheshan Yipin, and others:

• Geographical Location: These communities are situated at the foot of Sheshan Mountain, close to subway stations and bus stops, enjoying an excellent geographical location. They are within 3 kilometers of both campuses and are also accessible by bus to Sheshan Baoland Mall, making it very convenient for shopping.

• Environment and Amenities: The communities offer beautiful surroundings with ample green spaces. They are strategically located near hospitals, supermarkets, and banks. With comprehensive service and management facilities, as well as a high level of cultural and human qualities, they provide a safe living environment, ensuring a comfortable place to reside after a busy workday.

• Price range (for reference only)

• Sharing a Master/Secondary Bedroom: 700-1700 yuan/month (Chenfangxin Yuan, Cuigu Community, Cuixin Yuan, Qiutan Yuan, etc.)

• Renting an Entire Studio Apartment: 1600-2500 yuan/month (Chenfangxin Yuan, Sheshan Yipin, Cuixin Yuan, etc.)

• Renting an Entire One-Bedroom, One-Living Room Apartment: 2300-3500 yuan/month (Chenfangxin Yuan, Qiutan Yuan, Sheshan Xintiandi, etc.)

• Longfor Crown Residence (Building 4, Lane 2558, Guyang North Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai)

Room type: Studio Apartment, Area: 20m². Price: Approximately 2300 yuan per month with annual rent paid quarterly. The monthly rent varies depending on the lease term. The supporting operation service fee is 8% of the rent for the corresponding lease term, payable monthly.

Room type: Loft, Area: 24m². Price: Approximately 2600 yuan per month with annual rent paid quarterly. The monthly rent varies based on the lease term. The supporting operation service fee is 8% of the rent for the corresponding lease term, payable monthly.

III. Surrounding Educational Resources

• Sheshan Centrel Kindergarten: This is a district-level kindergarten featuring environmental protection curriculum. It is located at the foot of beautiful Sheshan Mountain in the national tourist resort area, at No. 175 Songyuan Road, Sheshan Town, Songjiang District. The kindergarten's educational goal is to focus on quality enlightenment for all children, promoting their comprehensive development.

• Sheshan Foreign Language Experimental School of Songjiang District in Shanghai : Situated at 215 Gonggashan Road, Songjiang District. This is a newly established public nine-year compulsory education school in September 2018. Leveraging Sheshan's abundant and unique educational resources, the school emphasizes fostering students' individual characteristics and enabling them to realize their self-worth.

IV. Living Services

1. Medical care: The Sheshan Township Community Health Service Centre is located at No. 18 Shexin Road, Chenfangqiao, and is a first-class medical and health institution. It is about 1.5 kilometres from the school and only 4 minutes by car from the school.

2. Banks

• China Construction Bank (Shanghai Sheshan Branch) - Located at 8986 Wai-Qingsong Road, 1.2 kilometres away from the school, 10 minutes from the bus stop near the school on the Song-Qing Line or Qing-Che Special Line. Opening time: Monday to Friday 9:00am-11:00am 13:00pm-16:00pm.

• Agricultural Bank of China (Sheshan Branch) - Located at 222 Taoyuan Road. It is only 1.5 kilometres away from the school and can be reached in 15 minutes by No. 92 or No. 33. Opening time: Monday to Friday 8:30-16:00 .

• Postal Savings Bank of China (Chenfangqiao Branch) - Located 280 meters northwest of the Sheshan Town People's Government on Taoyuan Road, it is 2.5 kilometers away from the school and can be reached in about 20 minutes by taking Bus No. 33.

3. Mobile Phone Service Centers

• China Telecom (Taoyuan Road Service Center): No. 106, Taoyuan Road, Sheshan Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai.

• China Unicom (Sheshan Xintiandi Service Center): No. 225-1, Taoyuan Road, Sheshan Town, Songjiang District, Shanghai.

• China Mobile (Sheshan Service Center): No. 8962, Waiqingsong Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai.

V. Shopping

1. Shopping mall

• Songjiang INCITY is officially opened, 15 minutes drive from the school, the traffic is very convenient. INCITY is a new landmark in Songjiang which integrates "business + culture + sports".

• Baoland Mall is only a 200-meter walk from Exit 2 of Sheshan Subway Station. It integrates shopping, dining, entertainment, and early childhood education, making it a comprehensive mall that ranks first in popularity among commercial districts in Sheshan.

• Songjiang Kaiyuan Mediterranean Commercial Plaza is a hub that gathers numerous stores such as cinemas, Mediterranean Book City, KTVs, fitness centers, SPAs, and casual fast-food restaurants. It can be reached in about 20 minutes by taking Bus No. 33 from the bus stop near the school gate.

