Not in Kyoto! A courtyard in Hangzhou perfect for introverts

This hidden gem homestay is nestled halfway up Manjuelong in West Lake Scenic Area✨ Just 20 minutes from downtown, you'll be immersed in this green energy station🌿 Surrounded by mountains, tea plantations, and lush greenery, the sense of seclusion is absolutely maximized! Plus, it's super close to West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Xixi Wetland, and Jiuxi Scenic Area, making it incredibly convenient for exploring~ The first floor features a Japanese-style tea room🍵 where you can enjoy free tea culture classes! Specialists will explain tea ceremony, tea art, and tea history, and even brew West Lake Longjing tea with water from Hupao Spring🍵 Summer retreats here are simply blissful! The outdoor courtyard is packed with highlights👉 sunken afternoon tea lounge, booth seating, bar counter... Every shot is Instagram-worthy📸 The homestay also organizes DIY activities like an inspiration clay corner and handmade lacquer fan workshops🎨 Kids will have a blast here too, with no chance of boredom~ The guest rooms are absolutely stunning! Each uniquely styled room offers panoramic views of the tea plantations and mountains👀 Truly framing nature through the windows, every room has its own distinctive beauty~ Room amenities are top-notch: premium mattresses, wall-mounted smart toilets, GABO brand bathroom fixtures, CHALI tea bags, and even Balmain toiletries (the same as Grand Hyatt's)🛁 Combined with the carefully curated furniture by the host, the experience is simply unparalleled💯