Stay in an Ink Painting: Wake Up to the Slow Life of a Thousand-Year-Old Town

📍 Location: Guyanxi Guesthouse in Nanxun | 3-min walk to Baijian Building, intangible cultural heritage afternoon tea & souvenirs

✨ Why Stay Here?
❶ 3-min Walk to Baijian Building
👉 Open your window in the early morning to see Ming and Qing architecture through the mist. Enjoy this "Dream of the Splendor" style Jiangnan hideaway before the crowds arrive. The housekeeper will secretly tell you about the "golden hour for drone photography" before 7:00!

❷ Intangible Cultural Heritage Afternoon Tea Experience
🍵 Sit by the carved wooden window and taste Nanxun's traditional "Three-Course Tea":
Sweet Tea (Fengxiao Tea): Glutinous rice cake + sugar drink, symbolizing sweetness in life
Savory Tea (Xundou Tea): Green peas/carrots/orange peel and other seven ingredients, offering a savory taste with a sweet aftertaste
Plain Tea: Local Anji white tea, served with victory cake

🚶♀️ Insider Tips from the Host
▫️ Must-visit Spots Within 5-min Walk
South: Zhang Jingjiang's Former Residence (Republic of China Historical Museum)
North: Silk Guild Hall (See century-old silk looms in operation)
West: Tongjin Bridge (Capture sunset views with traditional boats)

📸 Photography Guide
❶ Baijian Building: Use wide-angle lens in the evening for panoramic views, with warm lights reflecting on the water like golden ribbons
❷ Room's Carved Window: Frame the century-old wisteria at Xiaolian Villa (April blooming season only)
❸ Three-Course Tea Table: Celadon tea set + bamboo food boxes, perfect for modern Chinese style photos

🎁 Stay Tips
🚗 Drive to "Nanxun Ancient Town South Gate parking lot", luggage transfer service available
👵 Family-friendly! Children's picture books and non-slip slippers provided
🌙 Evening Surprise: The housekeeper serves warm osmanthus wine rice balls at night

Post by BHH. Nat 2212 | Apr 15, 2025