River Garden Villas

We have lived at River Garden for four years and highly rate this thriving, family friendly compound in Shunyi.

It's well established with a friendly and experienced management office, few communication difficulties, any problems reported are efficiently dealt with and followed up with a customer service call. A good point to note is that if you run out of gas or electricity, you can buy at any time as they are open 24 hours. Security staff at the gate and around the compound.

The Clubhouse has been extended somewhat recently with the addition of an ice rink to go along with its many other facilities – gym, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness studio, outdoor tennis courts, squash court, on-site ‘Jenny Lou’ supermarket, restaurants, hairdresser, spa, nail salon, ATM, ‘Chaterhouse’ bookshop, ‘Sequoia’ coffee shop plus a Chinese pharmacy. A shuttle bus service is offered to Lido and downtown with some shopping trips and excursions. The Clubhouse and pool area are looking a little dated in comparison with some newer compounds, but are functional and clean.

We are happy with our house, the quality and finishings here vary and are dependent on your individual landlord. We opted for gas fired centrally heated radiators in addition to the standard ‘hot air’ heating system. Be aware if you choose a house type with a high lounge ceiling, it can be difficult to heat. All houses have fireplaces in the main lounge, a real plus point for the cold Beijing winter! Many houses have been modified to give extra living space in the form of a sun lounge but this does reduce the garden size.

Within easy walking distance are Pinnacle Plaza and EuroPlaza shopping areas with many services including Beijing United clinic, dentists, supermarkets, shops and restaurants.