Yuan Su Homestay, nestled among the bamboo forests and mountains of Anji, is a hidden gem for getaways around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Perched on a hillside, the homestay blends rammed earth walls with raw wood to create a simple and unsophisticated texture. A gurgling stream flows by the gate, and a lush green view greets you as you open the window. Wake up to the chirping of birds in the morning and gaze at the starry sky at night, embracing the pure joy of the mountains and wilderness to the fullest.
Each guest room boasts its own unique features: themed rooms come with high-definition projectors, while 360° mountain-view rooms offer the luxury of soaking in a bath with mountain vistas in sight. The whole house is equipped with an intelligent system and floor heating, striking a perfect balance between comfort and elegance. In the courtyard, a swimming pool complements a cozy pavilion for relaxation, and facilities such as a chess and card room are fully available. Families with kids can enjoy the sand trampoline, and friends gathering here can sit around a fire to brew tea and roast sweet potatoes.
All three meals here are prepared with local organic ingredients, and the hosts are warm and attentive. It’s a 10-minute walk to Zimugang Ticket Station and only a 20-minute drive from scenic spots like Zhongnan Baicaoyuan, making it an ideal choice for summer retreats, team building activities and family trips. Stay at Yuan Su, and let the mountain scenery and warm human touch become the everyday delight of your journey.
The hotel is located in a small village at the heart of the bamboo forest, which offers stunning views on the surrounding mountains and tea fields. The rooms are nicely decorated and pretty well equipped. The personal is very kind and try to be helpful.
That being said, our stay was not as good as we had expected because the bedroom and the restaurant were freezing cold. When we first arrived in our room the heating was off so we had to turn it on, which was fine, however 5h later it was still only 17°c in the room and it was already getting dark… We complained and the staff kindly offered to upgrade us to a room which was supposed to be warmer and it was, but only by one or two degrees depending on the hour of the day. The restaurant was only 10°c so we had to eat with jackets and hats on. The floor heating had not been turned on yet unfortunately. So if you consider staying at this hostel during Autumn/Winter make sure to ask if the floor heating is on before booking.
The experience at Junlan Lao Zhuang Shanju Resort Hotel was absolutely perfect! The thatched-roof room was amazing, with a serene environment, stunning mountain views, and truly being a secluded paradise far from the hustle and bustle. Special praise goes to the housekeeper, Xiao Lu, whose attentive and thoughtful service was evident throughout the stay. From check-in to check-out, everything was meticulously arranged, making the stay feel incredibly warm. The environment and service were both flawless, and I highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a peaceful and high-quality vacation. I will definitely return! The various facilities and amenities that are set to open soon are also quite comprehensive, and I am looking forward to staying there again in the future.
The hotel is high in the mountain and surrounded by trees. The bed and pillows are comfortable. The person at the reception was helpful. I booked the loft suite, which was nice in design and very spacious with a second floor connected by stairs. Nice balcony and an open air bathtub on the second floor terrace. I liked that the tab water in the kitchen sink was filtered (there was a fridge, but no stove)
The restaurant food is nice and breakfast buffet is small and simple but tasty (if you like Chinese breakfast like my family does).
Amenities were slippers , comb, toothbrush if you need. Shampoo and body wash in the room.
The hotel would be nicer if they paid more attention to maintenance and cleanliness. Housekeeping should clean a bit better. Our room floor was not very clean in the corners and the Japanese style toilet was not so clean. Some parts of the hotel facade and ceiling are damaged.
The pool had no water and I didn’t see anything written in ctrip that is seasonal.