Gasthöfe in Jiangsu, China

I arrived in pouring rain. I thought I could walk to my hotel but it was impossible in the downpour. I didn’t want to bother any hotel owner.   I didn’t and still don’t  have an eSIM that can make local  call but thanks to Trip.com, there is a link that I could call the owner for free.  I didn’t advise the owners my arrival time so they were off running errands.  I called the owner to pick me up and thankfully he answered. He was busy but gracious enough to turn around and picked me up. It knew Zhouhuang requires a ticket but I didn’t know that no cars, nor motorcycles, nor bicycles are allowed. Without him I would have arrived the hotel easily.  I always like to meet the owners instead of employees . They were very helpful and answered all my questions. They are honest people who dedicate their  blood and sweat to their business. The owner even offered to walk me to the bus stop  to Suzhou which was my next destination.  This  operates two hotels with 9 in one and 6 in the other. The one that I stayed in with 9 rooms is in a  lively and busy area . Just outside the hotel is a restaurant and there are plenty of places to eat. Inside the hotel is a peaceful oasis where you won’t hear any noise. The location is the best. The other hotel is in a quieter neighborhood a few minutes away. Each of the 15 rooms has it’s own personality, is different and has its distinctive decoration. The owners said they decorated them themselves. I love the decoration and especially the lighting.  After you reserve a room, be sure to contact the owner for the exact address in case you want to arrive on your own. I think it is best to request the owner to take you there because he/she will lead you to the ticket booth to buy tickets. There are a number of bridges so heavy big luggages can be a bit of a challenge .  If you arrive after 5 pm, you can enter free of charge as no one is there to check your ticket. . But once you are inside, and if you choose to leave the area after 8 or 9 am until 5 pm, you have to pay to come back in. You can buy a one day or in my case 3 days pass.  Do check with the owner for up to date information.  The room was quite clean. There were hot water all the time. There were other guests during my stay but they were not noisy at all. I barely heard them. I slept very well during my 3 nights there.  Zhouhuang is really beautiful. There are many canals, bridges, boat rides, good food of all kinds. I had some of the best meals there. In fact , I ate in the same restaurant that serves dumpling twice. One night I had grill (BBQ) meat just outside the entrance for 4 yuans. .  There is decent size supermarket just outside the turnstile and not too far away is a much bigger supermarket. It was there where I bought half a Peking duck for only 32 yuans . The seller sliced the meat and separated the meat from  the bones. The bones he fried so it was crunchy.  It was delicious. There is a theater that offers performances. The night view is great. If you step out your room, you will be overwhelmed in a good sense by the exciting surroundings.  This hotel definitely is one of the best that I have ever stayed in. Look at the beautiful pictures and find one that you like.  I stayed only 3 nights and one of those days I went to Tongli. In my opinion, one should spend at least 2 to 3 full days in  Zhouhuang (and especially this hotel ) savor the ambience. I don’t think Tongli is worth the time because it was twice as expensive and there are not that many canals and boat rides. It is much quieter and has fewer things to see. . The worst is that the sightseeing places require you to show your ticket. After 2 places, I lost mine ticket and I  couldn’t get in the rest of the places. It is unnecessary to require proof of entrance because you can’t enter the area without a ticket. 

Es ist sehr gut. Es liegt im Zentrum des Zhouzhuang Scenic Area. Wenn Sie müde vom Herumlaufen sind, können Sie leicht zum Hotel zurückkehren. Von den Zimmern mit Blick auf den Fluss kann man die Kreuzfahrtschiffe draußen sehen, und es gibt einen endlosen Strom von Menschen, die in alten Kostümen Fotos machen. Er holt Gäste draußen ab und bringt sie wieder zurück Erst als er nach Hause kam, stellte er fest, dass ihm ein Souvenir geschenkt wurde. Ich werde es meinen Freunden empfehlen.

It was one of my best stay experiences. I actually had trouble finding the location as the map didn't give me the proper entrance location but nearby one. (plus it was night and I am not good at locating; The gate is facing the stream so try to follow the stream and it wont be hard to find it in fact) Even it was late around midnight but the owner waited for me. The house is pretty cozy and always kept clean. The room is big enough for solo traveller like me, even with budget price. The water was hot enough and pressure was good too. And the heating and cooling system was all equipped pretty perfect. The room was always so greatly tended everyday I was deeply impressed. Possibly can be noisy if there are other guests, considering the way the room faces but in my case it was by myself while staying so no trouble at all. And it is not far from the famous lake, and you can find various kinds of diners, including foot massage shops and fruit sellers. There was some lotus cafe+diner nearby, and it is worth giving it a try. And a takeout shop for roasted goose as well. It was pretty good. (For Huaiyang cuisine, Damao was a good choice, though not that close from my stay. Think It must be a chain only located within Yangzhou. Food was worth the travel.) For sightseeing, the Canal museum is a must, along with the Lake and Dongguan district. But it requires a reservation in advance. Better check it first, to save useless trip like I had ; The host were so kind that when I asked where I can buy a new carrier when it was broken on the way, she was just willing to give me one she owned. I tried at least pay some but she refused kindly even with my persistency. Cannot thank her enough for saving all my annoyance. And she also tended with my laundry as well. Get to thank her again for her hospitality. Wish I could stay there again if I visit there again.

