BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese shares gained Tuesday, led by strong real estate shares as property developer China Vanke's third-quarter profit jump boosted investors' confidence.

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index climbed 1.66 percent, or 39.34 points, to close at 2,409.67.

The Shenzhen Component Index increased 2.47 percent, or 245.78 points, to close at 10,203.40.