Why the Sudden Popularity of Qushui Shanwan – Suzhou Edition

Project Background & Development - Launch: In 2020, Shanwan Village was included in the Beautiful Countryside Cluster Project around Yuandang Lake, marking the start of the "Qushui Shanwan" initiative 🌱 - Model: A village-enterprise co-creation with the "Most Beautiful Shanwan" action team, featuring embedded design by Soochow University to revitalize rural landscapes 🏡✨ Geographical Setting - Location: Bordered by Zhoulu Road to the west, Zhouhu Road to the north, and Zhongjiadang Lake to the south, seamlessly connected to ancient towns like Zhouzhuang with convenient transport links 🚗🌉 - Natural Scenery: Encircled by lakes and interlaced with fields, winding rivers resemble jade ribbons, while whitewashed houses with black tiles nestle among greenery, blending rice paddies and blue waters into idyllic poetry 🌾🌊 Key Attractions - Yaji Peninsula: A hidden island floating on the lake, with east-facing lakeside guest rooms and an infinity pool mirroring the sky; west-side studios and Qudang Academy await creative inspiration 🏖️📚 - Metasequoia Lodge: Inspired by towering metasequoia trees, where sunlight filters through leaves by day, and twinkling lights adorn the woods by night 🌳✨ - Boat House B&B: Unique lodgings shaped like traditional awning boats, complementing Metasequoia Lodge—daytime naps to lapping waves, nighttime slumber under stars ⛵🌙 - Wildland Academy: Three buildings fostering cross-disciplinary exchange, hosting master lectures and academic salons that spark ideas 🎤💡 - Xishi Chinese Restaurant: Designed around the village’s persimmon tree, with rustic interiors serving fresh local rice, fruits, and vegetables 🍅🍚 - Uncle Tang’s Teahouse: Fragrant Biluochun tea fills this old teahouse, where bamboo chairs and wooden tables revive villagers’ leisurely warmth 🍵👴 Featured Activities & Experiences - Agri-Cultural Tours: Explore aquaponic farms, pick organic produce; glide across lakes on painted boats, spotting egrets darting through reeds 🌿🚣♀️ - Workshops: Wildland Academy offers "New Farmer" training and eco-agriculture classes, unlocking fresh perspectives on rural development 👩🌾📖 - Leisure Retreats: Pitch colorful tents at campsites for evening bonfire movies and folk music; chase morning mist on kayaks at dawn 🏕️🎬🚣