Who said that there is no life outside downtown Chaoyang? The Shunyi District, north east of Beijing, is turning into a greenestand fanciest suburb area of Beijing as more and more families decide to move there to escape the hectic frenzy of the city.
So here you go with 5 great reasons to live in Shunyi, from the point of view of a real estate expert!
#1 It is Simply Great for Kids
As many of the best international schools are located far out in Shunyi, your children will surely appreciate being able to walk or bike to school, instead of spending two hours on the bus – or even worse, in your car – every day. In addition, they’ll be able to run free, visit their friends in the neighborhood and ride around on their bike in a safe and quiet environment. Most compounds are provided with playgrounds and nice (green!) areas for the kids to make friends and play with schoolmates.
Basketball Shunyi
#2 Outdoor Pool & Sports Facilities
Living in Beijing does not necessary mean giving up on sports and outdoor activities. For the lucky ones living in Shunyi, every weekend can turn into a “staycation”. Most compounds are provided with fantastic sport facilities, from tennis courts to swimming pools, enough to make every family member happy. You will be able to play your tennis match while your kids are happily splashing around in the outdoor pool next door, without even the need of taking the car out of the garage.
#3 The Garden BBQ Season
Apart from being able to enjoy the quiet and greenness of your garden all year long – which is already a luxury in Beijing – you can really make the best of the BBQ season if you live in Shunyi. From April to October every weekend can be BBQ time, and having your own garden will allow you to have a great time with family and friends without looking for picnic locations outside the city.
#4 Community & Comfort
If you live in one of the many expat compounds in Shunyi, you will have a real chance to get to know your neighbors and make good friends during your stay in Beijing. To have a more tranquil and relaxed environment, in contrast to the buzzing city life downtown, will allow you to cultivate new relationships and to enjoy the sense of community that pervades most of the compounds. In addition, malls and shopping areas are proliferating in the Shunyi District, so you’re life will be even easier with everything that you need within a 5 minutes car ride.
Shunyi Dogs Paradise
#5 Dog’s Paradise
No pet likes to live in a city apartment, and Shunyi compounds offer the perfect alternative in case you decide to bring your beloved dog along to Beijing. Some compounds even have their own dog parks, but either way, the next fields and forests are literally at your doorstep. Long walks are encouraged and your dogs health will certainly benefit from them! Plus, if your pooch is larger than 35 cm (paw to shoulder), you will need to live outside of 5th Ring Road in order to register it.
Do you live in Shunyi? Are you planning to move? Whats would you say is the biggest advantage of living in Shunyi?
