There is a "little New Zealand" hidden in the county 45 minutes away from Hangzhou, so go there while there are few people.

Tired of going to Moganshan and Tonglu, Xiao Jin went out last week and found a resort town that has almost no guides on the entire Internet and can be reached directly in 1 hour.

There is a bamboo sea here that is not inferior to Anji, there are rice fields that are not inferior to Dali, and there are tea gardens that are not inferior to Hangzhou. It has the characteristics of the three places, and only this small town has it.

This is still a hidden gourmet paradise, with almost 0 tourists, and no detailed guide to food, accommodation and entertainment can be found online. It is precisely because of this that it has not been damaged by commercialism and remains original and simple.

The high-speed train takes 45 minutes, and the self-driving trip from Hangzhou to Shanghai only takes about 2 or 3 hours. This resort town that has been ignored is Yixing, Jiangsu.

There is also a B&B hidden here, which was once kept privately by regular customers due to zero publicity. The service and quality are not inferior to the star rating, but the price is more than half cheaper - Dongshe.

In 2020, when the "camping trend" is prevalent, the introduction of wild luxury into B&Bs, where you can go camping without having to travel far in the back garden, amazed the entire editorial department.

It is obviously designed by a team from a well-known large-scale design company. It is surrounded by mountains and wilderness, and delicious food is everywhere in the surrounding area. However, it is extremely low-key and hidden in the city.

Bringing the mountains into the city

No need to travel far, this is a natural camping ground

Yixing is the last place in Jiangnan Secret realm.

Rice fields near Dongshe

It is a small county town affiliated with Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. It is close to Taihu Lake, has mountains and water, and is not surrounded by The original ecological beauty destroyed by commercial atmosphere.

When Moganshan is crowded with tourists, it is still a peaceful place where local residents control the rhythm of life.

Dongshe’s courtyard

The location of Dongshe is even more magical. The manager carefully selected Zhangyang Village in Hufu Town, known as the "Father of Taihu Lake" , regarded as the heart of Yixing.

Dongshe’s Garden

Zhangyang Village is also a nationally famous bonsai village. Almost every household here has its own unique small garden. As soon as you enter the village, you will be attracted by the primitive and leisurely life. Infected by breath.

In the words of the locals, "This is a sea of ??bamboo and an oasis of tea. Life is surrounded by bamboo forests and tea gardens."

After getting off the high-speed rail, it can be reached by taxi in 15 minutes. East House.

Being neighbors and friends with the local residents, a whole white house with floor-to-ceiling windows glowing with warm light, a yard full of flowers and grass, a glass greenhouse full of sunlight, everything that comes into view. The house is as attractive as a fairy tale cottage.

Bringing mountain life directly into a B&B is Dongshe’s unique skill.

In this year when “camping style” is prevalent, we stayed at a B&B without leaving home and enjoyed a luxurious camping trip.

Camping tents and outdoor tables and chairs are placed in Nuoda's yard. On the other side are carefully selected desserts and drinks, and music is played from a speaker in the corner.

We were having a great time drinking and chatting with the host of the B&B.

In the end, even the neighbor’s grandmother joined our camp, holding a beer in one hand. This is probably the life attitude of Yixing people, cool and comfortable.

Designed by a well-known design team

Not only a B&B, but more like an "art gallery"

/Buy from Europe Returned second-hand furniture/

Although it is a B&B, its quality is not inferior to that of a star-rated hotel.

On a larger scale, the interior design is performed by a team from a well-known design company, which has designed luxury hotels, landmark buildings, etc.;

On a smaller scale, every detail in the B&B is Every item has a provenance. For example, most of the furniture displayed in the lobby was bought from France, the United Kingdom, Italy and other countries. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it. It is like a "medieval furniture exhibition hall".

The host of the B&B is a complete second-hand furniture connoisseur. He previously opened a second-hand furniture studio in Beijing.

Picture source Chen Man Weibo

How awesome is it?

The name "East House" also comes from a medieval furniture brand in Beijing. It injects art and feelings into the mountains and fields to create a high-quality home for every arriving guest. This is the manager. original intention.

/Flowers picked from the mountains and forests/

When Xiao Jinjun checked in, he was amazed by the flowers placed in different corners of the B&B. I went to ask which floral team's work it was, but I didn't expect that it was all seasonal flowers picked by the housekeeper from the nearby mountains.

According to local conditions, since it is hidden in a nationally renowned bonsai village, the beauty of nature is introduced indoors. The extraordinarily vibrant wild flowers make the entire space come alive.

/Zisha Tea Room & Handmade Space/

Different from commercial B&Bs, the first floor of the East Building is also equipped with The purple clay teahouse is also a handicraft space.

Yixing is a well-known "Zisha Town" in the country. The host combines local culture and crafts with B&Bs, and specially invites the craftsman Master Wan (young ceramic artist, Zisha Art Museum artist, whose father is " Mr. Wan Genfa, a national arts and crafts artist, exchanges craftsmanship with everyone. It is very difficult to get out of the mountain on weekdays.

