Recommended by Liu Shishi! Finding the Bali vibe in Wanning

Qingkong Ye • Zhang Yuanwai's Courtyard Guesthouse embodies the concept of "wild charm under clear skies and mountains," cleverly blending Li ethnic traditional architectural elements with modern design language. The courtyard layout draws inspiration from Li village settlements, with a central courtyard as the core surrounded by distinctive architectural volumes. Each room is an independently designed artistic space. The upper bedroom features motorized skylights that open with the touch of a button, while the lower living room adopts a sunken design, furnished with locally handcrafted Li rattan furniture. The bathroom boldly incorporates Wanning's local volcanic stone, creating a fascinating contrast with German Hansgrohe fixtures. Thoughtful details abound: the bedside tables are repurposed from shipwreck wood. Breakfast offers freshly made Hainan specialties like Baoluo noodles and Hou'an noodles, paired with local fruits and freshly squeezed coconut juice to energize your day. For main meals, the chef combines local Wanning ingredients with creative culinary techniques, with signature dishes including Dongshan goat cheese salad, Hele crab roe tofu, and betel nut flower chicken soup. Morning activities include yoga among coconut groves, rattan weaving workshops taught by Li grandmothers, and even surfing lessons to nearby secret spots. The 200-square-meter swimming pool creates a visual connection with distant Dazhou Island, with its bottom lined with white shell sand transported from Sanya. Here, time seems to slow down. Wake to birdsong in the morning, explore mountains and sea or read in the courtyard during the day, watch the sunset paint the sea red in the evening, and gather around the fire pit at night to chat while gazing at the stars.