#Yuan Chanyue Homestay (Wuxie Branch) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Yao Jia·Zen Pleasure.
Winter is the perfect time to visit Zhuji to listen to the rain—Shilin Bamboo Sea, a hidden world for Zen meditation|| A friend recommended the Yao Jia hotel brand, which has a paradise-like beautiful scenery in Zhuji, the hometown of Xishi. Descending the mountain, the bamboo sea reveals six hundred stone steps winding and leading through a secluded path. Deep in the forest, there's actually a private hot spring♨️ hotel. A babbling brook flows past a 1,500-year-old ancient tree, with the Zen Pleasure B&B hotel on one side and the Wuxie Zen Temple on the other. Located in the renowned forest park—Wuxie Scenic Area, it is definitely an ideal place for outdoor/hiking enthusiasts, travelers, and Buddhist devotees.
Before arriving, the hotel butler kindly informed us of the route and reception service. If you enter from the south gate of the Wuxie Scenic Area, there is a free ferry service before four o'clock in the afternoon; afterwards, the hotel will arrange for an electric shuttle. If you enter from the north gate of the scenic area, you must walk down six hundred stone steps, traversing the rugged mountains and bamboo sea. As a newbie to hiking, we found descending the six hundred steps on a rainy night not too strenuous. The next day, we returned the same way, climbing six hundred steps to the top. A Zen meditation walk in the temple, with a heart full of devotion, was quite in line with the philosophy of Zen Pleasure.
The rooms at Zen Pleasure are all independent courtyards and buildings, with an open-air private hot spring in the yard. There are trees and flowers in the garden, with mountains and bamboo sea behind. When the wind stirs the forest, and the first snow falls, it's wonderful to soak in the hot spring and enjoy the scenery, listening to the ethereal Zen music outside the room, and have a quiet retreat. The rooms also have bathtubs, branded smart toilets, and I must praise the floor heating and fresh air system, which are really comfortable.
The cost-performance ratio of Zen Pleasure is very high. In addition to the private hot spring, one night at the hotel includes one stay and two meals: dinner, breakfast, and even afternoon tea! It's such a pleasant surprise. Dinner features the famous Shaoxing drunken chicken and Xishi tofu, and breakfast is also very rich, with local dishes like Chuwu noodles, rice cakes, and wontons being extremely delicious. The hotel's fruit is also very fresh. For afternoon tea, you can sit at the Yao Jia coffee shop opposite the Zen temple, where the cheesecake and red velvet are excellent. Looking at the mountains and water in the Wuxie Scenic Area, then returning to the quiet courtyard, this paradise truly makes one not want to return to Monday.
Yaojia Travel
Zhujiaoyaojia's new inn | A Zen heart amidst the clouds and water, a retreat from the world
🏡 The guesthouse is located in Zhujiaoyao, within the Wu Xie scenic area in Zhejiang, surrounded by green mountains and rivers, with beautiful scenery and fresh air. It is suitable for relaxing the weary body and enjoying the healing views of nature.
🖼️ Right at the entrance of the guesthouse, there is a stream, and opposite is an ancient temple, where you might encounter little squirrels, egrets, and other animals on the road. Next to it is the famous Wu Xie cliff waterfall.
🏠 The overall design revolves around 'Zen' culture, with rooms that are innovatively and uniquely designed, embodying the Zen heart amidst clouds and water, and winding paths leading to a secluded haven. It is a secret Zen sanctuary nurtured by mist and clouds, as well as a peach blossom retreat for those seeking to escape the world in the south of the Yangtze River.
🏊🏻♂️ Outdoor swimming pool
♨️ Hot spring pool
🍲 Restaurant, 🍵 Tea room, 🀄 Mahjong room
☕ The café also has a nice ambiance, where you can order a cup of coffee, sit quietly and read a book, and spend leisurely time.
🏠 The guest rooms feature a new Chinese Zen style, and all room types come with a private courtyard. It is suitable for family trips, romantic honeymoons, and anyone looking to enjoy a slow-paced vacation lifestyle.
LunariaVespera456+
You can only stay in the Zen secret realm in the 5A scenic area by boat
At the end of the year and the beginning of the year, it's worth rewarding yourself and your family with a 'five-star' trip for a year's hard work. I booked a hotel located in the 5A scenic area and went to Shaoxing with my family. I have to say that this is the most 'troublesome' hotel I have ever stayed in, and I need to take a boat to check in‼️
👍But it is also the hotel with the best scenery and the most advantageous geographical location I have ever stayed in. Opposite is the thousand-year-old ancient temple Wuxie Zen Temple, next to the waterfall, staying in the hotel, with few people and beautiful scenery, it is really possible to listen to the morning bell and the evening drum, very healing!
📍Yaojia · Zen Yue (Wuxie) Resort Hotel
🚗Located in Wuxie Scenic Area, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province
⛩️ Located in Wuxie Scenic Area, it is also the only hotel in the scenic area. You need to take a boat. The scenic area tickets and boat tickets are included in the room rate. There are 21 guest rooms, with room types ranging from standard rooms to private soup villas, with a variety of choices.
🏨The architectural style presents the traditional oriental beauty, very Zen, this point can be perceived from the name of the guest room, each guest room carries the word 'no', from Bodhi is not a tree, the bright mirror is also not a platform.
♨️Booked a courtyard private soup room, with floor heating and air conditioning, in addition to the outdoor private soup, there is also a super large bathtub in the room, the experience is particularly good, the writing desk facing the mountain view can also copy scriptures, suitable for cultivation.
🏊The hotel has a matching outdoor swimming pool, but it is not open in winter, and there is also a coffee shop.
🍴Breakfast is buffet style, dinner is exquisite, mainly local home-cooked dishes.
