[2024 Suzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Qushuishanwan (Updated Sep)
If you come to Suzhou, this is a hidden gem you can't miss.
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I've visited dozens of villages this year, gradually reconstructing my understanding of rural aesthetics. This time I came to 📍Shanwan Village, Lili Town, Suzhou, and once again felt the charm of the village after being "remodeled".
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The design of Qu Shui Shan Wan is very clever. A 🏨shipyard hotel was built by the lake, just like a water town shipyard docked on the shore, allowing the building to blend into nature and participate in the cultural heritage of the village.
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The 🛕Chunxiao·Taxodium, which has been rated as the Oscar of the architectural world, is one of the biggest highlights here. Choose a sunny day, and you can also watch a bustling lake view sunset here.
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The beauty of the countryside is natural. Qu Shui Shan Wan also retains a large area of rice fields, wetlands, and lakes, where you can experience a vibrant rural life🌾.
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Here, the entire village is a resort, and it is not just a resort, but an open and relaxed ideal living space. Friends who want to escape for the weekend can come here to experience a night of lakeside homestay, taste the country food, and enjoy a relaxed state of mind.
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🚗2h drive from Hangzhou
🗺️Nearby attractions: Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Tongli Ancient Town
Elijah McKay73
Suzhou's Kid-Friendly Paradise | The Idyllic Qu Shui Shan Bay
🧑🧑🧒 Where to go in Suzhou on weekends? Couples can take their kids, escape the city, avoid the crowds, and head to the beautiful countryside of Qu Shui Shan Bay in Wujiang Lili Ancient Town.
🧭 Qu Shui Shan Bay, near Shanghai Grand View Garden and Yuandang Lake, is a Suzhou-style water village in the Yangtze River Delta Integration Demonstration Zone, offering a tranquil, idyllic retreat.
🌾 The village has large rice fields, perfect for autumn visits.
Picture 7️⃣ Agricultural classroom, different seasons offer different activities.
🍠 The village has sesame fields, sweet potato fields, eggplant, and tomato fields...
🦢🦩 There are also ponds where geese play and water birds forage...
🚣 The village has the Chuanqi Kayak Club.
🏨 Qu Shui Shan Bay · Miracle Multi-functional Hall can serve as a restaurant.
🚙 Suitable for self-driving.
🅿️ Free parking.
📍 Detailed address:
Suzhou Qu Shui Shan Bay
🚘 If you have enough time, you can drive from Qu Shui Shan Bay to Yuandang Xiaoguan (Yuandang Lake Branch) parking lot, and walk a few minutes to reach the popular bridge: Yuandang Lake Slow Walk Bridge, free to visit! Free to visit!
Aria_Blackthornwood
Suzhou | Stay in a beautiful lakeside boat in a picturesque village.
Qu Shui Shan Wan is an award-winning building in Suzhou that I've always wanted to visit.
It operates as a homestay and restaurant.
Shuizhongju is located next to the boat dock homestay.
From a distance, it reminds people of all the poems about Jiangnan written by ancient people.
It perfectly blends the charm of classical China.
In the artistic conception of oriental landscapes, there is boundless softness and artistic atmosphere. 🎑
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The homestay has two buildings. The boat dock is very unique and beautiful.
"A Jiangnan dream, drunk on a black boat."
Although there are only 10 guest rooms,
the unique elegance of the small bridge and flowing water is fully demonstrated.
At the same time, the interior decoration of the guest rooms combines modern technology and intelligence.
It can be said that it perfectly combines natural landscapes and convenient life.
The hotel's butler is very responsive.
The space design leaves a lot of white space,
allowing the beauty of the Jiangnan countryside to come into view.
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"Shuizhongju Restaurant"
This building has won the Oscar of architecture and many international authoritative architectural awards.
There are not many types of meals to choose from,
but they all taste good and the ingredients are very fresh.
Here, the architectural language of the water fir image is perfectly combined.
From a distance, it looks like a piece of art.
The combination of natural things is often the most powerful.
Shan Wan Village, Wu Family Village, Xu Village...
