Thought Hongcun was beautiful until I stayed at the Half-Mountain Residence by Taohua Pond.

I used to think Hongcun's ink-wash painting scenery was stunning, but staying here made me realize—"The mountains gather like brows, the waters spread like eyes." Ancient poets were writing pure realism! 🌿 Open the door to a fairyland, live inside a landscape painting The guesthouse is nestled halfway up the mountain, just a 10-minute drive to Taohua Pond Scenic Area. The room features floor-to-ceiling windows like a giant movie screen, bringing the mountain views and sea of clouds directly into your sight! From the bed, you can watch bamboo forests swaying, morning mist filling the valleys, and hear the soothing white noise of the stream—truly "open the window to see the mountains, sleep by the stream." 🛏 Floor-to-ceiling windows + mountain-view bathtub, pure relaxation The room is all about "immersive scenery." Floor-to-ceiling windows: Wake up kissed by sunlight in the morning, watch the sunset dye the clouds red in the evening, and fall asleep under a starry sky at night. Mountain-view bathtub: Soak in the tub while facing the lush valley, instantly washing away fatigue. 📸 Zen-inspired design style, every photo comes with a natural high-end filter. ☕ Tea Research Club at the foot of the mountain: Sip tea, enjoy coffee, and steal a moment of leisure Just a 3-minute walk downhill is the guesthouse's own "Tea Research Club." Bamboo Forest Tea Room: Brew a pot of fragrant tea by hand, paired with Huizhou-style crispy sweets, letting the tea aroma soothe your soul. Mountain Spring Coffee Bar: With mountain spring water and breezes added, the coffee seems to have a unique flavor. Spend the afternoon on the creekside terrace, reading or daydreaming in the mountain breeze—this is the slow life summer should be about. Escape the 40°C heat this summer and hide away by Taohua Pond for a few days as a "mountain dweller" 🍃~