Misty Rain Mountain Retreat - A Divine Homestay

This weekend, I escaped to a hidden paradise in Haiyan—the Wuyin Homestay by South-North Lake, and unexpectedly checked into a heavenly mountain-view room! Sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows filled the room with such healing vibes. The best part? Playing mahjong while soaking in the lake and mountain views—this setup totally gets the vacation needs of us Chinese travelers 💯

🛏️ Living Inside a Mountain Painting
• Highly recommend the mahjong room with floor-to-ceiling windows! The bed faces a full glass wall, so you wake up to a screen of greenery. On sunny days, the lake reflects a soothing azure blue (Pro tip: Ask the front desk for a higher-floor room).
• The entire space features a minimalist wood design, with special praise for the bedding—no scratchy hotel linens here, just cloud-like softness.

🔥 BBQ + Stunning Views Combo
• The mountainside BBQ area is divinely located! At dusk, grill while watching the sunset paint the lake gold. We brought our own steak and shrimp, and the homestay provides grill rentals (book in advance).
• Hidden gem: A 50-meter walk downhill from the BBQ spot leads to a viewing platform where you can stargaze at night—even capture the Milky Way with your phone’s night mode.

🚗 Transport & Nearby Fun
• Road trip perk: Just 1.5 hours from Hangzhou/Shanghai, with a huge free parking lot at the homestay.
• A 5-minute walk to South-North Lake Scenic Area’s entrance—get up early for misty views at the lakeside pavilion (free before 7 AM).
• Foodie bonus: Drive 10 minutes to Ganpu Town for "Old Friends" lamb noodles, a 30-year-old local favorite.

⚠️ Pro Tips
① The homestay is on a mountainside—self-driving works (taxis are easy too).
② Mahjong rooms sell out fast! Book at least 1 week ahead.
③ Bring your own BBQ ingredients, or hit the mini-mart at the mountain’s base.
④ Rainy days add magic—we caught a stunning sea of clouds after a shower.

At just 300+ RMB per person for a lakeside panorama room + BBQ freedom, I could stay 100 more nights! City escapees, hurry and book~