Shanghai, as the most economically developed city in China, has always been a battleground for various hotel brands. Whether it is the various tide brands on both sides of the Huangpu River or the luxury brands in the suburbs of Shanghai, hotel owners from all over the country and even around the world are always attracted to check in.

Today, Meizhanjun took a different perspective and explored Anlu, a luxury brand resort hotel on the outskirts of Shanghai, to experience the private vacation atmosphere.

Anlu, as a top-level traditional Chinese hotel brand, has only three in China today. However, each hotel has chosen a unique place to escape the world, only creating a place for guests to be pure and spiritual and fascinating.

Anlu, located in the 1700-year-old Zhujiajiao Ancient Town in Shanghai, is the first resort hotel opened by the Anlu brand in China. Before its opening, it was once something that countless hotel owners yearned for, but now it still gives people a different feeling and great shock.

Here, you can not only enjoy the facilities and services of top Chinese-style hotels, but also stroll around the century-old "Five Phoenix Tower" of the Hui School of the Ming Dynasty at night to witness with your own eyes the inheritance and continuation of traditional Chinese culture and craftsmen.

Zhujiajiao Anlu Hotel starts from Zhuxi Road in the west and Zhuhu Road in the east, Kezhiyuan Road in the south, and Yuejin River in the north. Once you walk in, you have a completely unique realm, combining traditional space with modernity, with a unique ingenuity.

The Jiangnan water towns have been filled with petty bourgeoisie feelings since ancient times, while the ancient villages in southern Anhui are more mysterious. Anlu combined the two to create a magnificent new Chinese-style compound.

Anlu Hotel is centered on the 600-year-old Wufeng Building, the "No. 1 Official Hall in Jiangnan" in the Ming Dynasty and the stage in the late Qing Dynasty. It has 35 townhouse-style rooms, a Chinese restaurant, a library, a Tai Chi Hall, a Chinese medicine workshop, a spa and conference activities. It is surrounded by facilities, forming a small pure land of retreat.

An Lu's first impression

When the car drove past the hotel entrance, it was only found that the simple brick walls and wooden fences completely isolated the hotel area from the noisy roads. The entrance was extremely low-key, with only an inconspicuous dark AHN LUH sign guiding it. The staff at the door asked if they were a guest at the hotel. After a brief exchange, they drove in. Hidden in the city, this is the first impression the hotel gives.

Designed by Malaysian architect and interior designer Feng Zhijun and Australia lighting design team The Flaming Beacon, this ancient building is not only spectacular and majestic during the day, but also exudes charming charm at night.

Encounter Wufeng Tower hundreds of years ago

Walking through the gate, the first to arrive was Wufeng Tower. During the hotel visit, the staff enthusiastically introduced the source and construction process of Wufeng Tower. Wufeng Tower, known as the "No. 1 Official Hall in Jiangnan" in the ancient Huizhou School of the Ming Dynasty, is named "Dafu Di" and is the core of the Zhujiajiao Anlu architectural complex. It is a metaphor for the distinguished status of guests and the experience of officials.

It turns out that the outline of the roof is not a straight line, but a curve that spreads out like bird wings. The ten wing angles are like five pairs of phoenixes spreading their wings and ready to fly, so it is called Wufeng Tower in its architectural form. The Wufeng Tower in Huizhou is tall and majestic in shape, with extremely complex construction techniques and costly costs. It was extremely rare after the Song Dynasty. As the ceremonial gate of the ancestral hall, it increases the prestige of the ancestral hall and also conveys the meaning of the emergence of talents from the clan. Since ancient times, lions have always been regarded as a mythical beast that protects the good fortune and safety of their owners. Therefore, two lions, a female and a male, stand on the pillars on both sides of the door to guard the safety of their owners.

Opposing Wufeng Tower in the distance is an ancient stage built in the late Qing Dynasty. The eaves of the stage are curved and the corners are carved and painted. The front eaves is a gold pillar with a coiled dragon, and the inner roof has a dome and caisson well. Standing in front of the stage, I think about that day when my ears were filled with silk and bamboo and my sleeves were graceful. I had unknowingly traveled to ancient times.

Walking around at night, with the simple buildings and dark lights, it is a rare and wonderful experience to enjoy the rare tranquility and feel the distant atmosphere.

In the open atrium, every place is a shadow of old Huizhou, and every carved railing and painted column is lined up. From the pattern, shape, color, and material, the old master paints even the smallest details with great care.

Every beam, every pillar, and even the bluestone in the yard are old objects. The damage on the beams has not been repaired, silently telling the mark of time. Each pillar in Wufeng Tower is specially designed with lanterns that look like fishing rods. The rose red lanterns are not as vulgar as the red, nor are they as faint as the white lanterns.

Walking into the lobby of Chinese-style Huizhou

Pass through the outer patio and enter the hotel lobby. This is actually the inner patio of Wufeng Building. However, considering the functional needs of the hotel, glass has been added to the top of the patio so that the sun can naturally enter.

