Qingjinyu · Ruyuan Resort Courtyard is nestled deep within the Jiangnan water town of Jijiadun Village, Jinxi Town, Kunshan City. Adjacent to Dianshan Lake and Cheng Lake, it boasts unparalleled natural scenery and convenient transportation linksit is connected to Kunshan South Railway Station in the north and Shanghai Hongqiao in the east, and within a half-hour drive, you can reach ancient towns such as Zhouzhuang and Luzhi. This place is not only a secluded paradise for urbanites to escape the hustle and bustle but also offers a journey back to an authentic slow-paced life through its architectural aesthetics that blend Nordic culture with Jiangnan water town charm, its green and eco-friendly concepts, and its immersive pastoral experiences.Highlights of the ResortWith Slow Breathing as its core concept, Qingjinyu · Ruyuan integrates Nordic minimalist design into the fabric of the Jiangnan water town. It crafts a simple and natural living space using raw wood, gray tiles, and white walls, while incorporating eco-friendly principles to achieve harmony between architecture and nature. Within the courtyard, wheat fields ripple in the breeze, the chirping of cicadas and croaking of frogs blend into a symphony, and you can enjoy the sunlight pouring down while boating on the lake or savor tea and play chess while fishing at nightfall. Guests can personally experience ceramic making, woodworking, or simply sit quietly to arrange flowers and recite poetry. They can even turn off their phones and let time drift gently amidst the fragrance of wheat and the breeze from the lake, rediscovering the purity and poetry of childhood.Local DelicaciesJijiadun Village and its surroundings are home to authentic Jiangnan flavors. In the morning, you can head to the villages old shop for a bowl of freshly-made shepherds purse wontons with a delicious broth. At noon, a drive to Jinxi Ancient Town is a must to sample Sock Bottom Crispy Cakes and Aozao Noodles, where crispiness and richness collide on the tongue. For those craving lake delicacies, farmhouses by Cheng Lake offer freshly caught silver fish and white shrimp, paired with meals cooked over a traditional earthen stove, brimming with rustic charm. If time permits, you can also visit Zhouzhuang or Luzhi Ancient Towns to savor non-heritage delicacies like Wansans Trotter and Haitang Cakes, letting your taste buds indulge in the tenderness of the water town.Nearby AttractionsWithin a half-hour drive from the courtyard, you can explore several hidden gems of Jiangnan. Head east to visit Chinas Number One Water Town, Zhouzhuang, and feel the legend of Shen Wansan amidst the twin bridges and flowing waters. Stroll west to Luzhi Ancient Town, where the Tang Dynasty Arhat statues at Baosheng Temple and the Ye Shengtao Memorial Hall narrate a thousand years of cultural heritage. If you prefer lake scenery, the Dianshan Lake Ring Road and Rainbow Bridge offer excellent spots for cycling and capturing sunsets. Within the village, you can cycle along the rice field paths or visit cultural and creative spaces like Taolu Pottery Studio and Panmu Workshop to experience the fusion of handicrafts and art.Qingjinyu · Ruyuan Resort Courtyard provides a haven for urbanites to unwind, using the slow pace of the water town to heal the hustle of the soul. Whether its the ingenuity of architectural design, the immersion in rural life, or the invitation from the ancient towns and lakes nearby, all weave a profound dialogue about nature, culture, and self for travelers. Here, time is no longer a measure but the ripples on the lake surface, the clay slipping through your fingertips, and the rediscovery of inner tranquility and fulfillment.