BEST Luxury Lakeview Villa 100 Year Old Heritage | Qiu Shui Villa | Small Luxury Hotel in the World

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What if the most unforgettable stay wasn’t in a skyscraper or seaside resort—but in a 100-year-old villa once built for love?

Nestled on the edge of West Lake in Hangzhou, China, Qiushui Villa is not your typical hotel. Hidden behind stone bridges and shaded courtyards, it’s a quiet sanctuary where time seems to slow. This isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a living story of romance, heritage, and visionary design.

In this episode of Design Seed, join Alex Lee as we uncover how a forgotten Jiangnan-style villa—originally constructed in the 1930s by newspaper tycoon Shi Liangcai for his muse, Shen Qiushui—has been transformed into a stunning boutique hotel. Today, it stands as a seamless dialogue between old and new, where Buddhist architecture meets minimalist luxury and infinity pools flow into the serene waters of West Lake.

Every corner of this space tells a story. From literary-inspired suites to artful restorations, this is a place where Chinese tradition and modern aesthetics meet with quiet confidence.

If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a space where history breathes through the walls and nature is framed like a painting—this is one journey you won’t want to miss.

Watch now to see what happens when architecture becomes poetry.

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中国美术学院教授

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