The Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism announced the star-rated rural homestays in Shanghai for 2024 on Nov 19. Listed below are the 15 five-star rural homestays.

 

Château De MILA (米拉夏朵度假民宿)

Inspired by Casa Milà, a masterpiece by Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Château De MILA features a mix of organic and asymmetrical styles in its design.

Location: No 628 Yaolu village, Xuanqiao town, Pudong New Area

Contact: 186-0171-4763

 

Past to Future (过来花海)

This American pastoral style homestay has seven rooms decorated with delicate crafts and wooden furniture, with a courtyard featuring flowers and pets.

Location: No 631 Yaodun Road, Jiebang village, Zhoupu town, Pudong New Area

Contact: 180-1700-4879

 

B the Place (竹隐清境)

This homestay includes a main building with five suites, a restaurant, cafe, bar, and a camping area with wooden houses and tents. The design incorporates Bauhaus elements and local village characteristics.

Location: No 3 Gujiazhai Yueshi village, Yuepu town, Baoshan district

Contact: 139-1628-3787

 

Nine Houses Moored in the Woods (泊林玖房)

Located within the conservation forest of Zhuanghang Country Park, the Nine Houses Moored in the Woods homestay combines Nordic, Southeast Asian, and Japanese wabi-sabi styles. It offers RV camping, barbecue, and various activities.

Location: No 306 Puxiu village, Zhuanghang town, Fengxian district

Contact: 199-2109-0033

 

Manye Garden Resort Shanghai

Manye Garden Resort Shanghai is a youth-oriented, cultural retreat centered on slow living. It blends diverse elements like tea and essential oil culture with trendy activities. Guests can enjoy birthday parties, craft workshops, and picnic gatherings.

Location: No 901 Wufang village, Qingcun town, Fengxian district

Contact: 133-2193-1016

 

Guangyin· Huayu (光隐·花隅)

Transformed from an abandoned school, this homestay offers accommodation, dining, and cafe services, and hosts events such as weddings, parties, and art exhibitions.

Location: No 522 Xinglou, Jinglingqiao village, Yexie town, Songjiang district

Contact: 153-1783-7315

 

Huazhu · Qingfengshiguang (花筑·清风拾光)

This homestay features rivers and garden-style landscaping, and offers folk, family, and rural activities.

Location: No 1003-1, Nongxing village, Fengjing town, Jinshan district

Contact: 139-1837-5536

 

Green House (好适营绿房子)

This homestay, located within Qingxi Countryside Park, offers bedrooms, multifunctional living rooms, a kayak dock, and camping spaces. It aims to provide a "micro-vacation" experience with its "more than just a stay" philosophy, allowing visitors to enjoy nature, bucolic tranquility, and spiritual nourishment.

Location: No 157-160 Zhushu, Lianhu village, Jinze town, Qingpu district

Contact: 180-1705-3160

 

Rongju · Shagang (容居·沙港)

Transformed from a village-run shoe factory, this homestay includes 11 guest rooms, a reception hall, coffee bar, restaurant, lounge, entertainment facilities, and a barbecue area. Off-white paint is used as the main tone, evoking the charm of Jiangnan's misty and tiled landscapes.

Location: No 106 Chaoyang, Shagang village, Jinze town, Qingpu district

Contact: 133-7196-4244

 

Qianyuan Houyuan (前院后院)

Composed of four village houses with 24 rooms, this homestay includes a restaurant, tea space, bookhouse, and coffee garden. The guesthouse interior blends rustic elegance with European simplicity, featuring rich wooden elements and captivating details.

Location: No 366-369, Hemu village, Zhaoxiang town, Qingpu district

Contact: 159-0189-9977

 

Xiangxia Homestay (乡夏民宿)

A standalone house near Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, the Xiangxia Homestay has three floors and six rooms, emphasizing simplicity and natural ecology.

Location: No 218 Dingjiabang, Xiaojiang village, Zhujiajiao town, Qingpu district

Contact: 186-0167-8618

 

Qingyi Guesthouse (擎宜客栈)

Designed with the concept of "nature, culture, and harmony", the Qingyi Guesthouse offers lawn weddings, camping and BBQ sites, a playground, a restaurant, a game room, and a tea room.

Location: No 869 Zengchan village, Hengsha town, Chongming district

Contact: 185-0214-9988

 

Yuemanhuaju Homestay (悦漫花居)

This homestay features a large courtyard, sunlit restaurant, and wooden tea house with entertainment facilities, decorated in Nordic style.

Location: No 417 Miaonan village, Miaozhen town, Chongming district

Contact: 180-1760-7563

 

Moon Bay (月心湾)

Founded by three mothers, the Moon Bay homestay offers a comfortable living environment with simple design and diverse activities.

Location: No 618 Jiansan, Lyuyuan village, Lyvhua town, Chongming district

Contact: 131-6630-5921

 

Perma Life (朴门乡野)

The Perma Life homestay has a 500-square-meter natural courtyard with a garden, ecological vegetable field, and lawn for camping, with regular activities reflecting local culture and ecology.

Location: No 209 Xinyong Road, Hengsha town, Chongming district

Contact: 138-1801-9131

 

Sources: Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, WeChat account of Qingpu District Bureau of Culture and Tourism at "qptour"