The Ceiling of a Homestay in Shuhe Ancient Town

Qiye Manyu: Living in a Poetic Corner of Chinese Aesthetics in the Heartbeat of Shuhe Ancient Town

If you want to find a place in Lijiang's Shuhe that offers "quietness amid the bustle, newness amid the ancient," Qiye Manyu Homestay will surely captivate you at first sight. It weaves together the texture of the Naxi ancient town, the elegance of Chinese courtyards, and the wild charm of the mountains and fields into a net that you willingly sink into.

"A Courtyard World: When Ancient Town Life Meets Chinese Elegance"

The moment you step into the homestay, you feel as if you have entered a miniature museum of aesthetics. The flying eaves and upturned corners of Naxi style collide with the modern white walls and gray bricks to create a wonderful spark. The red trees beside the stone path look like a burning glow, and the wooden tea table under the umbrella is waiting for you to brew a pot of Pu'er tea and watch the clouds roll by.

The water feature in the courtyard is the finishing touch—the stone landscape pillars reflect in the clear water, forming a symmetrical frame with the eaves of the ancient town in the distance. When the wind blows, the ripples gently sway, and even time seems to slow down.

"A Room of Simple Joy: Bringing the Breath of the Mountains and Fields into Every Inch of Space"

The guest rooms are the best interpretation of "naturalism." Wooden floors and walls outline a warm contour, white bedding looks like a fluffy cloud under natural light, and the glow from the bamboo pendant lamp fills the entire room with a lazy atmosphere.

The view from the window is a scene itself: bamboo shadows paint light ink-like pictures on the white walls, azaleas and pine branches weave vibrant green in front of the window, and even the texture of the curtains echoes the patterns of the plants, as if you are living in the embrace of the mountains and fields.

"A Place to Slow Down: Stealing Moments of Relaxation in the Story of Shuhe"

It is only a few steps from the core area of Shuhe Ancient Town, yet it is isolated from all the noise. You can follow the flow of people in the ancient town in the morning to eat a bowl of chicken bean jelly, or you can stay in the homestay’s courtyard, watching the tiny osmanthus flowers fall on the stone path and listening to the bamboo leaves rustle, telling old stories of the ancient town.

Here, time is meant to be "wasted": daydreaming by the water feature all afternoon, watching the light and shadow slowly move over the bricks; brewing a pot of tea on the wooden tea table, letting the fragrance of tea mingle with the scent of plants at your nose; or simply sitting by the window, watching the courtyard plants grow from tender green to deep green...

Qiye Manyu is a gentle gift from Shuhe to travelers—it allows you to have your own "quiet corner" amid the lively scenes of the ancient town, turning the wind of Lijiang, the charm of Shuhe, and the leisure of the mountains and fields into a dream you never want to wake from.

Post by Ward_65~Liam | Oct 25, 2025