#Jiujian Villa Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Travel to Shaoxing for a two-day, one-night trip around Hangzhou
Shaoxing two days and one night
From Hangzhou, it takes only one hour to reach the surrounding towns
🌸 Shaoxing Keyan Scenic Area
A great place for photography and vacation
With hand-rowed Wupeng boats
And the scenic Jian Lake where every step is a picturesque view
So beautiful that it makes you linger and forget to return
🌸 Taking children out for a vacation without wanting to be too tired
This time we chose to stay at Jiujianloutai Men Xiaozhu
Living inside the scenic area
Waking up to the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan
With floor-to-ceiling windows that open directly to the outdoors
Outside is a courtyard surrounded by small bridges and flowing water
🌸 Enjoy the beautiful scenery, taste fine teas, and rest at night
There is a swimming pool, with attentive service
Shuttle service into the scenic area, saving time and effort
The provided toiletries are also of high quality
A quality journey, will come again
LANE HOWELL
Staying in the Jiangnan water town described by Lu Xun in Shaoxing, I don't want to check out
Finally, I visited the long-cherished Shaoxing, barged into Lu Town from Lu Xun's books, and stayed in the Jiangnan water town depicted by Lu Xun - Jiujianlou Shangfen Holiday Hotel, so comfortable that I didn't want to leave 😭
The hotel is located in Lu Town within the Keyan Scenic Area, right outside the door is the scenery of the Jiangnan water town, with rowing boats, ancient opera stages, old streets and alleys, ancient arch bridges, etc., all visible right at the doorstep.
The hotel is a three-entry Siheyuan (courtyard house) converted from an old Shaoxing style building, each part displaying the elegance of Jiangnan, with white walls and black tiles, stone-paved roads, carved window eaves, and small bridges over flowing water, every spot is picturesque, and strolling around is like walking into a Jiangnan painting.
The rooms also have huge glass windows 🪟, like a picture frame, with the green trees and white walls with black tiles outside seemingly framed within, sitting on the tatami and sipping tea 🍵, listening to the birds singing outside the window and watching the sunlight casting mottled light through the leaves, hhh it's extremely cozy.
The hotel's service is considerate and meticulous, with fruits before check-in and desserts before bedtime 🍮, breakfast is chosen the day before, with a rich variety and great taste, and there is also a shuttle service, making it really hard not to love.
The hotel also has a tea room and a swimming pool, in summer staying here one can enjoy swimming or find a cool shade under a tree, have tea with friends and talk about life, how leisurely.
Reading the master's books, living in the master's town, experiencing the Jiangnan water town described by the master, Jiujianlou Shangfen Holiday Hotel is indeed an excellent place to stay～
❣️ : Jiujianlou Shangfen Holiday Hotel
📍 : Drive to Keyan Scenic Area No.3 Parking Factory in Shaoxing for navigation (the hotel provides shuttle service)
GAGE BENSON
You can still get a 50% discount on tickets to the Lu Xun's Shaoxing Luzhen
The Mirror Lake is like the moon, and the women of Ye Creek are like snow.
New makeup stirs new waves, the scene is doubly exquisite.
The ancient Shaoxing depicted by the literati always inspires longing with every word. The ancients said: 'White water and emerald rocks, like mirrors and paintings, this is Jian Lake.' This trip to Shaoxing is destined for Keyan.
This stay is at a guesthouse in Luzhen, reading the master's books, staying in the master's town. Lu Xun once mentioned Luzhen in 'Kong Yiji', which is the hometown of his grandmother in his writings: 'The layout of the inns in Luzhen is different from other places...'
Speaking of architecture, Shaoxing's Tai Men always gathers different stories, and the Jiujianlou Shangdian is no exception. Xu Guangqi's Jiujianlou, the Shangdian village of Shaoxing, this is the origin of the hotel's name. With front rooms and rear buildings, flying eaves and upturned corners, white walls and black tiles. Each has its own unique small courtyard, the door lintels are filled with the passage of time, and from the pavilions, you overlook a beautiful Jiangnan landscape.
