A TOURISM resort project in Zhujiajiao ancient town, a 4A tourist attraction in suburban Qingpu District, went into operation over the weekend.

The complex features minsu (a Chinese version of B&B) with private gardens, MICE venues, catering, hot springs and weekend markets.

Its design draws inspiration from depictions of the flourishing scenes of the Zhujiajiao market during the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and Yuan Dynasty (1206-1368), and the prosperous views of the water town as a granary distribution center at the time. The unique structure of the ancient local granary was inserted in the project design.

Zhongnan Group, a leading construction and engineering company which developed the project, and Blossom House, a high-end resort brand of Huazhu Group, a multi-brand hotel chain management group, inked a cooperation agreement over the weekend in Zhujiajiao to promote industry upgrades and bring a leisure lifestyle vacation experience to tourists.

A market inviting tourists to handcraft sachets, tuanshan (circular fans), traditional Chinese-style hairpins and Chinese brushes was held at the complex over the weekend. The craftsmenship of ancient water towns in the Yangtze River Delta region was displayed.

Tea, souvenir and snacks with Jiangnan (regions south of the Yangtze River) flavor are also featured at the market, which will be held regularly.