Affected by the epidemic, I haven't gone out for two years. This time, I avoided the peak of Spring Festival tourism and drove to Yangzhou with my wife on the 11th of the first lunar month.

Although I have been there several times, because this is the first time I have gone to Yangzhou for free travel alone, I still habitually read many recommendations on Ctrip and booked accommodation on Ctrip.

Arriving at the booked hotel at noon that day, there was a surprise. The Changle Inn where we stayed was actually located on Dongguan Street, Xinyouxing Internet celebrity street. The reason for living it is that it was built by connecting the houses of several former salt merchants and a general from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, covering an area of 60 acres! Across the street is Geyuan and several other old attractions. It can be regarded as the most luxurious inn on Dongguan Street.

Dongguan Street Historical District

The gate of Changle Inn is the gate of the residence of General Li Changle, a famous general in the Qing Dynasty. Judging from the lion level at the gate, it is indeed extraordinary.

I hurriedly entered the majestic gate, but I couldn't find the front desk to check in. (Later, I found a sign beside the gate, which said: Please go to the Bookstore on the south street to register for accommodation, but it was blocked by another billboard and I didn't see it.) Walking dozens of meters further east, I arrived at the luxurious front desk hall and successfully registered. We suggested that our car should be parked in a far away parking lot, and the trolley box could not adapt to the bumps of the uneven old stone road... The waiter understood immediately and immediately asked someone to drive a battery tour bus with us to the parking lot to pack our luggage and return to the inn. We also sent a car to take us to the parking lot when we left the store. (Please pay attention to self-driving friends. The parking lot is really not close to the inn, and there is a fee.)

After being allocated the room, a waiter enthusiastically led the way and entered the inn. I saw a straight passage inside, with neatly arranged small houses on both sides, Matou Mountain walls built by small green bricks, and a path made of stone roads and pebbles. There are pools, rockery, pavilions on the roadside, and running water is like a garden of a big household.

After walking through the alleys, we finally entered the room where we stayed. This is one of many small courtyards side by side. The courtyards are small but relatively independent. A three-bay house has a hall in the middle (public), which is about 30 square meters. On both sides are east and west wing rooms, each of which is more than 20 square meters (including a bathroom). These wing rooms are two guest rooms, which can accommodate two households. Guests. Wooden doors, wooden windows, furniture and lights are all antique. It just satisfies my little hobby of being used to living in high-rise buildings and chasing nostalgia for the past. Although the courtyard and room are not big, once the courtyard door is closed, they claim to be one. My wife and I said that it is best to live in this kind of house as a family or two families of friends. You can drink tea and play cards in the hall, or even bring some wine and vegetables for dinner. Children can also play in the hall or the courtyard, or even take it to the garden without worrying about safety issues. It's more free than staying in a hotel room. During the two days we stayed here, we came back from playing in the afternoon and spent two afternoons basking in the sun and drinking tea, or sitting at the desk by the window, imagining our former son pretending to read. At night, I like to stand in the courtyard and look up at a moon, framed in the middle of the courtyard wall, forever ancient and distant. When I stay in winter, I use oil to keep warm, and the heat is enough. I saw an air outlet with central air conditioning on the roof, which is probably an air conditioner outlet for summer. The hot water in the bathroom is very hot.

The small courtyard of the guest room of Changle Inn

The living room in the middle of the guest room of Changle Inn is full. Latte, would you like a cup?

Corner of the small courtyard of the guest room of Changle Inn

Interior view of Changle Inn guest room

Interior view of the room of Changle Inn, the hat is mine ~

The mood is there, but there are also small shortcomings. That is, due to the renovation of the old house, the indoor lights are dim, and one switch controls 2 or 3 lights. There are not many lighting options, but they are much brighter than the oil lamps and candles of the rich family's previous homes. Later, I went to other courtyards and found that they all had the same layout, except that some courtyards were larger, with a second floor, and had more guests, and the estimated prices were different.

Another important reason for choosing this inn is to find tranquility in the hustle and bustle. When you go out, you will see the lively Dongguan Street. When you enter the garden, it is very quiet. I only occasionally encounter a few guests walking in the garden, but I can't hear any noise. Moreover, the store claims that you can visit the garden for free. So we went around in our spare time. In fact, the back gardens of several salt merchants have been opened up. There are indeed rockery, pavilions, ponds, flower corridors, small bridges, and pleasure boats. The arrangements are quite intensive. I guess in Yangzhou back then, land was also very tight. Almost all salt merchants had small and sophisticated gardens. Because it was winter, I felt a little bleak after walking around, so I didn't feel interested. But if you take a walk after dinner, it would be a pretty good venue.

Garden in Changle Inn

What I find interesting is the overpass between the two courtyards. It is built against a rockery, which not only makes it convenient to move around inside but does not affect the traffic below. Moreover, it has a corridor roof, so you can visit the door on rainy days.

The overpass in the garden of Changle Inn

Finally, we booked a queen bed room for 490 yuan, which is probably a lower price than before the peak tourist season after the Spring Festival. At this price, we can not only enjoy the convenience of shopping, eating, shopping, but also enjoy the comfort of taking peace and tranquility in the busy city. Personally, I think it is quite worth it.

(Note: I coded the text in this article, and I also took the pictures. Although many pictures were taken relatively poorly due to the backlight of the mobile phone, they have their copyright!)