Floral Hotel · Leisurely Life Wuyuan

Our stay at the Floral Hotel in Wuyuan was lovely and unforgettable . The family that owns and manages the homestay is extremely kind and attentive. As Europeans, we were very disoriented and had lots of requests and doubts. Lily, the daughter of the family, who speaks English, helped us in any possible way and never made us feel as if we were being difficult. Her mother cooks meals with ingredients straight out of her garden and with locally farmed meat. Thanks to her, we tasted the delicious wuyuan cuisine, with homemade recipes that are far from the stereotypical dishes we eat in Europe. I can’t stress enough how beautiful the Homestay is. It is located in a small village which might not be a ticketed scenic area, but it’s extremely charming and authentic. You wake up and walk by the river where women are washing clothes by hand in the water. The village feels frozen in time. The house was built by the family’s grandfather, and is the most exquisite building we have seen throughout our trip in China. Beautifully preserved, and every corner is decorated with taste and attentiveness, even the lighting in the room is carefully curated. We stayed in December, and if you are travelling in winter we recommend the smaller room upstairs. It gets much warmer than the bigger room on the ground floor. The room is a real gem, the bed is very comfortable and the small windows overlook the characteristic roofs of the village. We will always cherish our time spent here, and we will recommend the Homestay to all our friends who will visit China, I’d say it is worth coming to Wuyuan just to stay here.

The hotel is located in the heart of major attractions in Shaoxing. The staff was attentive, and able to give practical advice on when to visit popular attractions, as well as recommending travel routes. Very good value-for-money.

This beautifully and lovingly restored traditional house is located in a charming village right on the riverbank. The room was tastefully furnished and spotlessly clean. The hosts were incredibly friendly, dedicated, and always ready to help. The food, prepared with fresh ingredients from their own garden and the local area, was the best we had during our four weeks in China. Our stay was absolutely wonderful, and I would love to come back to this hotel anytime.