The top choice for a slow-life vacation! Hermit's paradise at Chengjiang Lake view

This time staying at Fuxian Lake Guixin Resort Hotel in Chengjiang, it’s truly a hidden paradise halfway up the mountain! Whether it’s the design aesthetics, lake view, or meticulous service, you instantly fall in love with the slow pace of life here.

🌊 Location:
The hotel is located halfway up Taiyang Mountain by Fuxian Lake, super convenient for self-driving, with stunning scenic lake roads all along the way. The unobstructed first-line lake view is incredibly expansive; you can see the shimmering Fuxian Lake right from your bed, and the sunset in the evening is breathtaking!

🏡 Room details:
The room we stayed in features extra-large floor-to-ceiling windows and a Japanese-style courtyard, with all furniture designer pieces. The toiletries are all international brands, and there’s even free laundry and drying service, perfectly tailored for vacation. I especially loved the bathtub with a lake view; soaking in it while enjoying the goodnight lotus powder sent by the butler was pure bliss～

🍜 Specialty dining:
The all-vegetarian breakfast surprisingly had a Michelin-level sense of ceremony! The flower rice noodles are a must-try, with a broth that’s fresh and sweet with a floral fragrance. For dinner, we tried the vegetarian hot pot; the mushroom broth was so rich I drank three bowls. By the way, remember to reserve the lakeside terrace at the restaurant in advance—having breakfast with a lake view is so healing!

📸 Photo spots recommended:
1. Courtyard tea room: bamboo blinds + tatami + lake view floor-to-ceiling windows, wearing linen robes for a perfect wabi-sabi vibe
2. Infinity water terrace: looks like an ink painting in the morning mist, and you can shoot backlit silhouettes at dusk
3. Starry sky soaking pool area: candles lit around the pool at night, long exposure shots of star trails + reflections are super dreamy

🎋 Nearby activities:
• 10-minute walk to Xian Clubhouse, with a white spiral staircase + glass walkway perfect for photos
• 15-minute drive to Taiyang Mountain Town, European-style architecture makes you feel like you’re abroad
• Lakeside trail cycling: the hotel provides free bicycles, cycling along the lake at dusk is super relaxing

Post by GRAYSON WOODS | Sep 27, 2025