Jing’an (??) is one of the central districts of Shanghai. It has an area of 7.62 sp km. With 305,300 inhabitants (in 2002) it is one of Shanghai’s most densely populated districts.

The district borders the Huangpu District in the east and Suzhou Creek to the north. Many of the Shanghai’s numerous expatriates live in Jing’an district and it houses several luxurious residential complexes. It is also home to one of Shanghai’s business districts.

Nangjing Xi Rd. (20mins walk to our apts) is where shanghai’s streets are paved with gold, or at least Prada and Gucci. There aren’t many sights in this part of town but Nanjing Xi Rd. is an interesting street for experiencing modern shanghai. It’s lined with top end shopping malls, glittering cathedrals to consumerism, densest collection of embassies and foreign offices.

How to reach us
Address: C, 17th Floor, FuRong Mansion, no. 838 JiangNing rd, Shanghai, 200041 Click here to location map

Airports

From Shanghai PuDong International Airport
1. The cheapest route
Take the airport shuttle bus no.2 from the airport to City Air Terminal (Jing’an Temple, 19RMB); from there, take a taxi (11RMB).
2. Experience the Maglev
a) Start from PuDong Airport to Long Yang Rd Maglev Train Station (50RMB or 40RMB if you show your flight ticket),
b) transfer on to Metro/Subway Line 2 to Nanjing Xi Rd (5RMB),
c) then take a taxi to Backpacker Homestay (11RMB).
3. The expensive way
Taxi; around 160RMB.
From Shanghai HongQiao International Airport
1. The cheapest route
Start on Airport Special Line from HongQiao to City Air Terminal (Jing’an Temple, 4RMB), then hop into a taxi to Backpacker Homestay (11RMB).
2. The expensive way
Taxi; around 35RMB. This option becomes attractive if you are 2 people.

Metro/Subway ?(15 mins walk to Backpacker Homestay) ??Line 1 Hanzhong Rd. Station??Line 2 Nanjing Xi Rd. Station Click here to Shanghai Metro Map
Shanghai Railway Station
1. The easiest option is by taxi, 11RMB basic price to reach us.
2. Take the south exit of Shanghai Railway Station, and then take bus no.328/ no.113 to HaiFang rd & JiangNing rd, just 2 stops only. Then walk 2 minutes to our apartment. There are many bus lines to our apartment.
Bus
There’re many bus lines around our apartments taking you to anywhere you want to visit in Shanghai. Such as People’s Square, The Bund, City God Temple (Yu Garden), Nan Jing Road, Xin Tian Di, etc. ?Buses: 19, 54, 76, 112, 113, 328, 738, 950

All rooms have windows, the sunshine lights throughout all rooms during the whole year! Backpacker Homestay features include please check backpackerhomestay com)-Free linens and duvets-Free internet and Wireless Internet Connection-Free air conditioner, heating facilities for winters,-Free hair drier, toilet paper,-Free shower cream, shampoo, -Free laundry machine service,-Free use for refrigerator, microwave, cooking utensils.-Free luggage storage-Free satellite TV and film DVDsWe offer French style breakfast by your order. There is water, Coke, beer, fruits; ice creams and so on are available always.Backpacker Homestay is located in Jing’an district, the most centred and lively area of Shanghai.

Just 2 minutes walk to Jade Buddha Temple. It’s also at the heart of the bus and underground networks making it easy to travel around to all areas of the city. We’re within easy reach of the theatre, museum district and central shopping areas.Rooms are available from 14:00hrs on the day of your arrival. You can check in at any time to store bags. Once you check in, you will get the key of the apartment with deposit. Then you could arrange your timetable as if you are at home. Check-out Time: 12:00hrs.Our staff is helpful and happy style. Chinese, English and French speaking.

Infomation

155sqm apartments, each apartment has maximum 6 people. Private rooms, shared rooms, living room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, balcony and wide passage. The sunshine lights throughout all rooms during the whole year!

Room rate:

• 4 beds shared room with a bathroom 100RMB (per bed)
• Single private bedroom 200RMB (for 1 person)
• Double private bedroom – queen size bed 300RMB (for 2 person)
• Inaugural promo- everything included!!
• Free Facilities
• Living room:
• IPTV? • DVD player, numerous of film DVDs? • Two large sofas, dinning table and chairs, cabinets
• Reading room:
• Computer with internet (ADSL)? • Wireless internet access for your laptop? • Books and magazine
• Inside room:
• Air conditioner? • Wooden beds with mattress, quilt, sheets, pillow? • Cabinets
• Bathroom:
• Lavatory, heating facilities for winters, hair drier? • Toilet paper, shower cream, shampoo
• Kitchen:
• Complimentary tea? • Refrigerator, microwave, cooking utensils ?•  Complete dinner ware.

Note: Rooms are available from 14:00hrs on the day of your arrival. You can check in at any time to store bags. Once you check in, you will get the key of the apartment with deposit. Then you could arrange your timetable as if you are at home. Check-out Time: 12:00hrs.