Hangzhou-Shaoxing Citywalk: Discover the Charm
by Harper Walker%54
Mar 25, 2025
✨Hey lovelies! Today I'm sharing this stunning West Lake homestay - Chuyou Homestay💕
📍【Prime Location】
Located at 131 Tianzhu Road, Xihu District. Take Metro Line 1 to Chengzhan Station then transfer to Bus 7, or taxi to "Lingyin East Bus Stop". Self-driving? Park at nearby P20 lot. Just 3-min walk to Lingyin Temple, 5-min to God of Wealth Temple, and only 2km to Faxi Temple/tea plantations.
🏡【Breathtaking Ambience】
Step in and be enchanted by Southern Song aesthetics🎊 Dry landscape garden, blue-tiled eaves, tinkling bronze bells, babbling brooks - like walking into a painting from "Dreams of Splendor". Ancient well, pebble paths, bamboo grove and koi pond make every corner photo-worthy.
🛏【Signature Rooms】
7 uniquely designed Southern Song-style rooms:
- "Sumali Blue": Top-floor sloped ceiling with oval window, sunlight streaming onto tatami tea table - pure bliss.
- "Secret Color": Compact yet delightful, featuring tatami platform + standalone terrazzo bathtub with 180° mountain views.
- "Misty Red": 3rd-floor loft with octagonal window so picturesque it comes with Jiangnan garden photo filters.
🍵【Tea Ceremony】
First-floor Japanese-style tearoom offers authentic Song Dynasty tea ceremony (extra charge). Select cups and tea, pair with osmanthus cakes - perfect for afternoon chats.
🎁【Thoughtful Services】
Welcome flower tea, daily seasonal fruits, L'Occitane toiletries, Bluetooth projector, mosquito repellent. Handwritten neighborhood guides, and farewell gift of white porcelain teacup.
💰【Great Value】
Rooms at ¥500-800 are a steal for this West Lake location. Book early though!
Nearby attractions: Lingyin Temple, Faxi Temple, Yongfu Temple, Songcheng and more. Come experience Southern Song elegance at Chuyou Homestay!😘
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