How long has it been since you traveled with your family?

It seems that the older you grow up, the fewer opportunities you have to travel with your family. For many people, traveling with family is often the most difficult of all travel relationships. I believe everyone has had the experience of traveling with their families and finding it difficult to please. Despite their original intention to fulfill their filial piety, due to generation gap conflicts, they have become extremely hardworking and even parted ways unhappily. Since I started working, I have become accustomed to taking my family on trips every year, from Europe to the Jiangnan region, where I have accumulated some small experiences. I really want to share with you this time how to take your family on a perfect trip.

Actually, it's not that difficult to make your elders play well. Just stand in their shoes, listen to their thoughts, and find common interests. For example, my mother was born in a water town in Jiangnan, and she has no resistance to the scenery of small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and towers. We all enjoy slow paced leisure travel, bubble hotels, and strolling through ancient streets... This time, I took them to Jiaxing, a water town with a long history of 2600 years and stunning natural scenery, to slow down and embark on a relaxing weekend trip.

In the happiness index of every trip, accommodation often occupies a very important place, especially when traveling with elders. After careful selection, I finally chose the newly opened one Jiaxing Fupeng Sheraton Hotel . Sheraton, which opened less than two months ago, has become a new landmark building in Jiaxing.

The design style of the hotel perfectly combines Eastern and Western cultures. The designer takes inspiration from the Jiaxing mountains and waters as the spatial design, and the indoor lighting is well arranged. The grille above makes the space appear unobstructed, forming a distant and elusive atmosphere. Entering the exquisite and elegant lobby of the hotel feels like traveling between the beautiful lakes and mountains of Jiaxing. The fresh and natural spatial experience has elevated my first impression of the hotel.

Raising your head, your attention will be drawn to the exquisite hanging decorations that symbolize the abundance of Jiaxing fish and rice. A group of fish leaped on the water surface, and this metal pendant full of design sense appeared simple yet elegant.

The hotel lobby is spacious and orderly divided into different areas, making it convenient for guests to fully utilize the public space to relax, socialize, and handle work alone.

The warm yellow lighting makes the entire space appear very warm, and the pure color brings a stunning visual enjoyment.

On the table, there was also my latest favorite magazine, Lonely Planet, as well as the newspaper of the day. Everything around me made me feel like I was at home.

The front desk is the storefront of the entire hotel. Walking towards the front desk, the little sister who received me was sweet, generous, and elegant. The entire process of checking in was orderly, meticulous, and considerate, surprisingly efficient. In just two or three minutes, all the procedures were completed.

Stay in a river view room and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the canal

Arriving at the guest room, taking off the tiredness of the journey and looking around the simple and elegant room, using the words "bright and clean windows, elegant and comfortable, and at home" to describe Sheraton is perfect.

Exquisite furniture and high-end comfortable bedding add a touch of peace of mind and comfort to the previously unfamiliar travel environment.

The guest room pays attention to every detail of decoration, with a set of decorative paintings hanging on the wall, full of artistic atmosphere.

I am staying in a river view room where I can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Grand Canal up close. How can hotels in the water towns of Jiangnan lack top-quality tea sets. Only when tea, utensils, and food are suitable can they complement each other. In the afternoon, the warm sunshine shone through the floor to ceiling glass window, and I brewed a pot of fresh fragrant tea. After tasting it carefully, the taste was extremely beautiful.

When taking elders out, one should consider their physical strength and avoid tight schedules. For example, drinking tea and chatting, taking a nap when tired, and taking a trip until they wake up naturally. In my mother's words, this is the real vacation

The restroom in the room is very spacious, with dual washbenches and dual bathrooms (one shower and one bathtub), so there is no need to give up and go, worrying about who will wash first and who will take the shower first.

Exquisite afternoon tea in the lobby bar, enjoying a slow afternoon time alone

After waking up from a nap, enjoying the warmth brought by delicious food on a cozy and comfortable afternoon, no girl can resist the temptation of desserts. Regardless of age, this is another small trick that I used to handle my elders on this trip.

The lobby bar on the first floor of the hotel provides a sumptuous afternoon tea, and I had already booked it before coming.

In the afternoon tea set menu, drinks can be freely chosen, whether it's coffee or tea, there are many types to choose from. Mom stared at the iPad ordering for a long time and hesitated, secretly telling me that she wanted to order each one haha.

Sharing the rich aroma of a cup of coffee and a pot of good tea with family, accompanied by a variety of exquisite sweet and salty snacks, brings happiness to the air. I strongly recommend peach flavored black tea and comprehensive wild plum black tea. The fruity aroma of the tea is really tempting, and my mother should savor it carefully before each sip.

