Shaoxing Dayu Kaitak Guantang Hotel | A Village, A Hotel; A Waterway, A Jiangnan

✅When it comes to Shaoxing, one cannot overlook the Kuaiji Mountain immortalized in poetry for millennia, where countless literati have left behind timeless masterpieces. This time, I discovered a hidden paradise at the foot of this legendary mountain—the Shaoxing Dayu Kaitak Guantang Hotel🏨, nestled in the ancestral lands of the Si clan, descendants of the Great Yu. ✅As one of the flagship resorts under the Kaitak Hotels & Resorts group, Dayu Kaitak Guantang embodies the charm of a traditional Jiangnan water village, blending cultural heritage, historical allure, and the serene beauty of waterways. ✅The hotel comprises Phase I and Phase II. We stayed in Phase II's "Courtyard Villas," where rooms fuse modern design with neo-Chinese architectural artistry, offering both elegance and contemporary comforts. For those drawn to Ming-Qing era architecture, Phase I features authentic wooden and brick structures for an immersive experience. ✅Dining options cater to all tastes. Breakfast is served at "Ruo Ye Hall," featuring a buffet of local Shaoxing specialties with live cooking stations, plus weekend dinner buffets. For dinner, "Yu Family Courtyard" (book via Dianping for value deals) specializes in regional dishes, with Kuaiji Mountain views and rustic Jiangnan-style seating. ✅Activities abound here. At the "Handicraft Pavilion," try hairpin-making, painting, plant printing, or kite-decorating. The "Fun Camping Base" welcomes furry friends, while "Yu Wang Bridge Pier" offers traditional Wupeng boat tours. ✅Must-visit spots: 1️⃣Ancient Opera Stage, Yu Descendants Hall, and Deyue Pavilion's kites 2️⃣"Pingcheng Street's" Yuezhou Academy and the inflatable floral installation opposite the opera stage 3️⃣The calligraphy wall facing the covered corridor (photo essential!) ✅Additionally, Kuaiji Tower's 1st floor houses a heated pool and multifunctional lounge—a fully equipped, tranquil wellness retreat. ✅Shaoxing Dayu Kaitak Guantang seamlessly merges ancient village aesthetics with modern hospitality. Here, guests lose themselves in the rhythm of drifting clouds and lapping waters, leaving worldly noise behind to dream within this lakeside haven.