Around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai｜Sleep in a 600-year-old secluded ancient village of Jiangnan

Escape the city for a weekend and stay in the hidden paradise of Jiangnan for a few days. Experience the slow life of an ancient village and feel the beauty of mountain living in Jiangnan. 🏨 Homestay: Taoye Homestay 📍 Address: Songzhuang Village, Sandu Township, Songyang County, Lishui City, Zhejiang Province 🏡｜Design Taoye Homestay is nestled in Songzhuang Village, a 600-year-old ancient settlement. A century-old bridge and a babbling stream add charm and vitality to this historic village. The iconic little ancient bridge has been featured in *National Geographic* magazine. Taoye blends rustic simplicity with modern elegance: the exterior of the guest rooms retains the traditional rammed-earth appearance of the ancient village, while the interiors incorporate a contemporary urban lifestyle. 🏡｜Rooms ▪ Taoye offers 16 guest rooms, each with its own public area 🍀—either an outdoor courtyard or a shared living room 🥂. ▪ Star-rated hotel amenities: premium bedding and toiletries 🧺, smart toilet 🚽 and private bathroom 🛁, 24-hour hot water 🚿, and JBL Bluetooth speakers. 🏡｜Common Areas The homestay features a water bar, reading nook, terrace, large meeting room, riverside afternoon tea, and an open kitchen... The "Peach Space" Art Gallery and Rural Art Museum also regularly host artists-in-residence, exhibitions, art shows, book clubs, artist salons, and painting workshops.