Songyang Mountain Residence｜Stay in a Cloud Guesthouse in a 600-Year-Old Ancient Village

Opening the window reveals endless mountain mist—this is exactly what I found at this mountaintop guesthouse in Songyang! In Chenjiapu Village, a 600-year-old ancient village, lies the Shanye Yunye Guesthouse, a clever blend of modern and rustic charm. The combination of underfloor heating, smart devices, and a sea of clouds completely won me over~

Shanye Yunye Guesthouse
Address: No. 61 West Road, Chenjiapu Village, Siduxiang (Prime mountaintop location)
Environment:
1. Every room is a scenic room! My room faced the valley, watching the sea of clouds roll in the morning and counting stars filling the sky at night.
2. The guesthouse is hidden at the highest point of the ancient village, with all public areas offering unobstructed 180-degree mountain views.
3. The chance of seeing a sea of clouds after rain is very high; sitting on the terrace lets you capture National Geographic-worthy shots.

Accommodation Experience:
√ Underfloor heating + smart toilets save those who fear the cold
√ Bedding so comfortable you’ll want to buy the same set for home
√ Toiletries are a premium line with lemongrass scent
√ The nightly goodnight sweet soup is heartwarming

Photo Guide:
☞ Shoot morning mist by the floor-to-ceiling window (best light 6:00-7:00 AM)
☞ Use a drone on the rooftop terrace to capture the sea of clouds
☞ The guesthouse’s corner staircase with wooden old walls is perfect for photos
☞ Capture the sunset turning the ancient village golden in the evening

Nearby Activities:
→ 5-minute walk to Pioneer Bookstore (the most beautiful bookstore built on a cliff)
→ 10 minutes to Feizhaoji for cloud-top coffee
→ Hike along the ancient trail to encounter wild waterfalls
→ Visit villagers’ traditional brown sugar workshops

Foodie Tips:
√ The guesthouse’s own restaurant serves amazing Hunan cuisine! Chopped chili fish head pairs perfectly with cloud mist tea
√ Must-try local specialties: gray juice cake, preserved mustard greens with native pork
√ The host can help book a rustic chicken soup hotpot at a farmhouse at the foot of the mountain

Transportation:
Self-driving is recommended! The mountain roads are stunning but winding
3.5 hours by high-speed train from Hangzhou to Lishui Station + 1 hour by car
The guesthouse offers free shuttle service to the parking lot