Outside the door is the town's stage, where a Shaoxing Yue opera can always be heard inside the building. Time in Keyan always passes slowly, with small bridges and flowing water, old houses with bluestone slabs, and the old walls covered with vines by the riverbank, all showing the leisurely style of Jiangnan.
A day's plan lies in the morning, with 32 types of personalized breakfasts, including Jiangnan's Qingming cakes, sweet dumplings, and wonton soup, as well as Chinese-style porridge with fried dough sticks and fermented tofu, and Western-style cereal with coffee and raw fish slices, enough to let you savor the taste of Jiangnan.
Shaoxing Jiujianlou Shangdian Resort Hotel
📍B51, Luzhen, Keyan Scenic Area, Keqiao District
📌Travel Tips
Keyan Scenic Area is composed of Luzhen, Jian Lake, and Keyan, among which Luzhen does not require a ticket, while Keyan and Jian Lake charge separately. ➡️If you want to avoid the crowded scenic spots, here I recommend a route for everyone. That is to start from the Luzhen Grand Theatre pier on a painted boat, then play from Jian Lake all the way to Keyan, and finally return to Luzhen. Because all the tour groups start from the Tiangong Big Buddha in Keyan, it will be very crowded along the way!
💴Ticket prices: Keyan 80, painted boat: 15, black-awning boat 35, Luzhen folk opera performance 128. 🌈Here's a tip for a benefit, if you use the hotel's room card, it only costs 40 (Keyan + painted boat ticket), and the folk opera is only 60 to settle❗
AvaMacLeod90
Enjoying the Feast at Jiujianlou | Only by living here can one truly understand the Jiangnan described in Lu Xun's writings
Only by living here can one truly understand the Jiangnan described in Lu Xun's writings. Shaoxing is the true Jiangnan depicted in Mr. Lu Xun's books📖
Luzhen is the town where the master was born in his books
I came here leisurely, lured by the scent of books
The tranquil water town, with old boatmen poling sampans🫶🏻
Listening to an opera on a stage bathed in the glow of the setting sun🎶
Here, it's as if I've stepped into Mr. Lu Xun's books
The pink walls and black tiles, the Lu family ancestral hall, the small bridges over flowing water, the willows...
After admiring the myriad mountains and rivers
I stayed at 'Jiujianlou', in a courtyard with ancient Yue flavor
In Shaoxing city, among fifty thousand people, there are ten temples, a hundred monasteries, and eight bridge pavilions; there are as many as eight thousand Taimen
Taimen is a term used by residents in the Shaoxing area
Simple, solemn, and serene, the entire courtyard is rarely quiet
Every step in the courtyard is a scene
Window panes, wooden doors, stone pillars, bamboo tables, bonsai....
The rooms have a grand yet simple Chinese style
A small bar cabinet, tatami resting area, bathtub🛁....
Fully equipped with facilities, warm and comfortable～
Looking out the window, one sees a lush garden landscape
The hotel's public areas also include a swimming pool, tea room, chess and card room, coffee bar, and more....
For relaxation and vacation in Shaoxing, there's no place better～
The service is very thoughtful and attentive, with 24-hour butler service, shuttle car, welcome fruit, a simple introduction to attractions, and everything is very heartwarming～
Just outside is the Keyan Scenic Area, bustling during the day
But at night, the hotel is incredibly quiet
It's like sleeping in the tranquility of Mr. Lu Xun's books～
GlobalNomad_22
Shaoxing Beautiful Stay | Transform into ancient attire and step into the Jiujianlou Old Taimen, a traditional Chinese mansion courtyard
"The lingering waters of Jian Lake, the rich sentiment of ancient Yue culture."
