Where heritage hospitality meets mindful restoration
Wuyuan Skywells is a 14-room boutique hotel in Jiangxi Province, China, housed in a meticulously restored 300-year-old Huizhou-style mansion that blends traditional architecture with modern comfort.
The restoration of Wuyuan Skywells prioritized preservation over modernization, employing local artisans to revive original timber frames, intricate wood carvings, and traditional brick and clay walls, thereby maintaining the building's historical integrity and supporting regional craftsmanship. The hotel's design incorporates energy-efficient features, including improved thermal insulation and wastewater management systems, surpassing local environmental standards. By acting as custodians of this historic property, the owners have not only safeguarded a piece of cultural heritage but also revitalized the local community through sustainable tourism and the celebration of traditional Chinese architecture.
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The Journey
Wuyuan Skywells
Yan Village, Sixi Yancun Scenic Area
Sikou Town, Wuyuan County, Shangrao, Jiangxi Province.
FROM SHANGHAI
2h40m direct train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Wuyuan, then a 20 minute taxi ride at this end.
If direct trains are booked up, you can interchange at Shangrao, Huangshan Bei or Hangzhou – it adds half an hour.
Alternatively fly to Jingezhen or Huangshan and take a 70 minute taxi to us.
FROM BEIJING
Wuyuan 婺源 train station also has direct trains to Beijing (7 hours) and Huangshan (22 mins) on the new high speed network.
Jingdezhen and Huangshan Airports are around 70 minutes from our door.