Master Wan’s production site

Not only can you watch Master Wan making pots here, but you can also personally participate in the production experience. Xiao Jinjun personally tried to participate in the production of purple clay pots, which was very difficult but extremely interesting.

There are only 6 rooms

Each room is like a painting

In order to leave enough space for the room In terms of space, the East House only has 6 rooms.

Scattered on two floors, each room has enough privacy and personal space.

The guest room area starts from 35 square meters, and the largest room type is 54 square meters, which is indeed uncommon in B&Bs.

In every guest room, the designer introduces scenery into the room, echoing and communicating with the surrounding mountain scenery and trees to the greatest extent, making it quiet and comfortable.

And each room is equipped with a large enough tea table. Even if you don't go out and stay in the room, you can enjoy a quiet and leisurely vacation while drinking tea while admiring the beautiful scenery outside the large floor-to-ceiling windows.

In terms of details, Dongshe is also remarkable.

Supplies are a small way to test quality. The toiletries in the guest rooms use the niche brand Lanvin. Organic black tea from our own tea mountain is placed on the tea table in the room. Aromatherapy essential oils are also specially blended by the B&B manager to ensure a comfortable sleep.

It’s worth a special trip just to eat

0 commercial atmosphere, original mountain and wild food

Nanjing, Suzhou and Wuxi are delicious , everyone knows. But not many people know that Yixing is delicious.

Breakfast prepared according to the season

People of Yixing, near Taihu Lake, never tire of fine food and delicate food. It not only perfectly inherits the "fresh and sweet" taste of Jiangsu cuisine, but also brings the "mountain and wildness" to the extreme. The whole city is characterized by "farmhouse cuisine", which you will fall in love with after eating it once.

Afternoon tea made according to the season

Breakfast and afternoon tea are all made with Yixing seasonal ingredients, so you can taste Yixing characteristics without leaving home.

800 Hotel

For the dinner included in the package, we arranged to have it at a nearby specialty farmhouse hotel. It only takes 3 minutes to walk there. minute.

Dinner usually consists of three dishes and one soup. It is also made based on seasonal ingredients. Seasonal bamboo shoots or fresh chicken, as well as delicacies and game that cannot be tasted in different seasons, are much more delicious than restaurants in the city. .

Dongtian Fudi Farmhouse

If you still have time, you should not miss the surrounding restaurants. I couldn't find this private restaurant on Dianping. I found it with a B&B manager. Every dish is so delicious that I'll cry.

There is no menu in the store, and reservation is required in advance. The boss will tailor a meal for you based on seasonal ingredients. We don’t offer individual guests, only private rooms. We recommend you give it a try for group building or family gatherings!

We particularly recommend the chicken soup and braised pork in the store. The local free-range farm chicken is cooked for several hours without MSG, making it naturally fresh and sweet in the mouth. The braised pork melts in your mouth, not greasy at all, and is perfect for rice. My mouth is watering when I wake up.

Tips: You can ask the housekeeper to help make a reservation

Zhou Zhen Wonton

When you come to Yixing Hufu Town, you must have a bowl The famous Hufu Little Wontons.

Zhou Zhen Wonton has a very high reputation and reputation in the local area, and you can see a long queue of locals in front of the store before it’s time to eat. The wonton soup base made from high soup stock is very delicious. The thin wonton wrappers are wrapped with tender meat filling, and one bite is satisfying. If you like spicy food, you can add a spoonful of fresh chili powder for an authentic local taste.

Surrounded by scenery

You can encounter surprises during a casual walk

/Mountain Tea Fields/

After eating and drinking, I followed the host of the B&B for a walk around the area, and I encountered a surprise at random.

There are no tourists, just natural scenery among the mountains and fields. You can pick leaves and wild flowers in the forest, and you can easily tie a bouquet of autumn colors, which is hundreds of times more beautiful than the scenic spots where Internet celebrities gather.

/Hengshan Reservoir/

Little Red Book @Hehe Travel Diary

In New Zealand, There is a wonderful scene called "The Lonely Tree", a dead tree standing in the middle of the lake, with an extraordinary artistic conception.

Unexpectedly, the Hengshan Reservoir in Yixing also has the same beautiful scenery as New Zealand. There is more than one dead tree in the reservoir. Friends who like to take pictures can find a spot with the mountain and lake views in the background and get the same blockbuster movie from New Zealand in seconds.

/ Bamboo Sea Village /

Many people are fascinated by Anji Bamboo Sea because of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", but they don't know that Yixing Bamboo Sea is also no less impressive. Even fewer tourists.

The green bamboos rise and fall with the mountains, stretching for more than 800 miles to form an emerald ocean. You can take the cable car to the top of the mountain to enjoy the big bamboo sea, or you can walk the bamboo forest trails to relax your body and mind. Yixing, Jiangsu Province in the north, Guangde, Anhui Province in the west, and Changxing, Zhejiang Province in the south are connected here.

: Yixing Dongshe B&B

: Phoenix Group, Zhangyang Village, Hufu Town, Yixing, Wuxi