Slow Life in a Nanjing Homestay

One-stop guide to eating, drinking, and having fun in Nanjing! This time we discovered the amazing homestay "Journey Healing House" right in the city center, a perfect location just a 10-minute walk from Xinjiekou. The subway station and popular snack street are right downstairs, and you can enjoy a light luxury stay for just over 200 RMB per person✨

📍 Prime Location at the Heart of the City
The homestay is located at 156 Hanzhong Road (next to Shanghai Road Subway Station), just 200 meters from Metro Line 1! Xinjiekou business district, Mingwalang Snack Street, and Chanan Street are all within walking distance. A taxi ride to Confucius Temple or Mochou Lake starts at the base fare. Foodie special forces will be thrilled—there’s a 24-hour Lawson downstairs, so you can enjoy duck blood vermicelli soup even at 3 a.m.😋

🛌 Sleep Technology Maxed Out
The room setup puts hotels to shame: zero-pressure mattress + memory foam pillow for instant sleep, double-layer soundproof glass blocks traffic noise, and an air energy water heater provides hot water instantly. The highlight is the smart system! Automatic curtains, projector, and smart toilet are all standard. The Ultraman-themed room is perfect for entertaining kids and letting them burn off energy~

☕ Healing Common Area
Freshly ground coffee, flower tea, and fruit tea are free with unlimited refills every day! Washing and drying machines plus a microwave are super convenient for long trips. At night, sit on the terrace surrounded by greenery, with a diffuser releasing woody essential oil scents, instantly relieving the fatigue from walking 20,000 steps (don’t ask me how I know🥲)

📸 Nearby Walking Routes
• 5 minutes to Mingwalang: Jin Hongxing Duck Shop, Yiji Pidu Noodles, National Football Stinky Tofu
• 10 minutes to Xinjiekou: Chayan Yuese Nanjing’s first store, Deji’s 8-million-yuan restroom check-in spot
• 15 minutes cycling to Mochou Lake: breathtaking when the begonia flowers bloom (best in March-April)

💡 Practical Tips from Experience
• Family trips should choose themed rooms! Mario/Ultraman rooms come with tents and toys, a hit among mom groups
• Friendly for early morning flights: 24-hour front desk luggage storage available, some rooms have oxygen bars to relieve fatigue
• Students must see: off-season price just over 200 RMB per person, four-person family rooms cost less than 100 RMB per person
• Hidden foodie perks: ask the host for the "Hutong Snack Map" to avoid tourist trap restaurants

Secret tip: The rooftop terrace offers a distant view of the Zifeng Tower at night. Bring some Luxi River wine bought at Xinjiekou for a wild luxury experience at just 50 RMB per person~