Walking through these beautiful villages
is like looking at a vivid ink painting. 🏞️
DaphneeeeGEM
Lake view from the window! A lakeside boathouse homestay in Suzhou with an outstanding design
Lake view from the window! A lakeside boathouse homestay in Suzhou with an outstanding design
· Suzhou · Qu Shui Shan Wan
· Suzhou Wujiang District, Xinzhuo Road 58
🛒Reasons to Recommend
🚗 Only 1 hour drive from Shanghai
🌽 Encompasses 386,000㎡ of rural natural scenery
🐘 Designed by GOA Elephant, winner of the 'Oscar' in architecture
🚣🏻♀️ Stay by the water, quality rooms with lake view from the window
🍱 Two restaurants, one café, local seasonal food
⛺ Lawn camping, kayaking, children's club
🏞️ Li Xiang Tian · Tech Farm, available for picking and educational tours
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🛒 Silent Boathouse King Room from CNY 799 per night
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🛒 Exclusive Privileges
- One night in Silent Boathouse King Room
- Breakfast for 2 adults and 1 child
- One bottle of red wine in the store
- Minibar in the room on the first day
- One welcome fruit on the first day
- Summer water activities experience
FLORA GOODWIN
Beautiful countryside in Wujiang | "Shrimp" road encounter.
🏠Suzhou Wujiang, Yuandang Lake, there is a small and beautiful village: Qushui Shanwan, the village is not big, but very beautiful.
🏕️Qushui Shanwan is a paradise in the south of the Yangtze River and a good place for children. There are ponds, rice fields, vegetable fields, camping sites, boating experiences, and large green grasslands. Take pictures and have fun!
🏨There are homestay restaurants in the village
🚘Suitable for self-driving
🧭Navigation Qushui Shanwan, near Shanghai Shanghai Grand View Garden and Yuandang Lake
🅿️Free parking
Aria_Blackthornwood
Suzhou | Stay in a magnificent lakeside boat standing in an ink-wash village
| Stay in a magnificent lakeside boat standing in an ink-wash village. Suzhou, a city as poetic and picturesque as a painting.
"Look at the dock swaying between heaven and earth." 💫 Qu Shui Shan Wan, an award-winning architecture in Suzhou that has always been fascinating 🎖. It is both a homestay and a restaurant, operating simultaneously. Shuishan Residence is adjacent to the dock homestay, and from a distance, it reminds people of the beautiful poems about Jiangnan created by ancient people 💖. It completely melts the classical charm of China, filled with endless softness and artistic atmosphere in the mood of oriental landscapes 🎨.
The homestay has two buildings, and the dock's design is unique and beautiful, "A dream of Jiangnan, drunkenly lying on a black awning boat." 🛶 Although there are only 10 guest rooms, the unique elegance of small bridges and flowing water is fully reflected 😉. At the same time, in terms of accommodation experience, the interior decoration of the guest rooms combines modern technology and intelligence, integrating natural scenery and convenient living very well. The hotel butler is responsive to any request, and the space design leaves a lot of blank space, allowing the beauty of Jiangnan's true countryside to crash into people's vision 🌾.
"Shuishan Residence Restaurant," this building, which has won the Oscar of the architecture world and multiple international authoritative architectural awards, has a limited variety of dishes, but the taste is excellent, and the ingredients are very fresh 🥗. It perfectly combines the architectural language of the Shuishan imagery, looking like a piece of art from a distance. Things that combine with nature are often the most powerful 💪.
Shanwan Village, Wujiacun, Xuzhuang... Walking through these beautiful villages is like seeing a vivid ink-wash painting 🖼.
JonathanBryant@76
Incredible! This rural hotel in Suzhou has won the architectural Oscar award!
Most recommended:
In 2022, the architectural Oscars, the Architzer A+Awards, announced the final list of winners for the year. Among thousands of entries from over 80 countries, the first standalone building of the Qu Shui Shan Wan project, Chun Xiao·Shui Shan Ju, clinched the Professional Jury Award and the Public Choice Award.
Highlights:
The hotel is situated in a village near Zhouzhuang, with a rich array of amenities including a vegetable garden, a local farmer's tea room, a bookstore, a coffee shop, a camping site, a swimming pool, and yoga.
It's a great choice for families with children, couples, and elderly friends.
ItinerantSoul
Qu Shui Shan Wan | Stay in Suzhou Rural Secret | Bathing and Lake View
| Stay in Suzhou Rural Secret | Bathing and Lake View. In Shan Wan Village, Wujiang District, Suzhou, the poetic rural village 🌾 unfolds slowly along the waterfront: the leisurely lifestyle, the tranquility of the rural village 🌿, the quiet and wide river water and the long history and culture are intertwined
🌟Highlights:
"Oscar of Architecture"🏆ArchitizerA+Awards, announced the final winners of this year. Among thousands of works from more than 80 countries, the single building of Qu Shui Shan Wan, Chunxiao·Shuishan Residence, won two major awards, the Professional Jury Award and the Public Choice Award.
