Centennial Cocoon Residence | A Literary Retreat Hidden in Suzhou's Ancient City

Address: By Shouxing Bridge, Shuangta Street, Gusu District, Suzhou (Former Residence of Cheng Xiaoqing) —— This is not just a guesthouse, but a glimpse into the dreams of Republican-era literati —— ✨ 【Cultural Story】 This was the former residence of Cheng Xiaoqing, author of "Hawthorne Detective Stories." In 1923, he personally built "Cocoon Residence," symbolizing "binding oneself in a cocoon" to focus on creation. A century later, this old house has been transformed into a tranquil garden guesthouse, still imbued with the scholarly charm of Suzhou's ancient city and the mysterious allure of detective novels. 🌷 【Guesthouse Features】 ✅ Private Garden — Surrounded by greenery, blooming year-round, enjoy the courtyard lifestyle of Gusu ✅ Qingxin Pavilion Multi-functional Hall — Tea tasting, reading, small salons, savoring artistic moments ✅ Prime Location in the Ancient City — Walking distance to Pingjiang Road and the Humble Administrator's Garden, with direct access via Metro Lines 1/6 ✅ Immersive Suzhou-style Living — Open the window to see bridges and flowing water, step outside to bustling alleys 🏡 【Here, you can】 · Sip a cup of Biluochun tea under a century-old tree in the morning · Curl up in a rattan chair with half a book of "Hawthorne Detective Stories" in the afternoon · Stroll along Shouxing Bridge at dusk, watching the sunset paint the white walls and black tiles · Listen to the rustling of bamboo in the private garden at night —— Centennial Cocoon Residence awaits you to "heal in a cocoon" amidst Suzhou's old-time charm —— Centennial Cocoon Garden Guesthouse (Suzhou Pingjiang Road Branch)