Suzhou Xishan Island Summer Escape Guide: Off-the-Beaten-Path & Refreshing!
by ADQ. Becca 2503
Jul 25, 2025
“Hidden in Taihu West Mountain Island, the Waterside Mountain Residence🌊
Open the window to see waves blending with cloud shadows, lean on the railing to count the birds returning under the eaves, a 5-minute walk to the near-shore boardwalk of Taihu Lake, about a 1-hour drive from Suzhou city center, and only 10 minutes by car to Linwudong Scenic Area🚗
Want to soak in the lake view with Biluochun tea on the terrace rattan chair, chase the tea fragrance while listening to boat songs by the courtyard tea table, letting the vastness of Taihu Lake collide with the Suzhou-style elegance of the homestay? This KaNas Homestay (Suzhou Taihu West Mountain Branch) has made "the leisurely island life of Taihu Lake" an everyday experience—
🏡 Name: KaNas Homestay (Suzhou Taihu West Mountain Branch)
✅ Prime Location Advantage|Lake charm at a glance
Wake up in the morning to the gentle sound of waves, no need to search for scenery, just stand by the guest room viewing platform to take in the sparkling lake light and the swaying reeds in the distance🌅 In the evening, sit under the rattan trellis in the courtyard, watch the sunset dye the lake surface into scattered gold, turn your head to see lanterns reflecting on the bluestone slabs under the corridor, the kitchen’s aroma of marinated fresh ingredients drifting in the breeze, the air itself warm and moist
✅ KaNas Thoughtful Details|Poetry hidden everywhere
The homestay is full of thoughtful little details✨ The public area features natural-colored rattan sofas, ink-style lake landscape sketches hang on the walls, corners hold celadon vases filled with lotus seed pods; guest rooms have carved wooden furniture paired with cotton and linen bedding, floor-to-ceiling windows draped with blue printed curtains, windowsills decorated with small bamboo baskets of wild chrysanthemums, even the toiletries carry a faint jasmine scent. The host always smiles while bringing freshly peeled Taihu water caltrops, adding a homely touch like "staying at a relative’s house on the island" beyond a typical homestay
✅ Leisurely Surroundings|Perfect balance of activity and calm
Walk to the lakeside to wade and collect shells, or ride a fishing boat swaying through the reed beds🌾 An 8-minute bike ride to an ancient village lets you enjoy tea and stories in an old teahouse; want to stay in? Sit by the bay window flipping through a poetry book, or curl up on the courtyard rocking chair watching clouds drift slowly. The city’s noise is gently wrapped by the "spiritual mist of Taihu Lake," leaving only slow, relaxed time”
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