Hiding away in the mountains to clear my mind, this mountaintop guesthouse healed my corporate soul
by Olivia3 Davis.
Oct 2, 2025
Hangzhou Mingyue Songjian · Qianchuan Hotel
YAKAMOZ QIANCHUAN
The hotel is located in Guoshui Natural Village, Qingshandian Village, Qianchuan Town, Lin'an District, Hangzhou. It is about a 1.5-hour drive from downtown Hangzhou, and only about 4 hours by car from Shanghai, Suzhou, and other places. Here, you can find both the tranquility of mountains and waters and the elegance of culture, with every detail interpreting the philosophy of "reconciling with nature." Whether you want to escape the world for a vacation, heal your body and mind, or seek inspiration, here you can find your own bright moon and clear spring amid the sound of streams and pine waves.
As another masterpiece by GOA Elephant Design (representative works include Wuzhen Alila and Moshou Xixi), the hotel continues the dark tone overall, balanced with warm wood and metal elements, blending Eastern aesthetics into the Jiangnan style. The architectural lines are neat and restrained, with extensive use of floor-to-ceiling windows to bring the scenery indoors. In the morning, mist drifts onto the balcony, and at night, moonlight fills the tea table—making the "bright moon shining between the pines" from Wang Wei’s poem a daily reality here.
The hotel has only 14 rooms, divided into 6 types. This "less but refined" layout ensures privacy and exclusivity for guests. The rooms are well-equipped: transparent floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces or courtyards all face the stream and mountain views, providing guests with an ultimate secluded experience.
The restaurant "Zui Linquan" focuses on local wild mountain flavors, with ingredients mostly sourced from nearby villages. Spring bamboo shoots, stream fish, and wild vegetables are transformed into creative dishes. The restaurant is open to the public, but guests enjoy exclusive dining privileges: the stay package includes a riverside dinner for two, afternoon tea, and a nutritious breakfast the next day. The lobby offers tea, fruit, and handmade snacks 24 hours a day, and late at night, warm goodnight sweet soup comforts the body and mind.
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