The Zhuangyuan Courtyard in this hidden ancient town is truly an immortal's retreat

Guiyang, this cozy old city, hides too many secret spots worth checking in! Today, I highly recommend a cultural hotel hidden in Qingyan Ancient Town—【Guiyang Qingyan Wenfan Huajiantang · Zhuangyuan Courtyard】🏮🍃

【First Impressions】
The moment I pushed open the carved wooden door, it felt like stepping into an elegant painting from the Ming and Qing literati! This courtyard-style hotel, transformed from ancient architecture, would have been easy to miss down this quiet alley if not for the navigation. Walking in under a drizzling rain with an oil-paper umbrella, the moss on the stone path was unexpectedly poetic (accidentally capturing the same vibe as *Rainy Alley*!).

【Room Highlights】
✅ The "Tanhua" suite I stayed in was a spacious 60 sqm, with an absolutely stunning carved canopy bed.
✅ Every room is equipped with a brush and inkstone for calligraphy or scripture copying—super relaxing!
✅ Pushing open the carved wooden window reveals layers of ancient town rooftops.
⚠️ Pro tip: Book early to secure a room with a private hot spring—stargazing while soaking is magical ✨

【Must-Visit Spots】
1️⃣ Zhuangyuan Study: Find thread-bound copies of *Qingyan Town Chronicles* in the library.
2️⃣ Tingyu Xuan Teahouse: Daily guqin performances in the afternoon (paired perfectly with Xiuwen kiwifruit pastries!).
3️⃣ Back Garden Pavilion: Wear Hanfu for instant photogenic moments 📸

【Food Guide】
🍵 Breakfast must-try: Qingyan tofu balls + rose jelly (the butler says the edible roses are freshly picked daily).
🍶 Hidden menu: Reserve in advance for the Zhuangyuan Banquet (highly recommend the eight-treasure turtle soup!).

【Practical Tips】
📍 Location: No. 87, North Street, Qingyan Ancient Town, Huaxi District, Guiyang.
🚗 Transport: 40-minute drive from Guiyang North Station (recommend DiDi, as parking is limited in the ancient town).
💡 Bonus: Stay includes free ancient town tickets! Night tours after the crowds leave are super peaceful~

Even now, thinking back to evenings swaying a palm-leaf fan while eating bayberries in the courtyard makes me smile~ Such a divine hotel is hard to keep to myself!