Shanghai's first licensed B&Bs set to open

Shanghai's first licensed bed-and-breakfast development is scheduled to open next month in the city's Pudong New Area.

Located in Lianmin village, a typical Yangtze River Delta water town just 4 km south of the Shanghai Disney Resort, the 11 B&Bs are each decorated according to a different theme — from handicrafts and baking to cotton weaving.

The renovations have been based on the city's first safety regulations for B&B projects, which were released last year.

In order to get to the B&Bs, guests will be required to park their cars and board a motor boat, the Jiefang Daily reported.

Some of the establishments come equipped with play areas for children and all offer freshly picked vegetables from nearby allotments.

By the end of this year, a total of 50 such villa houses are expected to open, according to the local government.

A decision will then be made on whether the project should be expanded.