Late Autumn Night Talk, Earthly Joys

When the last ray of sunset brushes past the flying eaves, the Garden Hotel becomes a place for autumn night whispers.
Invite a few friends to sit around the tea pavilion facing the mountain. On the table are freshly picked autumn chrysanthemums and newly sun-dried tangerine peels. Brew a pot of aged Pu'er tea and watch the tea leaves float and sink in the pot. The topics need not be deliberate; they are all about recent happenings and distant prospects, casual and natural life details. You can chat about the leisurely pleasures of life, discuss elegant matters of past and present, or admire the autumn scenery in the garden. There is the passion of "Stopping the carriage to love the maple forest at dusk," and the serenity of "Clear springs flowing over stones." The ancient custom of floating wine cups along winding streams and the modern gathering around the fire for night talks are both beautiful.
Outside the window, ginkgo leaves fall softly under the moonlight, landing on the grass, moss-covered stone walls, and bluestone paths... Inside, laughter and the aroma of tea intertwine, drifting past carved window lattices and blending with the chirping of insects. This autumn night garden is free from the clamor of the city, only the closeness of souls and the calmness brought by the passage of time.
As the night deepens, the osmanthus fragrance grows stronger, and moonlight filters through the branches casting mottled shadows, gently wrapping all fatigue, leaving only peace and comfort in the heart.
The autumn night garden holds the truest earthly joys.

Lijiang Naxi Yayuan Garden Hotel

Post by Howard Laura Laur | Nov 3, 2025