SOHO Residence

About SOHO Residence

A short walk from Sanlitun (Beijing´s diplomatic quarter) and the Lufthansa Center. SOHO Residence consists of a single building. One of Beijing´s few low density properties. The better layouts have bright spaces. Apartments at SOHO Residence have minimalist decor including paneled corridors. Open kitchen at many units. Basic but functional gym and pool facilities. Kids playground but no garden. Very high occupancy.
*Pros: SOHO Residence is walking distance to Sanlitun. Minimalist decor and furnishings. Gym and pool access included in the rent.
*Cons: SOHO Residence has no garden. Originally built as an office building. Most layouts are excellent, but a few are impractical.

Selection of Homes at SOHO Residence

Apartment 3bed 3bath 260sqm RMB34,000-36,000/month

Apartment 3bed 2bath 238sqm RMB33,000-35,000/month

Apartment 1bed 2bath 142sqm RMB15,000-18,000/month

Apartment 3+1bed 3bath 318sqm RMB39,000-42,000/month

Apartment 1bed 1bath 70sqm RMB13,000-15,000/month

This is only a selection of the many homes for lease at SOHO Residence. For a full list of homes please contact us

Amenities at SOHO Residence

Gym Gym rating 2 info

Kids Kids rating 1 info

Green Green rating 1 info

Satellite TV TV rating 3 info

Subway

Indoor Pool

Commute at Peak Hours

China World in CBD: 4km (15min)
Financial Street: 17km (50min)
Lido in northeast: 4km (15min)
Lufthansa Centre: 1km (5min)
Sanlitun: 1km (5min)
Beijing Airport: 18km (55min)
BCIS: 6km (20min)
Dulwich College: 14km (45min)
ISB: 16km (50min)
French School: 1km (5min)
German School: 1km (5min)
Swedish School: 15km (45min)
WAB: 10km (30min)

Expat Review

Jessica Hong, 30 August 2010

I’ve been in Beijing for over 5 years and I have to say that Soho Residences is one of the better run developments in Central Beijing. The management has English speakers, who are always willing to help with any issues that have arisen and have always been professional and friendly. There’s just a feeling of class and position that other developments just don’t have, they’ve really been helpful. The gym, while a little small, is still equipped well and the pool is fabulous for the kids in the afternoon. I’ve found it so convenient for shopping, as local supermarkets; the Lufthansa Centre and the Westin Hotel are just a stone’s throw away. Line 10 is really close and when we want to go out to eat, we can either walk 2 minutes for the Westin’s Sunday brunch or Bar Street is within walking distance. Positioned next door to the embassy district, it’s a relaxing little oasis in the middle of this busy city. My only gripe is the car park is a little restrictive. Apart from that heartily recommended.

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Rental Guide

CBD[39]

Central [8]

Haidian[0]

Sanlitun[40]

Shunyi[82]

Sanyuan Qiao[7]

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East[12]

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Apartment towers lining the edge of the city's largest park house many of Beijing's expatriates. They are well served by the cafes and restaurants clustered around Chaoyang Park's West gate. To the north there's the Lufthansa Centre and surrounding office towers. The German school is here, as is the new US embassy. The area includes Lady's Street, a flower market and bazaar.

One of the older expatriate neighbourhoods with the Holiday Inn Lido at its epicentre. A leafy area with good expatriate amenities. 798, a 50s era factory turned creative hub is here. To the northeast, there's Wangjing, a large mid-tier residential neighbourhood. Some larger corporations are building dedicated office complexes here.

The busy central business district contains a high concentration of office towers with China World at it's centre. Ritan Park and the surrounding leafy embassies afford a small green lung. Preferred by those wanting easy access to amenities and a quick commute to work.

Beijing's geographic and administrative centre containing Tiananmen, the Forbidden City and Houhai. Populated by government employees and tourists, few expatriates choose to live here due to a lack of quality homes and a dearth of amenities. The area includes Financial Street, to the West of Tiananmen, a commercial area that has attracted a number of financial institutions.

Although home to the city's top universities, this is not Cambridge. Promoted as a tech development zone, it isn't Palo Alto either. There is a vibrant student scene, but expatriates working here choose to commute from the eastern side of the city.

A large cluster of leafy embassies here, but the neighbourhood is most renowned for its bars, cafes and restaurants. The Bookworm, a literary cafe, and small independent boutiques add a bohemian flavour. The Workers Stadium and French School are also here. To the north there's Dongzhimen, a transport hub that includes the airport line.

Expatriate suburbia, minutes from the airport and less than an hour's commute to the CBD. The major international schools are here. A wide range of expatriate amenities have sprung up around the villa communities. This quieter and greener area is a family friendly biosphere.

Office and apartment developments have extended north along the 3rd Ring into Sanyuan Qiao. Few amenities here, but it's a short hop to Sanlitun and Chaoyang Park. The subway and airport line allow easy access to most parts of the city.

Home to the Olympic Stadium and its surrounding facilities. The vast park area is a boon for the neighbourhood but with no quality homes, few expatriates choose to live here.

Once the wrong side of the railway tracks, the south is still underdeveloped. Low property prices mean favourable rents for bargain hunters. No amenities, but some apartments are close to the CBD.

Just outside the East 4th Ring, the area was once an industrial hinterland. Some mid to low-end residential developments here. A short commute to the CBD, but few expatriate amenities in the area.

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