Comfortable sofas are placed in the lobby of Chinese-style Huizhou. If you rest and sip tea here, you can enjoy the beauty of ancient buildings and feel the comfort brought by modern life.

35 townhouse rooms

There are a total of 35 townhouses in Zhujiajiao Anlu. The room types include Yangting Pavilion, Dongli Pavilion, Tinglan Pavilion, Chiyuan Pavilion, Anlu Pavilion, etc. All room types have private courtyards. The interior design is elegant and tranquil, and natural return to purity. The design style advocates nature and low-key luxury.

Following the path in the garden, we arrived at the guest house: "Yangting Pavilion". The room covers an area of 120 square meters, has an indoor area of 65 square meters, and sits on a 55 square meter private garden.

The room adopts a layout of a bedroom and living room combined into one, and is separated by a screen in the shape of a traditional engraved window. To ensure the best comfort for guests, the room is equipped with central air conditioning.

The bedding used by Anlu is very elegant, especially the eye-catching King Size extra-large double bed. It is a brand DUX hand-selected by the Swedish royal family. It embodies advanced sleep research and technical achievements, and combines Swedish exquisite traditional craftsmanship. Super supportive mattresses and fragrant bedding allow guests to sleep peacefully until dawn.

Sitting on a comfortable sofa, reading a book, or sipping tea is also a very good experience.

Friends who like to drink tea can also make a pot of good tea in the room. Of course, non-alcoholic drinks in the minibar are also available for free.

For guests staying, the hotel will prepare seasonal fresh fruits in advance; at night, desserts and drinks will be delivered at the turndown, which is very considerate.

The bathroom areas are equipped with island bathtubs and separate showers and toilets. The two washbasins give guests more space to use, making them feel like a vacation.

The guest room accessories are Anlu's high-end customized brand BaYanKaLa. This is a hair care, bathing and skin care brand developed based on the traditional concept of Chinese herbal medicine. The unique fragrance can promote sleep. Take a bath in the bathtub at night and use the herbal bag prepared by the hotel.

This summer, the courtyard is full of greenery and beautiful. The air conditioning temperature in the room is just right, making it a cool summer.

The hotel has 4 pool villas that are rare among Magic Hotels: Chiyuan Pavilion (200 square meters). The rooms have separate bedrooms and living rooms, and an outdoor landscape pool. This feeling is very similar to a villa on the beach in Sanya. It feels like a vacation.

Enjoy classic Chinese dishes in the all-day restaurant

The all-day restaurant is also located beside the landscaped pool. The side facing the pool uses a full-surface floor-to-ceiling glass wall. It is a wonderful experience to sit in the middle of the restaurant while tasting the delicious food while enjoying the warm sunshine and beautiful gardens. The works of artist Xu Zhe are displayed with traditional Chinese wood carvings, blending modernity and tradition.

The restaurant serves classic Chinese dishes and local specialties. Not only are the main courses delicious, but the desserts and snacks are also very delicious.

Snack bar tasting Chinese and Western breakfast

Guests eat breakfast every day at the snack bar.

For breakfast, you can choose from Chinese and Western set meals. Chinese set meals include steamed dumplings, steamed buns, noodles, fried dough sticks, soy milk, porridge and side dishes.

What can you do in Anlu, Zhujiajiao?

In the scorching summer, walk into the green landscape pool under the blue sky and white clouds and play in the water. Here, you can feel the holiday atmosphere of Anlu Hotel.

Or enjoy an intimate pool party in your Chiyuange Suite.

Of course, the hotel's indoor swimming pool is also worth a visit.

There is also a Tai Chi exercise with hotel staff at Wufeng Building at 10 a.m. every day. If it is rainy, you can move it to the corridor or Tai Chi Hall.

The hotel also has Ahn Luh Spa for you, which is also very worth experiencing. Through authentic ancient Chinese recipes and techniques, it helps you relax your body in calm and comfortable, enter meditation, restore strength, and achieve a balance between your body, mind and soul.

It is also a good choice to go to the Shuxiang Pavilion in the Second Terrace Hall of Wufeng Building to read books. The decoration here is antique, with open wooden windows, like a daughter's wing in a mansion.

Of course, you can also write calligraphy, play guzheng, and play chess with your relatives and friends at the front desk. These skills of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting that we rarely come into contact with now can be revisited here.

Guests who stay in the hotel can also borrow the ancient costumes prepared by the hotel for free to leave your wonderful moments in Anlu; or refer to the music score to type a simple movement of "Laughs from the Sea"; they also prepare games such as kicking shuttlecock, Kongming Lock, bamboo dragonfly, and kite for the children.

If you have enough time, you can also go around the hotel and walk to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town in 5 minutes. Take a leisurely tour of Jiangnan Ancient Town and feel a different kind of vacation.

Hotel address: No. 505, Zhuhu Road, Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai