A Letter from Chunye at Jiuhua Mountain: The Ideal Retreat to Settle Body and Mind

At the intertwining of the endless green of Jiuhua Mountain and the sound of Buddhist chants, a "Letter from Chunye" quietly arrives. This Zen-inspired guesthouse, hidden in the ancient village of Laotianwu, has become the ideal retreat for travelers to settle their body and mind, with the ambiance of opening the door to see Buddha and raising their eyes to find fate.

[One] Terrace Viewing Buddha, Dialoguing with the Sacred Realm

The guesthouse boasts an exceptional view, with the restaurant terrace facing the 99-meter-tall Kṣitigarbha statue. In the morning, mist drapes the mountains like a light veil, and the Buddha’s shadow appears faintly; at dusk, the sunset bathes the bronze statue in golden light, solemn yet warm; at night, the starry sky and the temple lights reflect each other, turning the terrace into a natural Daoist altar where one can look up and see the Bodhi tree.

[Two] Quiet Meditation, Settling the Dust of the Mind

Here, guests can experience incense stick making, where each wisp of smoke rising from the incense represents a deeply connected Zen moment with oneself. Additionally, slow-paced rituals such as morning yoga, evening tea ceremonies, and starry night campfires make mountain living a spiritual practice.

[Three] A Space Where Wild Charm and Refinement Coexist

The 2,500㎡ lightly luxurious courtyard blends wabi-sabi style with Anhui southern residential elements, with white walls and black tiles dotted by a rice field book bar and a starry sky campsite. Guest rooms are equipped with smart facilities and high-end bedding, and outside the window flows an ink painting—spring plowing, summer greenery, autumn gold, and winter snow, showcasing the scenery of all four seasons.

[Four] Mountain Wild Zen on the Palate

The restaurant selects local ingredients, offering seasonal mountain feasts such as bamboo forest free-range chicken, Jiuhua dried bamboo shoots, and stone ear mushrooms. Paired with afternoon tea on the terrace, with the sea of clouds as the tablecloth and Buddha’s light as company, guests savor the Zen of life amid the warmth of daily life.

[Five] Convenience and Tranquility Combined

The guesthouse is adjacent to the Jiuhua Mountain Visitor Service Center, just a 1-2 minute drive away, and only 20 minutes from the core scenic area. The host thoughtfully provides shuttle services and Buddhist worship route planning, making the journey worry-free and feel like home.

A Letter from Chunye is not just a stay, but a practice that makes time stand still. The mountain breeze has already brought the letter, quietly waiting for those destined to meet.

Post by Benjamin.Bell@84 | Oct 22, 2025