A different side to the cosmopolis

Su Yu, a minsu project in Lianmin village, was the first recipient of this license.

But instead of just branding itself as a cheaper accommodation alternative for Disneyland goers, Su Yu offers a range of activities for its guests, such as farming, pizza-making, pottery workshops and painting classes.

This project is run by Minzhu Fuxiang Minsu Culture, a joint venture between a minsu operator, a real estate company, a collective-owned enterprise of Lianmin village and a fund.

Zhou Hao, a public relations assistant for the project, said the joint venture company managed to get households involved in the project to agree on an annual rental fee ranging from 36,000 yuan to 150,000 yuan ($5,400 to 22,300). It then helped each family design their homes according to a unique theme. Six themed houses are available.