Rest by a stretch of blue water, dwell in a traditional gatehouse, and lodge amid a legacy of culture.
Lu Xun Hometown Taimen Literary Inn (Cangqiao Straight Street Branch) in Shaoxing stands right by the west exit of Lu Xun’s Former Residence. Built as an independent riverside mansion, it is a Lu‑Xun‑themed homestay tucked into the ancient city’s fabric, a hidden Jiangnan retreat where you may stay, wander, perceive and reminisce.
Step outside, and you’re greeted by scenery; lift your eyes, and you behold the hometown charm. Seamlessly integrated with Lu Xun’s Former Residence, the inn opens straight onto the lively lanes depicted in Lu Xun’s writings. Baicao Garden and Sanwei Study are a stone’s throw away, as if Young Xun might round the corner at any moment. Black‑canopied boats drift slowly past the waterway out front, rippling the shimmering waves. Damp bluestone paths wind onward, white walls and black tiles line the riverbanks, and the breeze carries Shaoxing’s unique gentleness and scholarly aura. Here you truly “live within Lu Xun’s hometown and drift into dreams amid a cultural legacy”.
The name “Literary Inn” derives from the idea of “a gathering place for scholars and a haven for refined souls”. Inheriting Shaoxing’s thousand‑year scholarly heritage, it draws literati and refined guests from all corners. Rooted in the city’s traditional gatehouse culture, the inn recreates the tranquil courtyards of old Shaoxing gatehouse households: courtyards hold years gone by, patios embrace gentle breezes, with every step revealing ancient Jiangnan grace. Open the door to hear flowing water, open the window to spot passing boats; every corner brims with the soft poetry of the water town, letting you appreciate the elegance and heritage of Shaoxing gatehouses in every small detail.
Time slows down gently here. You may wander the bluestone courtyards and ancient gatehouses in Hanfu, horse‑face skirts or cheongsams, capturing poetic moments beneath upturned eaves—every snapshot makes a stunning Jiangnan scene brimming with atmosphere. Or sit leisurely by the riverside window, watching black‑canopied boats glide by, listening to gurgling water, sipping fine tea and tasting authentic Shaoxing flavours, savouring tranquil days between mortal bustle and poetic serenity.
Admire misty Jiangnan in spring, enjoy riverside coolness in summer, behold serene ancient alleys in autumn, and savour cosy warmth indoors in winter. Whenever you come, Taimen Literary Inn delivers the most authentic Shaoxing experience: tour Lu Xun’s Former Residence, stroll along Cangqiao Straight Street, visit Shen Garden for tales of eternal love, taste rice wine and local snacks. From poetic scholarly culture to mortal street‑side life, from age‑old heritage to water‑town charm, experience Shaoxing’s tenderness and profundity all in one trip.
More than just accommodation, it is a cultural encounter across time and space; more than just a homestay, it is a poetic haven for the soul. Come to Shaoxing for an appointment with scholarly Jiangnan. Stay at Taimen Literary Inn, and turn the Jiangnan depicted by Lu Xun, the time drifted by black‑canopied boats, into precious memories solely yours. Embrace the comfort and beauty of “savouring mortal hustle gently, observing worldly days leisurely”.