Su House

Su House offers quaint dwellings in Chengkan village, Huangshan. [Photo/suhouse]

Located in Chengkan village – once praised as the best village in Jiangnan, or the region south of the Yangtze River, by the famous Song Dynasty (960-1279) Confucian scholar Zhu Xi – the Shudetang, or Su House, is one of the most tranquil homestays in Huangshan city, Anhui province.

The homestay boasts seven connected and well-preserved ancient Huizhou-style residences that can be traced back to the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties and 18 superbly decorated guest rooms.

Su Tong, the owner of the homestay, is the 38th descendant of Su Zhe (1039-1112), a celebrated literary master and official in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and "Shu De Tang" is also the name used by her ancestors.

The elegant homestay lies in picturesque Chengkan village. [Photo/suhouse]

From the elegant suites on offer at Su House, guests can enjoy the views of ancient Huizhou-style buildings featuring black tiles and high walls topped with the small figures of horses heads. [Photo/suhouse]