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Budget travelers will be thrilled to stay here when visiting Hangzhou!!!

It's amazing! Stay in a mansion from the Republic of China era where Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling once stayed. Huangfu Building, also known as Yingbai Building, is a beautiful old mansion from the Republic of China era located by West Lake. It is the only one of its kind in Hangzhou. It is located by West Lake, next to Xihu Tiandi, making it very convenient for dining, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing. It is especially suitable for families traveling with elderly people and children. Huangfu Building was the former residence of Huang Fu, a veteran of the Tongmenghui, sworn brother of Chiang Kai-shek, and the first mayor of Shanghai. It was built in 1934 and is a two-story brick and wood Western-style courtyard villa. However, before he could move in, Huang Fu passed away in 1936. During the Republic of China era, Nanshan Road was renamed "Yingbai Road" in memory of Huang Fu. After the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japan, Huang Fu's wife, Shen Yiyun, donated the building and its entire collection as funds for the war effort. It later became the residence of the Chairman of the National Government. Chiang Kai-shek and his wife stayed at Huangfu Building many times when they visited Hangzhou. Soong Mei-ling was particularly fond of the "Koliadi" piano on the first floor and often played it in her spare time. Therefore, Huangfu Building is also known as "Meiling Villa." The hotel rooms are named after historical figures who once lived here, such as "Huangfu Residence," "Meiling Residence," and "Zhongzheng Residence." As soon as you step into the lobby, you can feel the strong atmosphere of the Republic of China era, with its luxurious yet understated, calm, and comfortable ambiance. As it is part of the Dahua Hotel, you can walk along West Lake to enjoy breakfast at Dahua. If you visit Hangzhou, you must experience this hotel. With a price of just over 1,000, it offers great value for money in terms of service and location. Personally, I think it has more character than staying at Dahua. The hotel not only offers free travel photography but also shares the West Lake cruise service with Dahua Hotel. During peak tourist seasons, this service advantage is particularly evident. While others wait in line for an hour to board the cruise, you can leisurely enjoy breakfast and then take a boat tour from the hotel. The boat is not crowded, providing an excellent experience.
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Posted: Feb 16, 2025
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