Gym muscle abuse, sweating becomes a pleasure

When it comes to delicious food, let go of your stomach to eat, but after sin, you can't help but go to the gym and sweat profusely.

The hotel gym is equipped with newly imported professional fitness facilities: treadmills, spacewalks, mountaineering machines, various dumbbells... It can be said that there is a variety and everything is complete.

My favorite is the large french window on the opposite side of the gym. When the sun is slightly drunk in the evening, a piece of autumn light shines from the transparent french window. In such an environment, sweating becomes a pleasure.

In addition to the gym, the hotel also has the most distinctive 25 meter standard outdoor river view swimming pool. Unfortunately, in November, the weather is chilly and the outdoor swimming pool is temporarily closed to the public. Friends who want to swim and charge will have to wait until June next year

Although I can't swim a few laps in the pool, it doesn't affect me taking a stinky photo by the edge of such a girlish pool, hehe.

Experience high-end exclusive privileges in the executive lounge

After exercising, I took my family to the Executive Lounge on the 17th floor for a rest. Guests staying on the 18th and 20th floors can enjoy the happy time at the Executive Lounge anytime, including unlimited supply of fruits, desserts, coffee and tea drinks. Don't miss out on this hidden little benefit.

The executive lounge is definitely an ideal place for both privacy and spaciousness within the hotel. It's incredibly comfortable to relax here for a while.

Self service feast, achieving freedom for hairy crabs for 198 yuan

When it comes to dining, many buffets in my impression are full of criticism, with crowded environments and rough food. But in Jiaxing Fupeng Sheraton, the opposite is true. The hotel's Yike Le all day restaurant provides limited reservation buffet dinner, ensuring a dining experience for every diner. When we were resting at the executive lounge in the afternoon, we happened to encounter a guest who wanted to make a last-minute reservation for a buffet dinner, but was informed by the service staff that it was already fully booked tonight and we no longer accept reservations, which was very commendable.

The environment of Yike Le's all day restaurant is simple and lively. In the evening, the hotel also invited pop singers to sing here, where they can taste delicious food and enjoy a music feast, which is extremely comfortable.

In the buffet dinner, there were all kinds of dishes available, and the dazzling array of delicious food captured my taste buds. I felt like the afternoon fitness was once again in vain.

Seeing the sea food feast in front of me: plump Alaskan king crab legs, tender and plump skinned shrimp, jade snails, slipper lobsters... I was so greedy that I swallowed my saliva.

What should be particularly pleasing is the hotel's signature Hangpai Drunken Crab and Drunken Crayfish. Now, it is the season when hairy crabs are the fattest in autumn. Coming to Jiaxing Fupeng Sheraton, they have unexpectedly achieved "hairy crab freedom". Happiness has come so suddenly.

In addition to drunk crabs, there are also steamed hairy crabs, each sturdy and full of crab paste, which are also available in unlimited quantities

The unique open kitchen also allows for on-site cooking of grilled oysters, grilled silver cod, grilled pomfret and yellow croaker, grilled steak and lamb chops, stir fried seafood and other hard dishes.

Abundant stir fried dishes, fresh sushi, exquisite desserts, fruit drinks, Haagen Dazs ice cream... everything is there, and it feels like local delicacies from all over the world are gathered together.

Even though I have stayed in luxury hotels quite a few times, this buffet dinner has successfully refreshed my expectations for hotel buffets. Grandma also asked me quietly with a slightly distressed voice: How much did this meal cost? Is it too expensive!
When I told her that there was only 198 people, she still didn't believe me and thought I was lying to her. It wasn't until I took her to verify with the waiter that she truly believed it, and throughout the entire dinner, she kept exclaiming, "It's really worth it!"!

Okay, the three of us women were completely defeated by this buffet dinner. What about weight loss? We've already been thrown out of the air. Let's talk about it tomorrow. Let's eat first as a gesture of respect! ha-ha!

After dinner, I went to the swimming pool outside the restaurant to digest my food. The bright blue pool water and the decorative lights lit by stars added a romantic touch to the pool at night, even more than during the day

The dazzling lights illuminate the city of Jiaxing, blending the prosperity of high-rise buildings with the tranquility of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, without appearing abrupt, but rather inexplicably harmonious. The gentle breeze blew, as if carrying energy that could heal troubles, calming all the restless thoughts in our city life.

Although swimming is not allowed, the hotel has specially prepared a heated massage pool for guests who need to relax. Grandma is completely enjoying it and refuses to call her back to her room, not to mention how much she enjoys it.

Yuehe Ancient Street, where there is leisure in bustling areas

The hotel is located in a very advantageous geographical location, where you don't have to worry about boredom. It's only a 10 minute drive and you can reach the Nanhu Scenic Area and Yuehe Old Street.

