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Along the country road, through a riverside path, in the countryside of Temple Town, there is a simple and elegant courtyard. The two rows of small buildings are painted in plain white, the postal code plate and mailbox with a sense of age at the door, and the persimmon trees and osmanthus trees that have been planted in the yard for a long time exude a nostalgic atmosphere everywhere.
This is the south courtyard of the "Juyiju" B&B, where Zhu Liuyang, a local calligrapher and painter in Chongming, is the owner, and since the opening of the B&B, Zhu Liuyang has left unforgettable memories for every guest who visits with his art and enthusiasm.
Zhu Liuyang, who is nearly 60 years old, has had a strong interest in calligraphy and painting since he was a child. Influenced by the open sky and beautiful environment of his hometown Chongming, his paintings are majestic and far-reaching. "After work, I have basically been living in the city. At the beginning of 2022, by chance, I returned to Chongming to live for a period of time, and the fireworks and human touch of Chongming seem to have not changed, which cannot be felt in the metropolis. So, Zhu Liuyang decided to repair the old house and open a homestay to share this slow time in the countryside with more people.
After careful construction, in November last year, the "Juyiju" B&B was officially opened to the public. The B&B consists of a European-style villa in the north courtyard and a courtyard courtyard in the south courtyard, with a total of 12 rooms, with a simple and elegant decoration style and a comfortable environment. In the hall of the south courtyard, Zhu Liuyang integrates his own paintings into it, outlining a courtyard art space, tasting paintings, practicing calligraphy, appreciating flowers, and precipitating time...... Full marks for interaction. "I hope that all the guests who come here can feel at home here, and my original intention of opening the B&B is to provide a platform for everyone to return to nature and make friends. Zhu Liuyang told reporters.
Because of this, many like-minded "friends" have come to the "Juyiju" homestay, and Julia, who has lived abroad for many years, is one of them. In the first half of this year, Julia came to Chongming Dongtan Reserve for bird watching, and wanted to stay overnight before returning to the city. "I slept very well after staying here. The view and air are so comfortable, I love it here. Julia, who has lived abroad for many years, was deeply attracted by the pristine natural environment here, and has a strong interest in Chinese culture and history.
朱柳杨(右)和Julia(左)
In the following six months, Julia came to the "Juyiju" B&B many times, and also invited many of her friends at home and abroad to come together. "I don't think I'm a guest of this B&B anymore, I'm an old friend here. As long as I miss the environment and want some fresh air, I will come here. With a chair, a cup of tea, a small vegetable garden full of seasonal vegetables in front of her, and a babbling stream in the background, Julia found a long-lost idyllic time in "Juyiju". "I made an appointment with other friends that when they retired, we would go to Chongming together to retire. Julia laughs.
Sleep with the scenery and enjoy with nature. In the fast-paced era, more and more people choose to come to Chongming to find a peace and beauty. Zhu Liuyang said that since the "Juyi Ju" has been established, the days have become full and full of hope, and different people are sent every day, so that this land has a more wonderful story. "The persimmon and osmanthus trees in the yard grew up with my childhood and were important to me, so I was reluctant to cut them down when I rebuilt the house. I hope that every year when the osmanthus flowers are fragrant, everyone can come back here, sit on the bench and enjoy the beautiful scenery, and get together together. ”