• Songjiang Wanda Plaza is one of the most crowded commercial landmarks in Songjiang District, catering to various needs such as shopping and entertainment, leisure activities, social interactions, and commercial exhibitions. It is approximately a 20-minute drive away from the school.    

2. Supermarkets

• Sam's Club Qingpu - focuses on utilising Walmart's global sourcing resources to provide high quality goods to over 50 million members worldwide. It is only 10 minutes away from the school and is convenient for shopping.

• Sheshan Agricultural and Industrial Supermarket - about one kilometre from the school is convenient for purchasing, with a wide range of products at economical prices.

• Hema Mini supermarket - located on the ground floor of Baoland mall, adhering to the advantages of Freshippo has formed the form of a combined vegetable market and convenience store to solve consumers' one-stop shopping needs.

3. Farmers' markets

Sheshan Farmers' Market, located at No. 251 Taoyuan Road, Sheshan Town, is within an 8 to 15-minute walk from the residential buildings near the school. It specializes in providing agricultural products at affordable prices and in a convenient manner, aiming to offer city dwellers a "reassuring dining table."    

VI. Amusement

1. Luxury hotels

• Guang Fulin Prime Hotel Shanghai - The hotel is located in Guangfulin Cultural Relics Park, adjacent to Songjiang University Town, and across the road from East China University of Political Science and Law. It is in the city and in the scenic area, 15 minutes from Songjiang High-speed Railway Station and 35 minutes from Hongqiao International Airport, which is a very superior geographical location. The hotel has a corporate agreement with the school and offers discounts to our employees only.

• Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland- Situated at the foot of Sheshan Mountain, known as the "backyard garden of Shanghai," this hotel boasts 18 floors, 16 of which are underground, making it a marvel of modern engineering and the world's lowest five-star hotel above sea level.

• Sofitel Shanghai Oriental Sheshan -With elegant Mediterranean-style architecture, this hotel evokes a romantic Southeast Asian ambiance. It is 1.1 kilometers straight-line distance from Exit 2 of Sheshan Subway Station and just a 9-minute drive from our school.

• Shanghai Sheshan Forest Hotel - This hotel integrates scenic viewing, vacationing, entertainment, and fitness. Located on the southwestern hill of East Sheshan National Forest Park, it offers breathtaking scenery. It is just a 100-meter walk from our school, providing convenient access.

2. Tourist Attractions

• Shanghai Chen Shan Botanical Garden - Located at No. 3888, Chenhua Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, it only takes 10 minutes to drive from the school. It is open from 8:00 to 17:00 from March 1st to October 31st. Chen Shan Botanical Garden is renowned for its unique greenhouse complex comprising three individual greenhouses: the Tropical Fruit and Flower Greenhouse, the Xerophytic Plant Greenhouse, and the Rare Plant Greenhouse, as well as for its various plant festivals and 26 themed plant areas. It not only provides the city with abundant green resources but also serves as a comprehensive center for plant scientific research.

• Sheshan National Forest Park - Located at 9260 Waiqingsong Road, only 15 metres walk from the school, opening hours: 8:30-17:00. Shanghai Sheshan National Forest Park is a national AAAA tourist attraction, and has been commented as the "Most Influential Forest Park" for many times.

• Shanghai Happy Valley is located at 888 Linhu Road, Songjiang District, covering an area of 650,000 square metres. There are seven theme areas in the park: Sunshine Harbour, Happy Time, Shanghai Beach, Shangri-La, Happy Ocean, Gold Mine Town and Hurricane Bay. In addition to the Ferris wheel, there are also a variety of amusement facilities for visitors to choose from, such as 4D cinema, butterfly wing suspension flying roller coaster, etc.. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-21:00 Saturday and Sunday 9:00-22:00.

• Shanghai Play Maya Water Park is located in the south-west of Shanghai Happy Valley Theme Park, covering an area of about 128,000 square metres, with a wide variety of water sports. It is about 5 kilometres away from the school, and can be reached in about 20 minutes by taking No. 92, Songqing Line or Huchen Line from the bus stop in front of the school.

  

  
  

The above is a lifestyle guide for Adcote Shanghai. It is hoped that this guide will help you better understand the surrounding locations, transportation, accommodation, living facilities, leisure, and entertainment options in the area, and assist you in better integrating into the warm Adcote family!

Shanghai Adcote School has established more than twenty student clubs, covering various fields such as sports, music, dance, art and design, academicsic welfare. These clubs, each with its unique cultural connotations, have enriched the extracurricular lives of Adcote students and have become an integral part of the campus culture.