Bustling Jinling, step into the secluded hotel in Nanjing's Laomendong
In the bustling city of Nanjing, a thousand-year-old city, there hides a place like a secluded paradise, which is the Nanjing Laomendong Huajiantang·Zhuque Li. Like a tranquil pearl, it exudes a subtle ancient charm, waiting for those travelers who long for slow time and pursue a quality life.
The ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, with a thousand years of glory, there will be no other city from now on that can handle power and tenderness so appropriately. A bit more would be too enchanting, a bit less too cold. Today's Nanjing retains the grandeur and gentleness of the past, with dragon-like mountains and tiger-like rivers, as well as the lush greenery of great rivers and lakes, offering different beautiful scenes in all four seasons.
The name 'Zhuque' comes from the ancient poem 'Shengsong and rich wine fill Zhuque, rare books and treasures fill the black clothes,' flowing out from every brick, tile, bridge, and well, leading travelers to slow down and explore the life of the south of the city in the past. The hotel retains the original appearance of the ancient house courtyard, using the wooden architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, casually stepping in as if unintentionally breaking into the time a hundred years ago, with a sense of 'how deep is the courtyard'.
Stepping into the lobby, the simple Ming and Qing roof tiles, the doorposts and beams of the old house, the Chinese eaves... make one feel as if in a different era; passing through the lobby, there is a high-pitched attic, which is the Sanguan Hall bestowed by the Yongle Emperor 600 years ago, now restored as a corner of ancient charm and a new resting place.
In terms of design, the guest rooms continue the Chinese elegance and tranquility, with a clean and bright oriental layout, ample lighting to offset the gloom of the old house, and traditional simple doors and windows, screens that still retain the taste of ancient charm. In the morning, wake up in a room with Nanjing's elegant objects, starting a day of contented life.
Stepping out of the hotel, the scenery of Laomendong will surely make you linger, with ancient streets, charming snacks, and antique shops hidden in the alleys, fully enjoying the passage of time.
Strolling on the stone streets, feeling the wonderful scenery of Nanjing's history and modernity blending together, Qinhuai River, Confucius Temple, Zhan Garden, and White Egret Island will definitely add luster to this journey.