🏨Hotel environment:
The lakeside homestay continues the natural state of the building, the round arch shape is like a dock ⛵️ that just docked on the shore, silently telling the peaceful Jiangnan water town, making people worry-free, temporarily isolated from the bustling world 🎐
❤️Recommended reason:
Lake view suite with a line of lake view when you open the window 🖼
GOA Elephant Design Jiangnan Water Town Aesthetics
Super out of the picture Chunxiao·Shuishan Residence Restaurant 🍱
Dock guest room pillow water residence, quiet breeze
Rich theme venues for events
🛏Hotel room:
The guest rooms are distributed at low density by the lake, the arc-shaped roof is scattered 🏘, really achieving the lake view when opening the window. The space inside the house is spacious enough, the original wood color series, wooden furniture and the natural scroll outside the window echo 🖼, bringing travelers a textured space experience.
🍽Restaurant catering:
The hotel currently operates two restaurants , a coffee shop ☕️
Chunxiao·Shuishan Residence high-end custom restaurant, Xishi Restaurant, Ya Ji·Peninsula Private Banquet, etc. will meet the food needs in all directions and multiple angles, organic farm ingredients 🥦 fresh and healthy!
Chunxiao·Shuishan Residence is composed of several square bodies of different sizes, finally combined into a whole roof covering the lower activity space, like the "forest of trees"🌲 in nature. The skylights on the roof, the large floor-to-ceiling windows, dining in such a free and transparent restaurant environment 🥗, adds a sense of exclusive ceremony.
⏳Leisure and entertainment:
In terms of leisure and entertainment, it is equipped with an activity center for large-scale team building, suitable for music festivals 🎶 and field 🌾 activities of the Harvest Camp, cultural and creative inspiration creative workshop 🔮 and Fengwu Market, Miracle Farm, EC Energy Center, multi-function hall, etc.
🏨Hotel: Suzhou·Qu Shui Shan Wan
📍Detailed address: Xinzhou Road, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
L3v. L3w.s
If you're bringing kids to Suzhou, you must stay here
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【Qu Shui Shan Wan: A perfect blend of rustic elements in a countryside resort】💦🌾
Qu Shui Shan Wan Resort offers a unique countryside vacation experience! Each exquisite room integrates the characteristic charm of Jiangnan water towns with rustic elements. The architectural design of the resort is full of highlights, and staying in a room with a bubble pool allows you to immediately enjoy a soothing and wonderful bath. Intelligent toilet seats, complimentary minibar, carefully prepared sour plum soup and fruit in the afternoon, as well as the rich milk at night, all make you feel the resort's thoughtful care.
The resort's customized butler service is even more heartwarming! The enthusiastic butler will personally guide you through the experience of rooms, dining, and leisure activities, and a wealth of year-round events provide over 200 options, ensuring that every moment of your vacation is immersed in the joy of rural agritourism.
The exquisite dinner tasted at the second meal Chinese restaurant is simply a feast for the taste buds! Whether it's the excellent taste of the Western restaurant's chicken wings, codfish and pineapple platter, or classic Chinese dishes like braised pork, they are all memorable. As the sun sets, standing in a beautiful corner, feeling the gentle beauty of the sunset, your mood feels as if it has been cleansed, perfectly ending this wonderful day.
EvelynWhitfield59
I did feel the imagery of the shipyard and the metasequoia in the initial exploration of the winding water bay
But can the internet-famous architects pay attention to the construction quality?
Anyway, since I'm here, basking in the sun and drinking coffee is a must.
William.Morris^27
Suzhou High-end Full Pull | Qu Shui Shan Bay · Homestay
| Qu Shui Shan Bay · Homestay. 📸Suzhou High-end Full Pull | Qu Shui Shan Bay · Homestay
This building, which has won the 'Architectural Oscar' Architizer A+Awards double award 🎖, is simply too good to shoot!! Atmosphere and high-end sense are all grasped 🤏
✨Name: Chunxiao·Shuishan Residence
📍Location: Qu Shui Shan Bay, Wujiang District, Suzhou
🚗Travel: It is recommended to drive by yourself, navigate to 'Qu Shui Shan Bay·Zhiran Village Preparatory Office', there is a parking lot 🅿, it is currently free~
🌳Entertainment projects: There are lawn camping, kayaking, etc. at the door, and there are outdoor movies at night in summer. The hotel also has a parent-child travel package, including accommodation, dining, handmade experience, farming projects, etc.
