Dali's Off-Season Hidden Gem!

Stay in a serene and minimalist boutique hotel.
Who would have thought? Visiting Dali in the off-season led me to discover a heavenly guesthouse!

It features a courtyard pool, rooms bathed in soft light, and a 270° rooftop viewing terrace. You can lounge from sunrise to sunset without ever wanting to step outside!

✨ The magical play of light in the rooms is simply stunning!
The moment you open the door, you're captivated! Light wood furniture paired with cozy linen sofas, and in the afternoon, sunlight filters through the blinds, casting delicate 'light spot puzzles' on the floor. Place a cup of capsule coffee in the light, and every photo looks like a lifestyle magazine cover!

Attention to detail is impeccable: TOTO bathroom fixtures exude quality, the Leifen hairdryer leaves your hair silky smooth, and the Mlily mattress is so soft it feels like sinking into a cloud. At night, with soft music playing from the Marshall speaker, even your dreams feel sweet.

As the evening sun sets, the light slowly climbs up the headboard, wrapping the entire room in a warm golden glow, creating an unparalleled ambiance!

🌿 The courtyard pool is the ultimate retreat!
With white walls as a backdrop and a Zen garden surrounding the azure pool, on sunny days, the water reflects the Cangshan mountains and drifting clouds, while a gentle breeze creates shimmering ripples. On rainy days, sit by the pool in a rattan chair, sipping tea and watching raindrops create tiny ripples on the water—so peaceful you can hear your own heartbeat.

In the afternoon, take light and shadow photos by the pool. The white walls serve as the perfect backdrop, and sunlight filtering through the leaves creates a natural soft-focus effect—no filters needed!

🌅 The 270° rooftop terrace is breathtaking!
This is the right way to experience Dali! Standing on the terrace, you can clearly see the snow-capped peaks of Cangshan to the left, the shimmering waters of Erhai stretching to the horizon on the right, and directly ahead, you can watch the entire sunset. Witness the sun slowly sink into Erhai, painting the sky in a gradient of pink and purple hues—your phone's memory will be full in no time!

At night, enjoy a drink on the terrace under a sky full of stars. The silhouette of Cangshan is especially gentle against the night sky. In that moment, you'll wish you could stay in Dali forever.

🚲 Exclusive joys of Dali in the off-season:
▪️ Ride an electric scooter along the West Erhai Corridor, where the only sound is the rustling of reeds, and take photos at Longkan Wharf without any crowds.
▪️ Stroll through the quiet ancient alleys of Xizhou, visit old courtyards to enjoy three-course tea, and listen to elderly locals share stories of Bai culture.
▪️ If you return to the guesthouse early, watch the shifting light and shadows from the bay window in your room, and in the evening, head to the rooftop terrace to witness the sun setting over Cangshan and Erhai.

The best travel experiences aren't about rushing to see every attraction, but about spending time in a place you love, slowly connecting with its light, mountains, and lakes.

Dali, I can't wait to come back and 'waste time' here again!