Among them, Yuehe is a tributary of the Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal, named after its "water bends and embraces the city like the moon". The small river, ancient bridges, narrow alleys, old houses, and corridors here restore a strong water town and ancient city atmosphere, which is simply a mother's favorite. How can we miss it.

As early as the Ming and Qing dynasties, bustling street markets had already formed in the Yuehe area. Over 1700 years later, to this day, the ancient street style is still well preserved.

Strolling through the historical district of Yuehe, questioning the mottled stone roads, and considering the ancient architecture, the millennium canal seems to stretch out like a painting.

Within the scenic area, there are six major attractions: Jiangxi Guild Hall, Jinyu Courtyard, Dachang Pawnshop, Jiahe Shuiyi, Gaogongsheng Sauce Garden, and Caishen Hall.

Numerous century old brands reflect the prosperity of the old Jiaxing "Jiangnan City", with not only snacks, restaurants, various coffee shops, but also a bar street.

Green bricks and brown tiles are strewn at random, which is antique. The aura of water and the thickness of the old house are perfectly combined here.

The small rivers and bridges crisscross, and the winding streets and alleys highlight the graceful temperament of the Jiangnan water town. The rippling blue waves, the weeping willows gently caressing the water surface, boating on the water, all visible are blue tiles and bricks.

Walking on the bustling yet simple streets, the small river and ancient bridge are accompanied by the clamor of sales, as if the old canal was bustling with lights on both sides, official boats and merchant boats shuttling endlessly, and a bustling scene reappears.

The scene of rubbing shoulders one after another and crowds of people moving is common in Yuehe Street. Here, you can enjoy the scenery of Jiangnan, bustling streets, and warm hearts together.

Yuehe Ancient Street is open and popular with local uncles and aunts, and no admission fees are charged.

The ancient streets and deep alleys are full of twists and turns, and time sways gently and lightly. We leisurely and peacefully pass by the crowd, feeling the unique tranquility of this bustling city center.

There is also a flower and bird market here, hidden between the old house and the ancient river. There are flowers, birds, fish, cats, dogs, turtles, and everything.

The flower shops are all very beautiful, and the old houses on the ancient street facing the river are filled with various flowers, which are very unique.

Compared to the shops in urban shopping malls, the flower market here is more dynamic and full of vitality.

Yuehe Ancient Street is located on the canal, in the center of the city, but it has an old street style and charm. Here, we feel as if we are in the most bustling place of Jiangnan, exploring the old style of Jiangnan city while experiencing the prosperity of century old brands, full of imagination for living space.

In bustling areas, there is leisure. Compared to Xitang and Nanxun, Yuehe Ancient Street is not inferior, but rather has a surprise of being a niche and secluded place.

Yike Le All Day Restaurant, Warm and Healing Heart and Stomach

After strolling through the Yuehe Ancient Street, we took a taxi back to our hotel for lunch. The familiar Yike Le all day restaurant is still open 24/7, from breakfast buffet in the morning to midnight, and dinner buffet in the evening.

The lunch menu selection is still very rich, combining Chinese and Western cuisine, which can not only satisfy my mother and I's pursuit of Western cuisine, but also perfectly satisfy my grandmother's Chinese stomach.

Cream mushroom soup and main course beef ribs are more recommended for Western cuisine.

The Chinese style Beef chow fun is also very delicious, and the beef is very tender.

Chinese snacks, I prefer specialty fried dumplings. There are six in one serving, with full filling and a rich taste.

The lobster slices are crispy and delicious. They taste great with the special sweet chili sauce.

The several desserts in the restaurant are stunning in terms of plate arrangement, shape, and taste: Napoleon, Tiramisu, and Yangzhi Ganlu, each of which is classic and has its own unique flavor.

When I was a child, I often hoped that my parents could take me on a trip, holding their hands tightly on the road and afraid of getting lost.

Years later, our roles have changed.

My mother jokingly said to me, "Now that I'm going out with you, my IQ is zero.".
In fact, it is nothing more than the Internet lifestyle we are used to, which is still strange to our parents. When we continue to grow up and learn to become the vibrant vitality of the times, they may seem a bit "unable to keep up with the trend".

So, when we are busy with work, we should still not forget to record the little moments of life, choose the most beautiful season, take family trips, take some photos, create sweet memories, and make life full of ceremony. Occasionally flipping through the mountains and rivers that a family has walked, accompanying them to old age, and gaining new insights into each other in each novel journey, which is something that staying at home cannot achieve.
Eating and accommodation are not the most expensive, but the most important thing is to be suitable for elders. Take your family on a trip and come to Jiaxing Fupeng Sheraton. Slow down and enjoy an exquisite slow life!