Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai Staycation | A Pet-Friendly Hidden Luxury Retreat!

"Finding true joy in landscapes, embracing the vastness beyond the skies." Step into the "Dongshan" of the idiom "Dongshan Rises Again" Where Xie An of the Eastern Jin Dynasty once lived in seclusion Bring your furry friend to explore this hidden paradise in Shaoxing Xie Lingyun's "Ode to Mountain Dwelling" comes to life! A heavenly life is just like this🍃 This time, I stayed at the Dongshan Grand View Hotel by Dongshan Lake in Shangyu, Shaoxing The Qiqing Courtyard Room comes with a private open-air garden Zen-inspired design with sophisticated aesthetics Pet-friendly amenities are truly thoughtful💕 The room even includes adorable pet bowls and a cozy dog bed~ My furry buddy started frolicking the moment we stepped in! The hotel sits right by Dongshan Lake, featuring a sprawling lawn🌲 Pavilions, towers, flowers, and greenery are everywhere Stroll along the lakeshore to discover exclusive scenery🎋 You can also take a painted boat ride across the lake, immersing in timeless poetic elegance Enchanted by the serene views of mountains and water🍃 The hotel also offers Hanfu photo shoots and travel photography Dressed in traditional attire, it feels like stepping into a Jiangnan ink painting Hidden on B1 is a Yue Kiln Celadon Museum Admire the misty blue hues unique to Jiangnan The hotel’s restaurants are equally distinctive, with a lavish breakfast spread Local delicacies and international cuisine are all available The "Shan" Restaurant serves exquisite dishes—each bite reveals the freshness of the ingredients. The steamed free-range chicken is tender, while the grouper and beef delight the palate~ As my furry friend’s paw prints grace the lakeside moss Both the landscape and I become poetry🎋