De Motang, the most Zen-like secluded hotel in China at the foot of Mount Jiuhua
De Motang, the most Zen-like secluded hotel in China at the foot of Mount Jiuhua
Huizhou ancient charm + cultivating body and mind, experience a Buddhist life at Mount Jiuhua
Huizhou is often associated with Mount Huangshan, however, Huizhou is not just about Mount Huangshan. Mount Jiuhua, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, is equally beautiful, but it is still mostly circulated quietly among Buddhists and meditation practitioners.
If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Huizhou with fewer people, you can choose to stay at
De Motang at Mount Jiuhua, which opened in 2015.
This national boutique hotel is located at the eastern foot of Mount Jiuhua's Lotus Peak, praised by the poet Li Bai as 'Divinely parting the two energies, the sacred mountain opens to Jiuhua', beside the Qingtong River, with an elegant environment and pleasant scenery.
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Micro-style architecture + Buddhist elements
De Motang at Mount Jiuhua has very characteristic and full of charm Huizhou-style architecture, the lobby retains the original historical appearance of ancient Ming and Qing buildings, serene and dignified.
Entering the courtyard, a 4-meter-high bronze statue of the Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha comes into view, and you can immediately feel the solemn and respectful atmosphere.
New Chinese-style design
The guest rooms here are mainly in shades of gray, white, and natural wood, with wooden furniture and barriers made of wooden grilles filling every corner.
The smooth lines make the space more three-dimensional, and the wide-view floor-to-ceiling glass makes the room brighter. In the 65m² mountain-view superior room, you can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery and cultivate both body and mind
The meditation center here has indoor and outdoor meditation activities every day. Aromatic meditation, yoga meditation... Following the guidance of the meditation leader, listening to exclusive music surrounded by mountains and waters, feeling a deep relaxation within.
Next to the tea room with its long ancient charm, there is a good place for copying scriptures. Spreading paper, grinding ink, with a mind free of distractions, the pen follows the heart, the heart follows the sutra, writing the scriptures to let the soul settle down.
The restaurant not only offers special Huizhou cuisine, but the vegetarian food here is also famously delicious within the Mount Jiuhua area, a must-try for foodies.
Swim in the azure pool reflecting the blue sky, or go to the heart farm for fishing, lake touring, farming, getting close to nature, and feeling the poetic charm of the landscape.
Visit De Motang at Mount Jiuhua
P Zhu Bei Town Government, Qingyang County, Chizhou City, Anhui Province, turn right after crossing the bridge to the west
800 meters
About 1 hour and 20 minutes drive from Tongling North Station.
x About 55 minutes drive from Jiuhua Mountain Airport