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10 Staycation Getaways Near Shanghai

ShanghaiWOWeng 2018-11-29

Fast-paced Shanghai is thrilling and exciting, but a weekend getaway is needed once in a while. Breathe in some fresh air, listen to birds chirping in the trees, see the sunrise and sunset from another angle, indulge, and rejuvenate your spirit. Shanghai WOW! knows the importance of all that, so here are 10 of the best staycation getaways, all conveniently within a few hours drive from Shanghai. Time to pack a change of clothes and set off this very weekend!



Naked Stables Reserve

Address: 37, Shangxiazhuang Village, Deqing County, Suzhou
Price reference: Cottage RMB 2,000-3,000, Villa RMB 4,500-12,000

Grant Horsfield, founder of the Naked Stables Reserve, rented an empty farmhouse to the west of Shanghai in 2005, and turned it into the famous holiday resort we know today. Their Treetop Villas and Earth Huts have welcomed many a guest seeking the quiet tranquility of Moganshan.


The Naked Stables Reserve practices the less oil, no MSG approach to cooking. The food that they serve is wholesome, healthy and completely natural; the ingredients are either picked from their own vegetable farm, or bought directly from other farms. The resort also has a small tea plantation, where they encourage guests to come in and try handpicking and brewing the tea leaves themselves.


Huanxiu Resort & SPA Hotel / Huanxiu Xiaozhu Yangsheng Resort

Address: Wangshan Road, Wuzhong District, Suzhou (in Wangshan Biopark)
Price reference: RMB 840 /weekday night, RMB 1160 /weekend night, inclusive of breakfast and hot springs. Golf is included on weekdays.


Huanxiu Resort is one of the eight scenic attractions in Wangshan. Walking along the golf course, past a little entrance at the foot of the valley, you will reach their main doors and be welcomed by the subtle, fragrant scent of lavender that decorates their lobby in abundance. Little pictures made out of dried plants and flowers hang on the walls of their guest rooms and hot springs, both elegant and natural. Chinese-styled architecture and wood elements bring a relaxed, rural flavor to the place.


Lakeview Park

Address: Qianlong Mountain scenic area, Suzhou
Price reference:

2 bedrooms 1 living room; RMB 1,580 /weekday night, RMB 1,780 /weekend night
3 bedrooms 1 living room; RMB 2,380 /weekday night, RMB 2690 /weekend night
*Inclusive of breakfast, private bathroom, complimentary entrance tickets valued at RMB 80 /person (ideal for at least 2 families, if your party consists of 12 people, then you need only book 2 villas)


On the banks of Taihu lies Qionglong Mountain, said to be the home of the Monkey King, Sun Wukong. Now, it is also the location of Lakeview Park Hotel, situated some 250m above sea level. The hotel's 11 villas are scattered around the forest between the two mountain peaks, all facing the Taihu lake. Quiet, peaceful and charming, this resort is sure to renew your enthusiasm towards life and living.


Hentique Resort & Spa

Address: 88 Dongyuan Road, Tianmu Lake Holiday Resort, Liyang
Price reference: RMB700 /weekday night, RMB 1300 /weekend night, not inclusive of Hot Springs or breakfast


Located on a pretty, timeless island, Hentique Resort & Spa offers a variety of activities including hot springs, barbeque, wine tasting and many others. The management advocates pure rest and relaxation; so guests, kick back and allow them to pamper and spoil you to your hearts’ content.



West Lake Reclusive Life Hangzhou

Address: 68, 69 Shangmanjuelong, Xihu District, Hangzhou
Price reference: From RMB 500


Located in the heart of Hangzhou, the peaceful, quiet atmosphere of the hotel belies West Lake Reclusive Life Hangzhou’s central location. They can be found right beside Tianzhu Temple, and is decorated in noble, traditional Chinese décor. The blue and white porcelain vases so synonymous with Chinese culture are a large part of the retreat's theme; its owner sourced them from many different parts of China. Famous Taiwanese author Jiubadao is said to have fallen in love with the hotel's study - with large windows and comfortable furniture pieces, you can sit there with a book and watch the seasons change, from romantic spring to cold, harsh winter.



Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort & Spa

Address: 188 Dongqian Lake Dayan Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo
Price reference: From RMB 1400


If you plan a stay in Park Hyatt Ningbo Resort & Spa, you are sure to be treated to the romantic story of Fan Li and Xi Shi. Two thousand five hundred years ago, a proud and mighty general willingly sacrificed his status and power for the love of Xi Shi and the quiet beauty of Huguang Mountain. And it is hard not to see why he did so - the region is serene and tranquil, with beautiful mountains and lakes dotting the landscape.



Amanfayun

Address: 22 Fayun, West Lake Street, West Lake Scenic Area, Hangzhou
Price reference: From RMB 3800


A thousand years ago, an Indian monk saw the lush beauty that surrounds the city of Hangzhou and declared that this must be where all the fairies hid and built a temple in honor of them. Fast forward a thousand years and this area still retains that beautiful, mysterious aura that so captivated the Indian monk. Amanfayun lies right next to the temples; they offer hot spring sessions and spa treatments that are incorporated with traditional Chinese herbs and medicine. A trip here is guaranteed to rejuvenate both the mind and body, and have you returning to Shanghai feeling fresh, relaxed and ready to tackle all the challenges thrown at you.


Narada Resort & Spa Liangzhu

Address: Liangzhu Cultural Village, Yuhang District, Hangzhou
Price reference: Around RMB 700


Narada Resort & Spa Liangzhu is located in the beautiful, serene Liangzhu Cultural Village, so reputed as being the prettiest village in all of Hangzhou. Grab a fishing pole, throw in a change of clothes and make your way there this weekend, you won't regret it.



Qing Jing Yuan She

Address: Zhennan Road, Moganshan, Deqing County, Huzhou
Price Reference: From RMB 890


Sitting on a mountainside, hidden behind a little rural school, is Qing Jing Yuan She, who aims to provide the idyllic, worry-free countryside life to their guests. Surrounded by fresh air, leafy greenery and a wide expanse of sky and land, this is the perfect place to kick back and relax. If one keeps perfectly still, one can almost hear the laughter and cheer of villagers from the past, working in the bamboo-weaving factories and tea plantations.


Coast Resort Suzhou

Address: 5888 Taihu Avenue, Wuzhong Quhuan, Suzhou
Price reference: RMB 718


Coast Resort Suzhou is located in the beautiful Taihu scenic area, adjacent to the Taihu lake. It stretches 3.2km along a private coastline and is the only place with streams, islands and lakes all in one area. Here, you can stroll along the banks of Taihu and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer up close and personal.

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