Staying in a countryside courtyard in Moganshan for three days straight makes you never want to check out!

🌟 Deqing Moganshan: Republic of China Stories Hidden in the Bamboo Forest 🌟

Walking along the bluestone paths of Moganshan, the rustling of bamboo leaves fills the air. This place was once the "escapist paradise" of the Republic of China era, where 1930s-era villas are nestled among lush bamboo groves, each holding untold celebrity anecdotes.

🏡 The town where Manyue Dream·Hot Spring Resort Homestay is located is itself a living museum of Republic of China architecture. In the 1920s, Western missionaries first discovered this summer retreat, followed by political and business elites like Zhang Jingjiang and Du Yuesheng, who built villas here. Today, Manyue Dream preserves the charm of these historic buildings while blending in modern comforts. Soaking in the starlit hot spring, you might almost hear the footsteps of Huang Fu and Chiang Kai-shek discussing secrets during their recuperation here.

Did you know? The most fascinating way to explore Moganshan is through "villa hunting"—follow the hand-drawn map from your homestay host to find the ginkgo tree planted by Jiang Menglin, sip Republic of China-style coffee at the former site of Baiyun Restaurant, or even discover the piano played by Soong May-ling in Linhai Villa. Standing on the terrace of Songyue Lu, overlooking the mountains, you’ll suddenly understand why Republic of China elites called this place the "Number One Mountain of Jiangnan."

At night, Moganshan becomes even more mysterious. Brew a pot of local white tea on Manyue Dream’s terrace, and your host will share more secrets: Zhou Zuoren wrote "Travel Notes of Moganshan" here, Hu Shi debated the Vernacular Movement by Sword Pond, and even the mountain scenery in Yu Dafu’s novels can be found outside your homestay window.

As morning mist drifts through the bamboo forest, the steam from the hot spring carries Deqing’s thousand-year-old wellness wisdom. The mineral-rich mountain spring water was said in the Republic of China era to "cure all ailments after three days of drinking." Now, soaking in the homestay’s starlit hot spring tub, enjoying a more luxurious experience than those historical figures, you might lose track of time itself.

Post by Thrive_Evelyn_52 | Jul 4, 2025