Early autumn has arrived, dreaming into the landscapes of Jiangnan ☁️
After many years, I have returned to Shaoxing to experience the unique gentle charm of the Jiangnan region~
This time staying at Jiujianlou, I felt a charm that I had not experienced before
The trip was truly worthwhile! It's like living within the scenery of Jiangnan 🌿
🌟Environment🌟
The hotel is located within the town of Lu Xun's novel 'Kong Yiji'
Transformed from an old Shaoxing Taimen, it's a traditional Chinese three-entry courtyard house
Taimen is an honorific term for the residence of people with status in ancient times, signifying prestige 👑
Occasionally, the air is filled with a faint scent of mugwort, imbued with Zen 🍃
The river flows gently in front of the door, with white walls and black tiles, a beautiful view with every step, everywhere you look is picturesque~
There are also restaurants, tea rooms, meeting rooms, coffee bars, swimming pools 🏊, and other areas
I especially like the courtyard with dancing tree shadows, sitting by the bamboo tables and chairs feeling the light and shadow of history, as if time has slowed down~
🌟Room🌟
There are a total of 19 various suite types, I stayed in a courtyard view room 🛏️
40-50 square meters, cleverly divided by partitions
With a large bathtub 🛁 providing bathrobes
Using Acca Kappa bath amenities, Dyson hairdryer 🌬️
Also provided are drip coffee, tea bags, etc.
The welcome fruit is very rich, and desserts are delivered during the night bed service, thoughtful!
🌟Dining🌟
The breakfast is worth praising! A combination of Chinese and Western buffet, rich in flavors and very good 👍
In the afternoon, I even saw a whole lamb being roasted in the courtyard! It made me drool!
🌟Hidden Tips🌟
The hotel offers free Hanfu rentals! Met a very nice young lady who helped us with a delicate and professional styling, complete with hair covers and accessories, I was amazed by my own beauty haha 🤭
It felt like traveling back to ancient water towns, taking minutes to shoot a set of portrait masterpieces in the hotel and the old town 📷
🌟Nearby Attractions🌟
The location is very convenient, situated in the quiet town of Luzhen, where you can stroll and watch the social stage plays
Not far from the hotel is the origin of yellow wine, Jian Lake
Next to the exit is the Keyan Scenic Area, where you can go boating and enjoy the scenery
A four to five-kilometer taxi ride can take you to Keqiao Ancient Town
🏨 Jiujianlou Shangbian Hotel
📍558 Keyan Avenue, Keyan Scenic Area
🚗Transportation: Self-driving (🅿️ with a large parking lot) or 🚄 about 12 kilometers by taxi from Shaoxing North Station
Shaoxing Exploration | Internet Celebrity Check-in | Shaoxing Cuisine | Food and Fun | My Food Diary | Weekend Getaways
elowen_morgana_nightingale
Living in the Lu Town depicted by Mr
Lu Xun, I am surrounded by the exclusive beauty of spring and Jingming scenery.
Having visited Shaoxing several times, this time I chose to stay in Lu Town,
restoring the Lu Town described by Mr. Lu Xun.
The willow trees are budding this season, and the spring breeze is warm and gentle,
walking around is just too comfortable!
Especially in the morning in Lu Town, there are almost no tourists,
I have the quiet beauty of spring and Jingming all to myself!
I stayed at the Shaoxing Jiujianlou Shangfen Holiday Hotel,
located in the heart of Lu Town
❤️, right next to the scenic area, quiet amidst the hustle and bustle.
The architecture and decor are full of Eastern beauty, blending naturally with the ancient town.
I also really like the decor inside the room, the attention to detail is exquisite and considerate.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw the seasonal welcome fruit,
the toiletries used are from the century-old Italian
🇮🇹 brand ACCA KAPPA,
the bedding is clean and comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep.
Waking up and opening the curtains, outside the window are black tiles, white walls, and lush magnolias.
Auntie has prepared a delicious and hearty breakfast, a full table,
I especially like the spring-limited green rice cake, with the natural and refreshing aroma of mugwort
🌿,
well-fed and well-drunk, ready to start a beautiful day.