📍Geographical location: Hidden near Zhouzhuang, Wujiang, Suzhou.
🚗Traffic: About 1.5 hours drive from Shanghai. It is recommended to drive by yourself, it is more convenient~
🌸Environment: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jiangnan garden, comfortable and comfortable
🛏Room: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Floor-to-ceiling glass, the bed faces the garden scenery, the design is clever
🤹Playability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The homestay has its own parent-child project, winter tea cooking around the stove, etc.
Attracted by an award-winning introduction of a single building on the Internet, I came to 'Qu Shui Shan Bay'. From check-in to wandering around, you can see full of ingenuity and attentiveness everywhere.
The architectural design has a Suzhou-style garden tone 👍, our lakeside room borrows the scenery naturally, perfectly integrating the exterior and the garden. Shuishan Residence is an excellent place to watch the sunset. Under the afterglow of the setting sun, the lake is sparkling with orange stars, which is beautiful. There are also several plank roads leading to the lake, where the water and the sky are the same color, as if you are in a painting, and you can also experience the swaying feeling of sitting in a boat.
The entire homestay is built across the original residents, which not only retains the original locality of the village, but also fits the living habits of the guests. This is a good place to escape from the world.
Surrounding ancient town tour itinerary; Zhouzhuang Ancient Town
🎉Zhouzhuang travel guide is here🎉
📢Opening hours: 8:00-21:00
🎄Zhouzhuang has different styles in all seasons, so it is suitable for travel all year round~ But it is recommended to avoid holidays, otherwise there will be crowds of people, and it is difficult to feel the quiet beauty of the water town 😜.
📸Famous attractions: Zhang Hall, Shen Hall, Double Bridge, etc., and the famous Zhouzhuang Eight Sceneries, such as Quanfu Xiaozhong, Zhigui Chunwang, Boting Xizhao, etc.
🍖Recommended food: Wansan hoof, Wansan cake, chuncai, shrimp dregs, three-flavored round... are all special dishes of Zhouzhuang 😋, don't miss it!
zaralon_0912
A uniquely designed building
The Metasequoia Mansion is built by the lake, inspired by the shape of the Metasequoia. This unique building is actually a western restaurant, composed of various sized cuboids, just like the 'forest formed by many trees' in nature. It won both the professional jury award and the public choice award in the authoritative international architectural award Architizer A+ Awaro 2022.
marcellathornfield85
Suzhou's super photogenic niche spot I found||
||. Qu Shui Shan Wan "Spring Dawn·Water Fir Residence" is located in Suzhou, an elegant accommodation that has won the architectural Oscar award. Here is a detailed experience guide to help you enjoy a quiet and beautiful time in this niche check-in spot.
🏆 Award honors:
Won the 2022 "Oscar of Architecture" double awards: Professional Jury Award and Public Choice Award.
🌅 Natural beauty:
The lake view at sunset, reflecting the lake, creates a dreamlike beauty.
The surrounding environment is picturesque, with water and sky in one color.
🏠 Room introduction:
A total of 23 unique rooms, divided into Silent Homestay and Elegant Homestay.
Silent Homestay: 13 rooms, each with a unique view.
Elegant Homestay: 10 rooms, featuring a warm and comfortable original wood color scheme.
🍴 Dining highlights:
1. Spring Dawn·Water Fir Residence Restaurant: Offers a variety of cuisines, with plenty of light and excellent views.
2. Persimmon Restaurant: All-day restaurant, themed on local persimmon culture.
3. Dock·No Matter Cafe: 180° floor-to-ceiling windows, with a panoramic view of the lake.
🚗 Location:
Located in Xinta Qu Shui Shan Wan, Lili Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, with convenient transportation.
Close to famous ancient towns such as Zhouzhuang and Tongli.
🎁 Check-in benefits:
Includes lake view king bed or parent-child king bed, double breakfast, welcome fruit, etc.
🌾 Nearby play:
Zhouzhuang Ancient Town, Tongli Ancient Town, Lili Ancient Town, and Science and Technology Farm, etc.
🌳 Qu Shui Shan Wan "Spring Dawn·Water Fir Residence" is a place that integrates natural beauty and architectural art, providing a calm and luxurious escape from the daily routine. Whether you want to enjoy the beauty of nature or experience high-quality accommodation and dining, this is an excellent choice.🍂