Ein einzigartiges Hotel mit einem tollen Erlebnis! 👍Das Design des Hotels ist einfach und elegant. Die Rückkehr ins Hotel nach dem Besuch der geschäftigen Attraktionen wird Körper und Geist sofort beruhigen und in einen Zustand der Entspannung und Entspannung versetzen Die Serviceeinrichtungen sind sorgfältig. Abgesehen von der Unannehmlichkeit, meinen Koffer über das Steinpflaster der alten Straße ziehen zu müssen, war der Rest des Erlebnisses großartig! Sobald man die Tür des kleinen Hotels betritt, fühlt man sich wie in einer anderen Welt, Überraschung!

Die Lage ist wirklich ausgezeichnet – sehr nah am Ticketschalter von Shen Ting, man ist sofort im Herzen der Altstadt. Shen Ting, Zhang Yuan und die Doppelbrücken befinden sich alle in unmittelbarer Nähe, was äußerst praktisch ist. Die Pension ist ebenfalls sehr schön, klein aber fein und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Ich hatte zwar nur noch das günstigste Zimmer buchen können, aber abgesehen davon, dass es etwas kleiner war, war es absolut in Ordnung. Warmwasser, Klimaanlage, Beleuchtung und Steckdosen funktionierten einwandfrei. Bei unserer Ankunft regnete es, und die Mitarbeiter hatten sogar schon vorab den Luftentfeuchter und die Klimaanlage eingeschaltet – das war toll. Als wir unser deponiertes Gepäck abholten, boten sie uns zudem unaufgefordert Eiswasser an, was wirklich sehr aufmerksam war. Es gab nur einen kleinen Minuspunkt: Der Smart-TV hatte leider kein Abo, sodass man keine Filme streamen konnte. Alles in allem aber sehr empfehlenswert.

Wenn man das Fenster öffnet, blickt man auf die malerische Landschaft von Jiangnan mit ihren kleinen Brücken und fließendem Wasser. Das Zimmer war sauber und gemütlich, und Details wie die intelligente Toilette und der 100-Zoll-Projektor waren ein großes Plus. Was jedoch am meisten beeindruckte, war die Herzlichkeit des Besitzers – er schickte uns im Voraus Reiseführer, holte uns an der Straßenecke ab und brachte uns täglich frisches Obst, sodass wir uns wie bei alten Freunden fühlten. Die Lage ist auch hervorragend, ruhig, aber zentral, nur wenige Gehminuten von der Shantang Street entfernt. Diese Suzhou-Reise wurde durch das Wanhe Inn noch schöner. Wir kommen definitiv wieder!

Location is good, convenient and situated at a very good spot. Reception service was excellent, friendly and helpful. Room was beautifully decorated, spacious and very clean. Toilet was equipped with high tech facilities and the amenities were comprehensive and useful.. I’m very impressed and would definitely recommend to friends to stay at this hotel. I give a 5-star rating 😊

The hotel is located within Zhouzhuang Old Town, making it convenient to visit nearby museums. If you enter the old town after 5 PM, you can avoid the entrance fee. The hotel is also situated next to a temple, but unfortunately, the temple is currently under renovation and not open to tourists. One issue to note is the presence of mosquitoes, so be sure to bring insect repellent. Zhouzhuang offers a stunning night view — highly recommended! Don’t miss the boat ride; it costs 220 yuan per ride and can accommodate up to 6 people, including infants.

The hotel is very cozy and the room is spacious, with plenty of natural wood and excellent soundproofing. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and speak English fluently, which makes communication easy and pleasant. The location is also great, as the hotel is situated in a very convenient area and all major attractions are within walking distance. Would stay there again.

Das Zimmer war sauber und ordentlich, sehr gemütlich und liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Lage war hervorragend, ideal für Ausflüge, und die Umgebung ruhig und angenehm. Der Gastgeber war herzlich und zuvorkommend und beantwortete alle Fragen umgehend, was den Aufenthalt fantastisch machte. Insgesamt war es ein komfortabler und beruhigender Aufenthalt mit einem ausgezeichneten Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Ich würde diese Unterkunft definitiv wieder wählen; absolut empfehlenswert!