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An upscale homestay-style guest room, Jing ting is located one hour from Shanghai in the nearby water town of Zhujiajiao. The restored historic building is within walking distance of the attractions of the millennial village, like the Fangsheng Bridge and Kezhi Garden, but it is secluded enough for guests to enjoy a getaway from the hectic city life. The more than 800 square meter structure is designed in a courtyard motif, with wood, brickwork, and traditional carvings throughout.
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This B&B offers its guests three distinct courtyards – as is the case with dwellings south of the Yangtze River – as well as nine rooms that are totally unique in form, size, layout and design. Each bedroom is also accompanied by its own tea room and private lounge.
Rooms are outfitted with AESOP-branded toiletries, Italian silk linens and plush towels, and accented with Chinese calligraphy paintings and local crafts so visitors can truly feel at home.
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Built at the end of the 19th century, the original Qing Dynasty building belonged to the Zhou family, but was later sold to the Yang family in the 1930s. Over the years, the space has been used for both for the wheat and furniture trade. Finally, in 2004, this historic conservation building was declared an immovable cultural relic by the Qingpu District authorities.
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Current owner Ms. Jiang took over the house in 2018 and spent over two years completing the renovation process to preserve the natural structure, while enhancing it with modern comforts, like underfloor heating and control. intelligent light PAD.
Classes provide guests with a four-season experience, with sakura blossoms in the spring, lotus flowers in the summer, sweet osmanthus buds filling the air in the fall, and a blossoming plum tree in the winter.
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While staying at Jing Ting, visitors can witness breathtaking sunrise views over the city from its own tea house, located on the river. Here, the local hush meet up every day from 3.30am to 8.30am to keep up with the latest gossip in the city and sample free local tea, a tradition that dates back to the original construction of the tea house during the Yuan Dynasty – there is more 700 years – which Ms. Jiang has perpetuated.
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The tea house offers one of the largest tea selections in southern China, with over 100 varieties sourced from across the country; customers can choose their personal preference according to the season. Here, the tea masters present guests with a tea pouring ceremony, as well as breakfast in the morning and local snacks in the afternoon – such as youdunzi, or fried radish patties, and sweet cabbage, an elevated version of China’s famous street snack, the Stinky Tofu.
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Upstairs, the private dining room can be booked in advance for a full meal service, cooked in an elevated country style. Using a blend of local and seasonal ingredients, the meal is different every time, tailoring the exceptional dining experience to each group of customers. From the private area, guests are rewarded with a breathtaking view of the entire Old Town, lit by lanterns in the evening.
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After this one-of-a-kind dining experience, visitors can enjoy an evening stroll through the cobbled streets or admire the historic sites of the village by riverboat back to Jing Ting.
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Besides observing local customs, like the daily 5:00 p.m. turndown service and curtain hanging ritual at Jing Ting, guests can also enjoy all that Zhujiajiao has to offer. From beautiful gardens and century-old pickle shops to winding canals and historic temples, this year-round getaway offers something for everyone.
Now on to the offers. Offers. Offers.
Jing Ting offers an exclusive offer only available for This is Shanghai readers. 3,800 RMB covers a room for two, a seasonal specialty dinner, breakfast in a tea room, boat rides, photo ops and more, down from the original price of 6 200 RMB. This special offer is only available between now and October 31st. Scan the QR code for more details and to book your much-needed getaway.
To learn more about what to do on a trip to Zhujiajiao, click here.
Jing Ting, 56 Xijing Street, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Phone. : 021 3988 9696/180 1742 1262
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