🔔Staying in the hotel, the most comfortable thing is that opposite is the Sui and Tang Dynasties' thousand-year-old ancient temple - Wuxie Zen Temple, go early in the morning, you can enjoy the exclusive use, the Sanskrit sound is lingering and purifying the spirit platform.
🌺Wuxie Scenic Area has a mountain of flowers in spring, a waterfall and clear stream in summer, and ancient ginkgo falling in autumn. It's beautiful. Staying in the hotel is like living in a Zen secret realm supported by clouds, and it's also a paradise for healing in the south of the Yangtze River.
CONRAD WEBSTER
I don't want to work anymore, just come to the mountains of Shaoxing for a few days
Winter is the best time to soak in hot springs,
Drive two hours to the deep mountains of Shaoxing's Wuxie,
Then it's either by boat or by car, and walking over the bridge,
Finally arrived at my long-awaited Yaojia·Chanyue,
More than a dozen thatched houses are hidden under the green mountains and bamboo,
The front of the house is a stream, and across the stream is the Wuxie Zen master who is hidden in the mountains,
The mountains and forests are quiet, the clouds and mist are lingering at the top of the mountain, and the ancient temples are ringing in the morning and evening,
I really like the environment and scenery here, it's so suitable for vacation.
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A single fence courtyard is hidden in the deep mountain valley,
Every flower and grass in the courtyard shows Zen and luxurious texture,
There is a hot spring pool in the courtyard, and the mountain and wild nature is in sight,
After soaking in the hot spring, brew a pot of tea, hold a book,
If you don't want to read, just go for a walk in the mountains, the beauty of Wuxie is not in vain.
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The scenery of Wuxie is known for its green mountains and flying springs.
The waterfall flows down from the towering cliffs of Wuxie Mountain,
It is divided into five levels, collectively referred to as "Wuxie Creek", which is said to be the former residence of Xishi,
There are strange peaks and rocks on both sides of the stream, competing for beauty,
There are "72 peaks, 36 caves, 25 cliffs", which are the best of cliffs and waterfalls.
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🚙The homestay is in the Wuxie Scenic Area and cannot be reached directly. Drive to the south gate of the Wuxie Scenic Area, then take a boat➕shuttle bus to Wuxie Zen Temple, and then walk over the creek stone bridge to Yaojia Homestay.
BAILEY MANNING
Highly recommended is the Wuxie Scenic Area, which is full of natural and cultural charm
Highly recommended is the Wuxie Scenic Area, which is full of natural and cultural charm. Amidst the mountains and forests, the natural atmosphere is full. Stay in a Chinese Zen-style inn while enjoying the mountain view and soaking in a private bath. In addition to the tranquility, you can also enjoy this winter beauty without being disturbed.
Location: Wuxie Scenic Area, Wuxie Town, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province
Transportation
Take the No. 57 bus directly to the terminal station to reach the Wuxie Scenic Area. The scenery along the way in autumn is absolutely beautiful, it is recommended to drive by yourself. You can choose to take a boat or walk into the scenic area.
Accommodation
The environment is quiet
The homestay is located in the Wuxie Scenic Area of Zhuji, with a comfortable climate and a natural large oxygen bar, which is very suitable for family gatherings and small team outings. In a vast natural space, completely relax.
■ Chinese courtyard architecture
The architectural style of the hotel is mainly Chinese courtyard landscape, pavilions, and mountain courtyards. It is another perfect fusion of pure traditional oriental beauty and new Chinese garden architecture.
The homestay has a rich variety of food, with a wide variety of healthy breakfast and main meals. Recently, a series of special dishes called 'Blooming Flowers' has also been launched.
·Recommended stay
Homestay|Yaojia·Chanyue
Address: Inside Wuxie Scenic Area, Wuxie Town, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province (north side)
Emma Davis
The Zen-inspired private hot spring hotel hidden next to the thousand-year-old temple is waiting for your arrival
Zhuji, Zhejiang, a place hiding a thousand-year-old story, the Wuxie Scenic Area here is like a paradise, so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated. Yaojia Zen Yue is hidden in this picturesque Wuxie Scenic Area, opposite is the antique Wuxie Zen Temple, as if separated from the world's hustle and bustle, only leaving the breeze coming slowly.
Design
Every brick and tile here, every grass and tree, exudes the unique charm of oriental classical beauty. The courtyard is deep, the pavilions and waterside pavilions, the mountain dwellings and courtyards, every step is a scene, every place can make you feel the perfect fusion of tradition and nature.
Guest Room
There are 21 guest rooms here, each of which is a private little world. In the courtyard, make a pot of good tea, open a book, enjoy your own time with the sound of wind and rain. The room design is simple and elegant, comfortable big bed, complete facilities, everything is for your comfort and privacy. The mountain view outside the window is in full view, allowing you to embrace the beauty of nature while enjoying comfort.
Dining
Walking into the hotel restaurant, you will be attracted by the strong oriental atmosphere. Chinese furniture, every detail of classical beauty, the embellishment of calligraphy works, make the whole space full of cultural atmosphere. Breakfast for one person, full of nutrition, sitting in the window seat, the first ray of morning sun dines with you, a good day starts here!
Experience
The hotel's experience activities are simply a secret weapon for healing the soul. Morning bells and evening drums taste a pot of good tea, copy scriptures, or enjoy afternoon tea under the waterfall, forest walk... Each one can make you find inner peace.
Surroundings
Walking out of the hotel, a hundred meters away is the simple and solemn Wuxie God Temple, a building from the Sui and Tang Dynasties, like a phoenix spreading its wings, protecting this mountain forest. If you are lucky, you can chat with the abbot, and you may have unexpected gains!