Kailai Teahouse is a time-honored establishment in Mudu, located at the eastern end of Shantang Street, beside the Caijia Bridge in the ancient town of Mudu. As you walk along the fragrant Xiangxi River, before reaching the ancient Shantang Street, you can hear the melodious sounds of the pipa and sanxian, accompanied by the graceful and lingering tunes of Pingtan music, drifting from a quaint two-story Chinese-style building. The lingering sound of the zither, the lingering charm of the Wu dialect, and the elegant ambiance make one involuntarily stop.
“Kailai Teahouse” was originally established during the Qing Qianlong period and was originally named “Laikai Teahouse,” which means “welcome guests” in the Suzhou dialect. During Qianlong’s fifth southern tour, he renamed the teahouse to “Kailai Teahouse” while enjoying tea here, and the name has been used ever since. Kailai Teahouse, a brand under the Suzhou Lan Ya Kunqu Opera Troupe, mainly operates tea rooms, Kunqu and Pingtan performances, traditional culture study experiences, and private customized high-end reception activities. The teahouse combines elements of Suzhou’s living culture, restoring every detail of the ancient Suzhou cultural characteristics, presenting to tourists the slow life style of Suzhou literati. Inside the teahouse, the antique furnishings, the fragrance of calligraphy and paintings, tea, the sound of the zither, and the soft and delicate Wu dialect tunes, allow visitors to instantly relax, feeling as if all worries and burdens have been lifted.
Kailai Teahouse, with its tea aroma, the charm of the zither, and a sincere heart in hospitality, welcomes domestic and international tourists and connoisseurs, inviting you to experience an unforgettable Suzhou cultural feast. The specific business hours and operational status are subject to the daily opening conditions.
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