Ancient Charm Homestay Overlooking the Jiangnan Water Town

Shanghai Zhujiajiao Jingtin Homestay, instantly transporting you back to the dreamlike old home of Jiangnan water towns! 🏮 This hidden gem homestay in the heart of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town perfectly captures all the gentleness of Jiangnan in its courtyard. The moment you push open the wooden door, the courtyard enclosed by blue-tiled corridors and pillars, glowing paper lanterns, and gently swaying black-awning boats... every detail says "Welcome to a watercolor painting" ✨ 🌿 A wonderful experience living in a cultural relic • Perfect location: A Shikumen old house at Lane 56, Xijing Street, right outside is Fangsheng Bridge and Beida Street. At night, after the tourists leave, you can enjoy the peaceful ancient town in solitude. • Transportation surprise: The housekeeper will arrange a rowboat pick-up! Boarding the gently rocking boat to check in instantly gives you the same ceremonial feeling as in "A Dream of Splendor." • Room surprise: We stayed in a waterside room on the second floor, with carved wooden windows facing the river. In the morning, the sound of paddles gently wakes you up (tested—the bedding is super comfortable, and the toiletries are Aesop!) 📸 Photo guide 1. Courtyard corridor: At 4 PM when the sunlight slants, wear Hanfu and sit by the beauty’s pillow to instantly become the lady of the manor. 2. Riverside terrace: After the lanterns light up at dusk, use your phone’s portrait mode to capture the tea in your cup and its reflection. 3. Secret spot: On the top floor, there is a tea room with a panoramic view of the Five-Arch Bridge. Remember to bring a telephoto lens. 🎋 Immersive experience checklist √ Book the 7 AM rowboat breakfast (the boat lady prepares small wontons and Ding Sheng cake) √ Free Hanfu experience (recommended lotus and pink tones, perfectly matching the architecture) √ Ask the housekeeper for a hand-drawn food map and follow it to eat the "ancient town locals’ secret" xiaolongbao shop 💌 Practical tips → Pet-friendly! They prepare pet beds and snack packs → Recommended to stay 2 nights: explore attractions on the first day, sleep in and enjoy tea with Pingtan storytelling on the second day → Weekends are busier; for empty shots, it’s better to come on weekdays This place doesn’t feel like a hotel, but more like a Jiangnan relative’s home—the housekeeper remembers if you prefer black tea or Longjing, the boatman smiles while telling ancient town legends, and even the stray cats know their way to ask for little fish snacks. If you want a "pretend to be in the Song Dynasty" staycation, mark this address: Lane 56, Xijing Street, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai~