A Dream of the Republic of China Era! Huangfu Tower by West Lake

Push open the vintage glass door of the cream-yellow villa, and the vine-covered high wall instantly blocks out the noise of Nanshan Road. Inside the courtyard, rockeries and winding paths lead to a secluded spot, with teak window frames revealing shadows of the Republic era—carved table lamps from Meiling Residence, old photo walls from Zhongzheng Residence, as if stepping onto the set of "The Story of the Golden Powder Family." A Quiet Time Capsule Amidst the Bustle The afternoon slanting sun spills over the blue brick walls, tree shadows mottled like flowing film. Nestle into the velvet sofa by the red window on the second floor, listen to the ticking of the old-fashioned wall clock, hear the rustling of the phoenix tree leaves outside the window, while just beyond the wall is the bustling crowd of West Lake World. A Hidden West Lake Secret Unlock the Dahua Hotel cruise boat with your room card! Jump onto a carved wooden boat at dawn to enjoy the reflection of Leifeng Pagoda in the mist; cycle along the lake at dusk, from Liu Lang Wen Ying to Broken Bridge Snow, a 10-kilometer loop around the lake unfolds like a private ribbon before your eyes. Even better, next door at the Taurus Restaurant, enjoy Longjing shrimp paired with the sunset, a Republic-era feast for just over 40 RMB per person. Perfect Poses for a Republic of China Style Check-in Shoot the living room from the spiral staircase corner, with arched columns framing a vintage magazine cover; white gauze curtains in the bedroom flutter in the breeze, vintage telephones and enamel table lamps create their own scene. The waiter smiles and hands over a prop: "Soong Mei-ling used to do her makeup here"—instantly, the drama queen in you awakens. At checkout, receive a handmade souvenir from the mountain house: an old West Lake postcard in a gilded envelope, stamped with a 1934 postmark.