Zhujiajiao Jingting Inn

When we arrived at the B&B, the housekeeper kindly took our hands and took us in, making us feel full of human touch and warmth. The decoration, furnishings, equipment and cleanliness of the B&B are just as described in other reviews, flawless and impeccable. This accommodation experience left us with a deep and wonderful impression of Zhujiajiao.

The Jingting in the thousand-year-old ancient town of Zhujiajiao is a quaint homestay built by the water, hidden in the tenderness of the misty Jiangnan. The small and exquisite layout is like an ink painting. The brick and wood structure of the three-in-two-outdoor courtyard is staggered and full of the unique charm of traditional Jiangnan folk houses. The hollow carvings on the courtyard wall are exquisite and delicate, and the light and shadow from the window lattices are intertwined with the ancient atmosphere, adding a bit of poetry to this house. Through the carved wooden windows, you can see several plum trees standing proudly in the courtyard. It is said that every March, the petals fall like pink snow, adding a dreamy agility to this quiet courtyard. Stepping into the courtyard, the design of Sanshui Guitang makes people feel as if they are in a pure and elegant world. The trickling sound of water and the faint ancient fragrance are intertwined, outlining the tranquility and elegance unique to the Jiangnan ancient houses. Every corner of the courtyard seems to be whispering the story of the years, which makes people linger. The owner of the well pavilion is an elegant and restrained woman, who seems to have condensed the tenderness and wisdom of the entire Jiangnan region in her every move. Her plants, tables, chairs, and even meals and drinks all reveal her pursuit of quality and dedication to life. On a cold winter night, if you are lucky enough to chat with her by the large copper stove in the hall, the flickering firelight will shine on her face, and as she tells the story, the coldness will gradually dissipate. However, the most surprising thing is the warmth when you return to your room on a cold night. When you get into bed and touch the electric blanket that has been prepared, at that moment, the warmth reaches your heart like ripples, as if all the fatigue and coldness have disappeared. Soon, you will fall asleep peacefully accompanied by the tranquility and tenderness of the Jiangnan night, and the dream is still the misty and tenderness of this ancient town.