Ji Jiadun Ideal Village | Complete Guide for Family Trips
by James Thackeray
May 9, 2025
Recently had an incredibly relaxing weekend getaway🏖
📍The location is fantastic!
We chose to stay at Lixiang Village·Jijiadun this time, just a 10-minute drive from Jinxi Ancient Town and only 20 minutes to Zhouzhuang Ancient Town~
It's about a 40-minute taxi ride from Suzhou to the hotel, making it perfect for a short weekend trip!
🏡Room Experience:
Stayed at Xidi Aranya Resort—the environment is tranquil and delightful. The room has a clean and refreshing style, with exceptionally soft and comfortable bedding for a great night's sleep!
The room comes with a mini bar stocked with plenty of snacks and drinks, even warm white fungus soup, which instantly helped us unwind~
There’s also a coffee machine for making rich coffee anytime—so thoughtful!
The little yellow duck in the bathtub was adorable, making the bath experience perfect🛁
Special shoutout to their butler service—attentive and considerate, proactively asking about guests' needs and offering many thoughtful tips, making us feel well taken care of.
🍽Dining Experience:
In the evening, we dined at the resort's Western restaurant—elegant, quiet, and full of ambiance.
✨I ordered the M5 Angus sirloin steak, medium-well, perfectly seared outside and tender inside, juicy with a rich beefy aroma—utterly satisfying~
✨Also tried the French herb lamb chops—tender meat with a fresh, non-greasy herbal flavor, paired with well-layered sides. The overall taste was rich and highly recommended!
🍃After dinner, we took a stroll through the village—soft lights, fresh air, truly so relaxing~
The village also has a mini train ride, a woodworking workshop for hands-on fun, and running enthusiasts can enjoy morning jogs along the village paths.
🍡The next noon, we went for a city walk in Jinxi Ancient Town and tried the super-popular crabapple cake—sweet, soft, and chewy, loved it at first bite!
The whole ancient town has a lively vibe, not too crowded, perfect for slow exploration and photography~
This weekend trip was truly healing✨
📍If you're also looking for a small getaway not far from the city, with great ambiance and local charm, [Kunshan Xidi Aranya Resort] is definitely worth a visit!
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