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Charlotte Hollister36United States

Quiet & Fragrant Tea! Suzhou's Introvert Haven in a Century-Old Ginkgo Courtyard

🏯 Secret Escape from Crowds 📍Location: Ruixiangyuan·Ginkgo Garden Villa (No.106 Qiyuan Road, Dongshan Town) 🚗 Transport: 40km from Suzhou Station|2h drive from Shanghai/Hangzhou 🐾 Highlights: Pet-friendly · 11 secluded rooms · Introvert paradise --- 🌟 Why Choose Here? ❶ Serene & Crowd-free: Avoid touristy gardens, enjoy a private Suzhou-style courtyard ❷ Century-old Ginkgo: Ancient tree with new sprouts, listen to its stories under dappled light ❸ Jiangnan Flavors: Biluochun tea + seasonal spring dishes, taste spring in every bite ❹ Introvert-friendly: Tranquil rooms, adorable pets, breathe in complete freedom --- 📅 Itinerary Day1|A Day as a Courtyard Idler 🍃 Afternoon arrival: Step into an emerald oasis—wisteria draping over white walls and black eaves 🍜 Spring feast: Dine in a 270° glass restaurant—savor vegetarian noodles, stir-fried eggs with toon, or gorgon fruit 🍵 Tea therapy: Sip Biluochun under the ginkgo tree, watch tea leaves unfurl like jade clouds 👘 Courtyard stroll: Wear Hanfu on stone paths, meet koi fish, let light and shadows paint poetry 🌙 Sleep with the breeze: Soak on the terrace under garden nightscapes, lulled by rustling ginkgo leaves Day2|Dongshan Slow Living ☀️ Morning breakfast: Suzhou-style wontons to awaken your palate 🍇 Sweet farewell: Pick white loquats at a local orchard, take home a box of sunshine --- 📌 Introvert Pro Tips ▫️ Outfit: Light linen dress + straw bag = instant ethereal ancient beauty vibe ▫️ Night walk: Wander lantern-lit corridors for MAX healing ▫️ Photos: Stone steps by the pond, wisteria-framed windows—Instagram grid ready in minutes --- 🌸 Spring Activities 🎋 Tea ceremony|Courtyard sketching|Seasonal fruit picking ✨ Skip the crowds—your dream Jiangnan getaway awaits 👉 Bookmark now for a serene spring escape!
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Posted: May 13, 2025
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