Cooling off in Xuan'an, turning days into poetry
After talking about it with friends for half a year, we finally got to drive along the Southern Anhui Tibet Line!
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Starting from Ningguo, we passed through the Feathery Redwood Forest, Ink Wash Tingxi, and Moon Bay (Fish Scale Dam)
With extra time, you can visit Waterfall Coffee or try the aerial rafting near the homestay
We stayed overnight at Xuan'an Resort Hotel in Moon Bay Scenic Area
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Horse-head walls and bluestone paths, 25 guest rooms hidden within white-walled courtyards
When the wind blows, tree shadows sway gently on the walls
The rooms incorporate the "blank space" aesthetics of Huizhou style
Wooden furniture, neutral-toned bedding, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the green mountains
Within the boldness of Huizhou architecture lies the gentle poetry of mountain wilderness
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There's a shallow stream by the hotel for wading and playing mahjong
Toss an ice-cold cola into the stream, and the bottle quickly beads with condensation
Sit in a chair in the stream, zoning out and soaking in the scenery, forgetting time
If you have extra time, take a few laps in the homestay's pool
Or hop on a paddleboard for a ride, enjoying afternoon tea by the pool
The hotel also has a café, family theater, and shared kitchen
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We reserved dinner in advance with the host, dining at the cliffside restaurant
The floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views—dining while admiring the mountains
Rooms come with smart toilets and floor heating, cozy even in autumn and winter
Soaking in hot water at dusk, listening to the rustling leaves as the distant mountains turn into silhouettes
The soft bedding had me wrapped up and asleep in no time—such a comfortable experience
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At dawn, dew still clung to the blue tiles of the Huizhou courtyard
Stepping onto the stone path, you could hear dewdrops dripping from the grass
The distant mountain peaks were veiled in mist, and even the air carried the sweetness of plants
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The next day, you can relax at the hotel or continue your journey to Six Bends, Chaji Ancient Town, Peach Blossom Pond, or Huangshan
📍Xuan'an Resort Hotel, Jing County, Xuancheng (Moon Bay section of the Southern Anhui Tibet Line)
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