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French Concession Lane House

Shanghai · Homestay

French Concession Lane House

$118-$168

A warm lane-house living room with dark wood trim, tall windows, and quiet courtyard views. Best for travelers who want leafy streets, breakfast shops, and Shanghai character right outside the door.

Up to 3 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
North Bund Family Apartment

Shanghai · Serviced Homestay

North Bund Family Apartment

$146-$220

A bright apartment with built-in storage, a child-friendly reading corner, and room for family routines. It suits first-time visitors who want easy mornings and quick access to the riverfront.

Up to 4 guests2 bedroomsEnglish, Mandarin, French
Jing'an Attic Studio

Shanghai · Local Apartment

Jing'an Attic Studio

$92-$136

A compact attic studio with sloped ceilings, timber beams, and a writing desk by the window. Ideal for solo travelers or couples who like small spaces with personality.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
Xintiandi Art Deco Room

Shanghai · Boutique Stay

Xintiandi Art Deco Room

$128-$188

A polished old-apartment bedroom with dark lacquered furniture, soft lamps, and a tall lane-facing window. A good fit for guests who want heritage atmosphere near restaurants and evening walks.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, French
Hongkou Balcony Apartment

Shanghai · Homestay

Hongkou Balcony Apartment

$104-$152

An older city apartment with an enclosed balcony, cane chair, tea table, and rooftop views. It is made for slower mornings, reading breaks, and travelers who enjoy ordinary Shanghai scenes.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
Lilong Courtyard Guest Room

Shanghai · Courtyard Stay

Lilong Courtyard Guest Room

$112-$164

A courtyard-facing guest room with terrazzo floors, open wooden doors, and greenery just outside the bed. It offers a softer, more residential version of the lane-house experience.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, Japanese
Hutong Courtyard Room

Beijing · Courtyard Stay

Hutong Courtyard Room

$96-$142

A characterful courtyard room with an English-speaking host who introduces hutong etiquette, nearby dumpling shops, and route planning.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
Family Courtyard Suite

Beijing · Boutique Stay

Family Courtyard Suite

$155-$245

A polished suite for families or friends who want heritage atmosphere with practical support.

Up to 4 guests2 bedroomsEnglish, Mandarin, Spanish
Private Siheyuan Courtyard Homestay

Beijing · Courtyard Homestay

Private Siheyuan Courtyard Homestay

$168-$286

A full siheyuan-style homestay with red wooden doors, a private tea corner, and a calm courtyard bedroom for travelers who want Beijing's old-city atmosphere.

Up to 4 guests2 bedroomsEnglish, Mandarin
Guomao CCTV View Apartment

Beijing · City View Apartment

Guomao CCTV View Apartment

$138-$224

A bright Guomao apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the CCTV Headquarters, made for travelers who want modern Beijing, skyline evenings, and fast metro access.

Up to 3 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, French
Olympic Park Bird's Nest View Suite

Beijing · View Suite

Olympic Park Bird's Nest View Suite

$126-$210

A calm suite near Olympic Park with a direct Bird's Nest view, warm lighting, and a small work-and-tea corner for event visitors or slow city nights.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, Japanese
Teahouse Courtyard Homestay

Chengdu · Tea Stay

Teahouse Courtyard Homestay

$96-$156

A warm teahouse-style homestay with bamboo chairs, a low tea table, and courtyard greenery for travelers who want Chengdu's slower social rhythm at home.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
Bamboo Forest Retreat

Chengdu · Nature Stay

Bamboo Forest Retreat

$118-$188

A bamboo-facing guest room with soft wood, green light, and a quiet desk for travelers who want Chengdu's nature side without leaving the city too far behind.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, Japanese
City Center River Apartment

Chengdu · City Apartment

City Center River Apartment

$112-$176

A polished city-center apartment with warm wood, skyline views, and fast access to restaurants, metro lines, and evening river walks.

Up to 3 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
Private Soaking Suite

Chengdu · Hot Spring Stay

Private Soaking Suite

$156-$268

A warm private-soaking suite with a stone bath, garden window, and tea corner for travelers who want a restful Chengdu night after mountain or food-heavy days.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
Family Garden Suite

Chengdu · Family Stay

Family Garden Suite

$128-$218

A two-bed garden suite with bamboo accents, a small reading corner, and easy pacing for families planning panda-base mornings or relaxed city days.

