Ye·Small Garden Dongjiang Academy
Tucked away just next to the entrance to the Misty Little Dongjiang, there's a house like no other.
In 2019, the owner, Old Gu, returned to his hometown from Guangdong to start a guesthouse. He bought this villa by the river. A man who treasures books above almost anything else, on moving day, he transported his entire study from Guangdong—over three thousand private volumes, taking several carloads.
In the living room, he built a six-meter-high bookshelf that stretches all the way to the ceiling. Sunlight pours in through the glass windows, falling perfectly onto the spines of the books. Guesthouses with a library theme like this are rare in China. You could call it a guesthouse, but it feels more like a reading room built by a book lover, using a lifetime's savings, for himself and for those passing through.
There are twelve rooms, each with its own character. Some have a small balcony where you can push open the window and gaze out at the Little Dongjiang River. Others are quiet and introverted, perfect for curling up with a book alone. The design doesn't chase luxury; it simply wants every room to have its own little temperament.
You won't find all sorts of trendy, gimmicky items here. What you will find are books Old Gu has collected from everywhere, and an atmosphere that whispers, "This is the life I wanted."
If you love books too, or if you're just looking for a quiet place to be—feel free to come and sit awhile. Steep a pot of tea, flip through a book, watch the river flow.
The good life should be just like this.
"Facilities: Complete
Sanitation: Clean
Environment: First-class
Service: Enthusiastic
In the wild courtyard next to Dongjiang River, the decoration is very unique and book-themed.
Each room is named after a book. This time I stayed in Secret Garden and my bestie. My bestie is very unique and Secret Garden is very convenient on the first floor.
The boss is generous, enthusiastic and cheerful. I stayed very comfortably these two days. I ate well, drank well and was in a good mood! Five-star recommendation"