The best boutique B&B in Guangdong, bar none!
by HK travel bunny
Feb 24, 2025
Just stayed at this hidden gem of a homestay in Shenzhen that's stunning inside and out—it's like a slice of Kyoto in the bustling city! Shanye·Shenzhen Burolin Resort Homestay had me posting unedited photos on social media for 3 straight days 👏
📍Location & Transport
Tucked away in a coastal village at Jiaochangwei, Dapeng, Shenzhen
🚗 ~1.5hr drive from downtown
🚌 Take E11 to Dapeng Center Station, then transfer to M471 to Jiaochangwei
⚠️ Tip: Recommended to drive (free parking available)
🌸 Aesthetic Highlights
▫️ Japanese dry landscape garden with red maple trees—perfect for kimono photos
▫️ All-wood corridors with stunning sunlight patterns through latticework
▫️ Rooms feature tatami + floor-to-ceiling windows (wake up to natural sunlight)
▫️ Waterside tea room requires reservation (matcha tea ceremony available)
🛎️ Exceptional Service
√ Complimentary homemade mango pomelo sago & welcome tea
√ Goodnight sweet soup delivered to room (try the pear with rock sugar)
√ Free kimono rental (men's/women's styles available)
√ Handwritten weather cards by butlers on your nightstand
📸 Must-Capture Spots
• Under maple tree by stone lantern (best at dusk)
• Bamboo curtain window view at 2nd floor corner
• Tatami room with bamboo forest silhouette outside
• Reflective water wall at main entrance
🌊 Nearby Activities
5-min walk to Jiaochangwei Beach
Homestay can arrange:
- Yacht charter (~¥2000/3hr)
- Dapeng Fortress guided tour (Ming Dynasty coastal defense site)
- Hiking at Qiniangshan Geological Park
🍱 Dining Recommendations
1. Book kaiseki meal 1 day in advance (¥398/person)
2. "Fishing Village Memories" seafood spot (8-min walk)
3. 15-min drive to Nan'ao Lui Chee Ark (Mermaid movie location)
💡 Booking Tips
• Families: Choose "Moon View" room with private bath
• Couples: Snag the "Rain Listen" duplex loft
• Off-season: ¥800-1500/night
• Book weekends at least 2 weeks ahead
Completely won over—from handwritten welcome cards to organic linen bedding, every detail shows effortless elegance. Perfect for urban escapees seeking tranquility or wellness trips with parents~
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