Up to 4 guests2 bedroomsEnglish, Mandarin, Japanese
Qingdao German Villa Old House

Qingdao · Heritage Homestay

Qingdao German Villa Old House

$168-$288

A restored German-era villa room with timber floors, arched windows, and red-roof views, made for travelers who want Qingdao's old-town atmosphere without giving up comfort.

Up to 3 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, Japanese
CBD Penthouse Sea-View Apartment

Qingdao · Penthouse Apartment

CBD Penthouse Sea-View Apartment

$198-$336

A high-floor CBD apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows, a soft living room, workspace, and sweeping sea-and-skyline views for business travelers or couples who want a polished landing.

Up to 4 guests2 bedroomsEnglish, Mandarin, Korean
Qingdao Sea-View Villa

Qingdao · Sea-View Villa

Qingdao Sea-View Villa

$260-$460

A coastal villa with a private terrace, airy living space, and open sea views, suited to families or friends who want slower mornings and dinner plans close to the water.

Up to 6 guests3 bedroomsEnglish, Mandarin
Laoshan Boutique Mountain Stay

Qingdao · Boutique Homestay

Laoshan Boutique Mountain Stay

$156-$280

A quiet boutique homestay near Laoshan with wood, stone, tea details, and mountain-to-sea views for travelers who want a calmer retreat after the city.

Up to 3 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, Korean
Zhanqiao View Homestay

Qingdao · Pier-View Homestay

Zhanqiao View Homestay

$138-$236

A bright old-town homestay with a window and balcony view toward Zhanqiao Pier, made for first-time Qingdao travelers who want the landmark close without losing a soft residential feel.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
West Lake Lotus-View Apartment

Hangzhou · Lake-View Apartment

West Lake Lotus-View Apartment

$168-$288

A refined apartment near West Lake with a soft living room, tea table, and lotus pond views, made for travelers who want easy morning walks and a graceful first Hangzhou stay.

Up to 3 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, Japanese
Longjing Tea Village Courtyard

Hangzhou · Tea Village Homestay

Longjing Tea Village Courtyard

$146-$256

A calm tea-village courtyard with bamboo chairs, stone paving, and tea hills nearby, suited to guests who want a slower Hangzhou stay around Longjing culture.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
Lingyin Temple Courtyard Room

Hangzhou · Temple-Side Stay

Lingyin Temple Courtyard Room

$132-$224

A quiet temple-side courtyard room with bamboo, wood screens, and forested hills nearby, ideal for travelers who want softer mornings before Lingyin or Faxi routes.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, French
Hangzhou AI City Loft

Hangzhou · Tech-District Loft

Hangzhou AI City Loft

$158-$268

A modern loft with a skyline view, comfortable workspace, and easy access for guests adding AI, robotics, smart mobility, or business-style visits to a Hangzhou itinerary.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, Korean
Grand Canal Family Suite

Hangzhou · Family Apartment

Grand Canal Family Suite

$176-$306

A warm family suite near a canal-side neighborhood with a reading corner, dining nook, and practical layout for guests who want Hangzhou without staying only on the lake edge.

Up to 4 guests2 bedroomsEnglish, Mandarin
CBD Canton Tower View Apartment

Guangzhou · CBD View Apartment

CBD Canton Tower View Apartment

$188-$336

A polished high-floor apartment with floor-to-ceiling windows facing Canton Tower, made for travelers who want Guangzhou's modern skyline close to restaurants and river walks.

Up to 3 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, French
Xiguan Qilou Glass Homestay

Guangzhou · Heritage Homestay

Xiguan Qilou Glass Homestay

$148-$258

A restored Xiguan-style homestay with colorful glass, carved wood, patterned tiles, and a tea table, suited to guests who want old Guangzhou texture at home.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, Japanese
Old Street Local Homestay

Guangzhou · Old-Street Stay

Old Street Local Homestay

$118-$198

A cozy room above an old Guangzhou lane with a small balcony, plants, tiled floor, and easy access to breakfast shops and neighborhood walks.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin
Botanical Garden Green Stay

Guangzhou · Garden-Side Homestay

Botanical Garden Green Stay

$136-$228

A plant-filled, garden-side stay with a green balcony, family-friendly sofa area, and calmer access to Guangzhou's botanical route.

Up to 4 guests2 bedroomsEnglish, Mandarin, Korean
Local-Life Food Lane Homestay

Guangzhou · Local Apartment

Local-Life Food Lane Homestay

$126-$216

A warm apartment above a lively local food lane with a small dining table, tea set, and balcony view, made for travelers who want Guangzhou's everyday flavor close by.

Up to 2 guests1 bedroomEnglish, Mandarin, Japanese