Shanghai Rongju Shagang Homestay

I just returned from Rongju, and my heart is still lingering in that tranquil waterside village. It's no exaggeration to say this is one of the most delightful B&B experiences I've had in recent years, earning a five-star rating! 1. The B&B's design captures the essence of the Jiangnan water towns, with white walls and black tiles, flowing bridges, and exquisite courtyards – every step offers a breathtaking view. Whether it's the tranquility of the morning mist or the laziness of the afternoon sun, it's as beautiful as a painting. 2. Ingenious Design, Quality Accommodation: The rooms are stylishly appointed, perfectly blending the comfort and practicality of a modern loft with classic charm. The bedding is soft and comfortable, the bathrooms are high-end and clean, and the details (such as the tea set, aromatherapy diffuser, and welcome fruit) reflect the owner's attentiveness and pursuit of quality. The excellent soundproofing ensures a wonderful sleep. 3. A home-like, warm service: The service of Bobo's butler and the staff is the soul of Rongju! From the patient answers during booking, to the warm welcome upon check-in, to the meticulous attention throughout our stay (such as proactively inquiring about needs, offering travel recommendations, and even providing umbrellas on rainy days), we felt incredibly warm and attentive. Their smiles were genuine, and their service was professional and precise, truly making us feel at home. 4. Cultural Atmosphere and Unique Experience: This B&B is more than just a place to stay; it's a cultural space. The elegantly decorated common areas, interspersed with books and artwork, and the subtle background music of Jiangnan string music create a rich cultural atmosphere. Participating in the B&B's special activities (such as tea ceremonies and handicrafts) allows you to deeply experience the local charm. 5. Delicious Dining with Potential: I was very impressed with both breakfast and dinner at the B&B's restaurant. The ingredients were fresh, the flavors were refreshing, and I could tell the chef was diligently presenting the Jiangnan flavors and local characteristics. The seasonal vegetables I tried were particularly delicious. Sincere Constructive Suggestions (Regarding the Restaurant Menu and Supply Chain): As a guest who deeply loves "Rong Ju" and hopes it continues to improve, I would like to offer two optimization suggestions for the restaurant's operations based on my observations and expectations, building on the hotel's excellent reviews. The core is to "focus on the local area and simplify and improve efficiency." 1. Menu Streamlining and Focus:* Current Situation: The dinner menu may be a bit long, covering a wide range of culinary styles (e.g., a fusion of local, Cantonese, and Sichuan and Hunan elements). While a wide selection may seem advantageous, for a boutique B&B's small kitchen, it can be a distraction, affecting the ultimate consistency of production and the freshness of ingredients. Suggestions: Deep Streamlining: Significantly reduce the number of menu items, focusing on 10-15 core dishes. Eliminate dishes that are complex to prepare, have low order rates, or are not closely aligned with the B&B's "Jiangnan Water Village/Local Flavor" positioning. Strengthen the "Local" label: The core menu should be Focus on seasonal ingredients from Qingpu and its surrounding areas. Clearly promote the concepts of "Water Village Seasonal" and "Qingpu Flavor." For example, clearly label "Stir-fried Seasonal Vegetables" as "Stir-fried Qingpu Local Chicken Feather Cabbage/Wild Rice Shoots/Tat-ke Vegetables." Introduce "Chef's Recommendations/Today's Fresh Picks": Daily, based on the freshest local ingredients arriving, offer 1-3 "Limited Today" dishes to enhance freshness and anticipation, while also flexibly consuming seasonal ingredients. Introduce Set Meal Options: Design 2-3 exquisite set meals at different price points (such as "Water Village Flavors" and "Seasonal Tasting")**, including an appetizer, main course (optional), seasonal vegetables, soup, and a main course/snack. This significantly simplifies the ordering process, kitchen preparation, and cost control, while ensuring nutritional balance and a satisfying experience. Set meals should be the primary offering. 2. Supply Chain Optimization - Deepen local roots and establish the "shortest chain": Current Status: Ingredients are fresh, but the perception of "localization" and "storytelling" could be stronger. Supply chain efficiency is key to maintaining a streamlined menu and exceptional freshness. Recommendations * Build a solid local direct sourcing network:** * Vegetables/Eggs:** Actively establish long-term direct supply partnerships with reputable ecological farms and cooperatives in Qingpu (especially in areas surrounding Zhujiajiao, Jinze, and Liantang). Identify a few core suppliers to ensure daily morning delivery of the freshest seasonal leafy vegetables, fruits, root vegetables, and free-range eggs. Guests can even be invited (by appointment in advance) to visit the partner farms to enhance the experience and build trust. * Aquatic Products:** Leverage Qingpu's extensive water network. Partner with high-quality aquaculture farmers in Dianshan Lake or elsewhere to supply live fish and shrimp (such as whitewater fish and river shrimp). Ensure that "lake fresh" is a key feature of the menu and a core competitive advantage. * Meat:** Prioritize well-known brands/small, boutique farms in Shanghai or southern Jiangsu. Reduce reliance on distant production areas, shorten transportation time, and ensure meat quality and traceability. Explore local specialties such as "Liantang Wild Rice White Duck" (where feasible). Specialty Ingredients: Identify and regularly source Qingpu's local specialty agricultural products, such as Liantang Wild Rice White, Bo Rice, Baihe Strawberries (seasonal), and local mushrooms, and incorporate them into menu design and storytelling. "Field to Table" Storytelling: Clearly indicate the origin of key ingredients (down to the town/village/farm name) on menus, table signs, and even guestroom brochures. For example, "Steamed Dianshan Lake Whitewater Fish - Harvested every morning from Fisherman Zhang in Village XX." Servers are trained to briefly explain the origins and characteristics of ingredients to interested guests. This significantly enhances a sense of value and trust and is part of the unique "Rongju" experience. Efficient Inventory Management: Streamlining menus and focusing on local, seasonal ingredients naturally helps reduce inventory pressure and waste. By combining daily reservations with "Today's Fresh Pick," we can implement more precise purchasing plans and preparation, striving for "Daily Freshness."

During the Chinese New Year, my family went out and carefully selected this homestay. As expected, we were not disappointed. The staff are all enthusiastic young people. We rode bicycles around the countryside and left the hustle and bustle of the city. Although there are not green farmlands everywhere, there are endless beautiful scenery. The room is also very clean. When the floor heating is turned on, the whole room is warm. The farmhouse dishes are also clean and delicious. They are also very pet-friendly. I will go there again if I have the chance.

民宿離市區六七十公里 有點遠，需要自駕前往，管家很熱情周到，房間可入住4人，很適合二胎家庭或者攜父母一同入住，公共區域也可以和家人們一起聊天喝茶，氛圍很好。

這次旅行入住的容居民宿簡直是寶藏！從踏入小院的那一刻，就被滿院綠植吸引，彷彿走進了田園詩畫般的慢生活。 民宿老闆超熱情，像老友般迎上來幫忙提行李，還端出自製的酸梅湯解暑。房間充滿文藝氣息，精緻傢俱搭配暖黃小夜燈，床上用品乾淨又有淡淡的陽光味道，窗户正對稻田，清晨拉開窗簾，滿眼綠意伴着鳥鳴，整個人都被治癒了。 如果你也想逃離城市喧囂，這裏絕對是不二之選，已經開始期待下一次入住啦！

小而精緻，服務挺好 ，衞生也挺好，滿意！就是早餐有點過於簡單，衹有小米粥和幾個蒸點，沒有小餛飩 餃子 水果… 還好 前台咖啡蠻好喝

這個地方適合全家休閑度假，可以遠離城市的喧囂，很安逸的感覺，而且寵物友好，推薦