Nestled in the enchanting landscape of Sanchong Village in Tangchi Resort, Lujiang, the "Shaojian · Banshushshe Homestay" lies by the source of Chaohu Lake, gazing at the misty clouds of the Hongling Trail, and neighboring the old days of the thousand-year-old "Guoshu Old Street". With the style of Huizhou architecture as its form and the elegance of new Chinese style as its essence, it uses the landscape as ink and the plants as paper, writing an oriental living aesthetics of "spending half a day reading and half a day at leisure" amidst the hustle and bustle of the village and the natural mysteries.
Design · Ink Rhymes of Mountains and Waters
The homestay is based on Huizhou architecture. The pink walls and black tiles are scattered in the mountain depression, and the silhouettes of the horse-head walls form an interesting contrast with the overlapping peaks in the distance. The new Chinese-style garden landscaping in the courtyard is exquisite —
• The "waterfall system" flows down through the rocks, and the gurgling sound accompanies the swaying bamboo shadows, creating a natural white noise.
• The "outdoor tea pavilion" is suspended by the water. With a mat and a stove, one can listen to the rain, boil tea, play chess, and watch the clouds.
• The swimming pool reflects the scenery of the sky and mountains. The ten-mu "large lawn" stretches out like a green carpet, and activities such as stargazing camping and open-air poetry readings can be arranged as one wishes.
Experience · The Way of Nourishing the Heart
• Natural Herbs:
• The "Chinese medicine coffee" incorporates angelica, astragalus, etc. into coffee, healing the body and mind with its mellow bitterness and lingering sweetness.
• The "herbal tea" is made from freshly picked and roasted honeysuckle and wild chrysanthemums in the mountains. A cup of it brings a refreshing relief from the summer heat.
• The "medicinal diet private banquet" is adjusted according to the four seasons. Dishes like stewed chicken with poria cocos and braised lotus root with kudzu root make eating a form of cultivation.
• Chanting in the Landscape:
• Take a stroll along the Hongling Trail and explore the source of the flowing water of Chaohu Lake.
• Visit the bluestone alleys of Guoshu Old Street and listen to the villagers' stories of the Huizhou merchants.
• Practice Tai Chi on the lawn in the morning and have sound therapy in the forest at dusk, allowing the body and mind to be in tune with nature.
• Cultural Symbiosis:
• The book house has thousands of books in its collection, and one can borrow an ancient book and read it quietly in the tea pavilion.
• Plant a herbal garden together with the villagers and experience the fun of gathering herbs, drying them, and making sachets by hand.
Living · A Stay in Poetry
The guest rooms are designed in the new Chinese style, with elegant and serene interiors. The wooden lattice screens, rice paper lanterns, and the landscape outside the window form a flowing picture scroll. Some room types have an exclusive private medicinal soup bath, a tatami for stargazing, or a direct access to the mountain path when the door is pushed open. Fall asleep to the sound of the stream at night and wake up to the chirping of birds in the morning, and time passes slowly here.
Shaojian · Banshushshe
——Using the landscape as a study and the plants as words, it heals every tired soul in the hustle and bustle.
Suitable for: Cultural travelers, those interested in traditional Chinese medicine health preservation, families on parent-child study tours, photography enthusiasts of Huizhou charm, and those seeking seclusion and meditation.
Characteristic Tags: Huizhou Aesthetics | Medicinal and Edible Herbs from the Same Source | Tracing the Source of Chaohu Lake | The Charm of Books and Tea | Landscape Healing | Symbiosis with the Ancient Village
"This trip to the homestay was great. When I got there, the fresh air and beautiful and quiet environment made me relax instantly. The butler service is very meticulous and intimate. From check-in to play, food, it is arranged properly. It also took us to experience tea picking and feel the fun of working in person. The housekeeper told us that there is a bonfire party on Saturday, and I will definitely come again next time I have a chance!"