Introduction to Hemu Courtyard Homestay
Nestled in the heart of Hemu Colored Pottery Cultural Village—an ancient village with a 500-year history of pottery-making—this homestay is surrounded by a rich atmosphere of ceramic culture, where earthenware ruins dot the landscape and colored pottery vessels have been passed down through generations.
Spanning 18 mu (about 12,000 square meters), the homestay features a classic Huizhou-style compound, with white walls, black tiles, and intricately brick-carved gate towers. A tranquil Qinghu Stream winds through the courtyard, eventually flowing into the Xu River. Looking up, you can gaze at the unique green landscape of Jianglang Mountain in the distance; outside the gate, mountains and waters blend harmoniously, while inside, serenity reigns.
The amenities balance functionality and character: two quadrangle courtyards have been converted into restaurants, serving local delicacies in pottery vessels made in the village. There are also meeting rooms, a KTV, and an open-air cinema to cater to gatherings. For cultural immersion, guests can explore the earthenware workshop and intangible cultural heritage pottery restoration studio, where they can shape clay and experience ancient pottery techniques. A book bar and dedicated spaces for the "Four Arts of the Song Dynasty literati" (tea-making, flower arrangement, incense burning, and calligraphy/painting) let cultural relaxation blend seamlessly with your stay.
Awarded "Zhejiang Provincial Platinum Homestay" and "Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Theme Homestay" in 2021, Hemu Courtyard is more than a place to rest—it’s an ideal haven to immerse yourself in pottery culture and the charm of an ancient village.
"Experience a very good homestay, the suite for a family to travel is just right, the service is very good, and the overall layout of the homestay shows the ingenuity and intention of the owner. Every beautifully-looking plaque and house structure has its own story and history behind it. Eat breakfast and drink a bowl of white porridge with side dishes. Listen to the proprietress to tell the history and understand the heart. After passing by, it will be comforted. It will make the whole person calm down. It is located in Caitao Village. The whole village is not big. The homestay can meet all the needs of food, lodging and transportation. One step at a time, you will not feel monotonous and boring."