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Lijiang Boxinyunshe: The Ancient City's Grandeur on the Sky Mirror

Nestled in the heart of Lijiang Ancient City at No. 22 Jinxing Lane, Guangyi Community, Boxinyunshe stands quietly, bordered by the bustling Sifang Street to its left and the culturally rich Mu Residence to its right, with the verdant Lion Mountain at its back embracing the entire ancient city. In the distance, the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain serves as its most breathtaking backdrop. This boutique homestay, blending Naxi ethnic characteristics with Dongba culture, resembles a pearl lost in the human world, exuding unique charm. Among its features, the Sky Mirror viewing platform shines particularly bright, like a dazzling gem. Ascending the Sky Mirror viewing platform feels like stepping into a dreamland. Beneath your feet, the mirror-like surface reflects the clear blue sky, with fluffy clouds floating like cotton candy, creating the illusion of walking on clouds. "Jade Dragon towers into the heavens, its snowy peaks gleaming against the azure expanse." Looking up, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain stands grand and imposing, with its thirteen peaks undulating in a continuous range. The snow-capped summits glisten with sacred brilliance under the sunlight, resembling a silver dragon lying across the horizon—majestic and awe-inspiring. The viewing platform offers an exceptionally wide vista, presenting a panoramic view of Lijiang Ancient City. Rows upon rows of gray-tiled roofs are arranged in an orderly yet varied fashion, with winding streets weaving through them. The bustling crowds add a lively, human touch to the ancient city. Within the city, the Mu Residence's golden and resplendent architecture, with its upturned eaves, intricate carvings, and painted beams, showcases the authority and opulence of the chieftains of yore, narrating tales of bygone eras. Turning to the rear, the lush Lion Mountain reveals pavilions and towers faintly visible among the trees, adding a serene touch to the scenery. Here, the ancient city's rustic charm, the Mu Residence's solemnity, the Lion Mountain's elegance, and the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain's sacredness blend seamlessly, forming a richly layered and profoundly evocative landscape painting. Beside the viewing platform stands a cozy wooden cabin housing thoughtful amenities. Self-service washing machines and dryers are neatly arranged, complete with detergent and disinfectant, solving the hassle of laundry during travels. This allows visitors from afar to feel the convenience and warmth of home even in a foreign land, washing away the fatigue from their clothes and continuing their exploration of this enchanting city with renewed energy. At dawn, the first rays of sunlight cast a golden edge over everything visible from the platform as the world gradually awakens, heralding the start of a beautiful day. In the evening, the sunset paints the sky in hues of orange and red, harmonizing with the ancient city's twinkling lights to create a mesmerizing spectacle. A gentle breeze on the platform at this hour lets you feel time's tender flow, washing away weariness and worries. Ascending the platform at night reveals a sky dotted with twinkling stars and bathed in moonlit serenity, offering a tranquil and romantic celestial rendezvous. At Boxinyunshe's Sky Mirror viewing platform in Lijiang, every moment is unique, every glance unforgettable—leaving visitors reluctant to depart.
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