Songyang county – administered by Lishui city in East China's Zhejiang province – has a great ecosystem and environment, as well as a wide range of cultural things on offer. It is also home to many homestays that come in a variety of styles, providing fun and memorable experiences for tourists.

Here are three recommended homestays in Songyang:

Shanth (Xindi)

The aesthetic entrance to Shanth offers the promise of elegance and tranquility within. [Photo/WeChat account: zjlsly2014]

Shanth homestay is a renovation of an old building that once housed the district Party committee, which was Songyang's political center for decades.

This elegant building – with its simple and classical wooden windows and doors, brick walls and thick and solid wooden stairs – has inspired many people.

Contact: +86-130-5961-6611

Address: No 2 Dajing Road, Xiping sub-district, Songyang county, Lishui, Zhejiang province

Aoni De Haus (Aoni Yuanzi)

The courtyard of Aoni De Haus. [Photo/WeChat account: zjlsly2014]

Aoni De Haus homestay was the first traditional wooden structure courtyard renovation project in China certified by Germany's Passive House Institute.

Its architecture not only reflects the spatial qualities of the countryside, but pays tribute to the courtyard configuration of traditional residential houses.

Contact: +86-181-6453-2395

Address: Aoli village, Dadongba town, Songyang county, Lishui, Zhejiang province

Arkadia Retreat (Wuji)

A living room at the Arkadia Retreat. [Photo/WeChat account: zjlsly2014]

This homestay is situated on a mountainside 600 meters above sea level. Surrounded by mountains, the architecture combines the natural and simple Chinese style with the luxury and cozy European style.

The facility is reputedly the design of a Spanish architect.

Contact: +86-180-1776-9858

Address: Lingtou village, Fengping town, Songyang county, Lishui, Zhejiang province