Xishan/西山岛 is the biggest one of 72 islands around Taihu lake and it seems as if Xishan was a fairy land away from noisy cities.

Local people are still living in the island even though it is a little unconvenient on transportation. On the contrary, they love their hometown very much because there will be flowers blooming in each month, different kinds of fruit in each season and fresh fish & shrimp every day. 

People have been always dreaming to experience this kind of simple & pure lifestyle when they stay at the big cities for a long time. We should find some nice hostelries firstly if we want to have a short stay at Xishan Island.

Egret Hotel/西山白鹭 is redecorated by a famous designer. It has three stories with 12 guestrooms. Guests, who stay at the hotel, can have their drinking, eating and reading in public area at the first floor.

The designer is so smart and creative that the guests can feel something artistic when they see or touch some built-in historical items such as anciet bricks, carved woods.

Most of the rooms are not big but warm and comfortable enough to have a sweet sleep. Guests can see immenseTaihu lake in the lakeview's rooms.

The most impression is that guests must enjoy drinking or chatting with friends on the roof while they are embraced in natural beauties.

Address/地址：4 Shigongcun, Xishan Island, Wuzhong District/苏州市吴中区西山岛石公村4号, Contact/电话：18006209570

The Flying Fish hostelry/飞鱼 is just located at the lakeside. It looks like a normal farm family house at the first sight.

I believe guests must love the cafe at the first floor as soon as they enter inside. It is bright and exquisite with big windows. Most of guests prefer to sit at the side of windows and do nothing staring at Taihu lake blankly. 

It has only 6 guestrooms with home taste.

Address/地址：Mingyue ancient village, Wuzhong District/苏州市吴中区西山岛明月湾古村，Contact/电话：13372149640

Baopu Hostelry/抱朴乡居 is hidden in one ancient village but easy to be reached.

Actually, it is redecorated from normal farm family house, so guests can experience local lifestyle by hearts.

The sceneries will change according to different seasons. Plum flowers are blooming currently in the yard.

It has 12 guestrooms with simple but warm facilities.

Address/地址：Shigong road, Xishan Island, Wuzhong District/苏州市吴中区西山岛石公路南湾，Contact/电话：18013504360.