This stay went far beyond just 'living in a guesthouse'; it felt more like visiting a friend's home and meeting a group of warm and interesting people.
First off, the guesthouse's overall Zen style is exactly what I love—quiet, comfortable, and natural, without any forced 'influencer' aesthetic, yet every corner has its own unique charm. We didn't take many photos of the room or surroundings this time because the pictures on Trip.com are almost identical to the guesthouse in real life, so you can definitely trust them. Friends who want to come and take photos for social media can even just save the Trip.com pictures, as you might not even be able to capture that same atmosphere yourself. 😂 So, regarding the environment, I don't think much more needs to be said; what you see in the Trip.com photos is exactly what you get when you stay, and the actual experience might even be more comfortable.
The room was large, spacious, and tidy, making for a very comfortable stay. However, what truly made this trip special wasn't just the guesthouse itself, but the people we met here.
During our stay, we got to know the three owner-sisters. The aunties working in the guesthouse were also exceptionally kind and enthusiastic, and everyone interacted like a warm, big family. There was none of that usual distance between guests and owners that you find in regular accommodations; instead, it felt very natural to relax and slowly become a part of things.
The owner-sisters have their own tea brand, with tea sourced from their own tea mountains. They even specifically invited us to enjoy a tea ceremony at the guesthouse, personally brewing tea for us and preparing lots of delicious snacks (they were seriously good!!! My boyfriend almost polished off an entire bowl of snacks). 🙈
The sisters are very professional at brewing tea, patiently sharing information about tea varieties, brewing methods, and the aroma and taste of different teas. Even someone who doesn't usually know much about tea can learn a lot about tea culture during the process. Their tea quality is indeed excellent; you can clearly feel the difference from ordinary tea with the first sip. It's not just the aroma and taste; after drinking it, there's a very comforting feeling, and we slept much better, falling asleep as soon as our heads hit the pillow.
But the most precious part was not just drinking good tea, but the many conversations we had with the sisters. We talked about tea culture, then life, then work, and also about choices, gains and losses in life, and what truly matters to one's heart. As we chatted, we slowly understood why this guesthouse exudes its current vibe—because the owner-sisters themselves are like this: leisurely, relaxed, sincere, not bothered by temporary gains or losses, and slowly finding their true selves in their leisurely lives.
A guesthouse's appearance is truly a reflection of its operators' inner world. This place feels peaceful and comfortable, not just because of the decor and environment, but more so because the people who run it possess that kind of energy. There's truly a huge energy field in this guesthouse; a few short days together benefited us immensely and made me rethink some things about work and life.
The sisters also invited us to eat their handmade dumplings and cold dishes in the evening. Sitting together, eating and chatting, truly felt like being back home, gathered with family and old friends. There was no formality or constraint, just natural, comfortable companionship. On our last night, they even took us to a local barbecue spot where locals go, allowing us to experience the local late-night snack culture.
Because we live abroad year-round, being warmly invited to eat and chat together, and taken to experience local food, was truly especially precious. Anyone living abroad will understand the value of this. 🥹
Being able to eat familiar food and feel family-like care during a trip is an incredibly happy thing.
Even more interestingly, we even learned to play **! Who would have thought that a foreigner could learn to play Guan Dan, and even win with their teammate in the end? Of course, the teammate's (one of the owner-sisters') skill played a part, but it was mostly due to the sisters patiently guiding us on strategy and how to assist our teammate. We drank tea, chatted, ate barbecue, played **... Looking back now, these seemingly ordinary small things became the warmest and most unforgettable memories of this trip.
Some guesthouses are great for photos, some are good for just a night's sleep, but this place is somewhere that truly makes you slow down, relax, and not want to leave (I even shed a few tears when we said goodbye). We originally only came to stay for a few days, but in the end, it felt like we had reconnected with long-lost sisters and friends.
We are truly grateful to the sisters and aunties for their care and companionship over these few days. This place gave us not only a comfortable accommodation experience but also a long-lost sense of belonging and genuine human connection.
We're already looking forward to our Christmas reunion!! We will definitely come back to the guesthouse again! Next time we visit, it won't feel like checking in as guests, but more like returning to visit old friends, coming home to sit down and chat. 💗
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