By the Water｜The "Pang Donglai" of Homestays, Where Vacation Meets Thoughtful Care

💦 At the foot of Tongbai Mountain, by the source of the Huai River, "By the Water"—the first retreat of "Secluded Country Living" in southern Henan—officially opens its doors.
💦 Where the Huai meets Yue River, moored like a celestial raft, this is our new home and your newfound utopia.
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🏠 Highlights
✅ Nestled below Tongbai Mountain, at the origin of the Huai River
👉 The thousand-mile Huai River flows from Tongbai to Huai'an, merging into the sea and nourishing the land.
👉 The homestay sits at the mountain's base, with the Huai River right before its gates—the very inspiration for its name.
👉 Located at the Henan-Hubei border, it blends natural beauty with rustic charm.

✅ Poetic Countryside, Ideal Retreat
👉 Channeling the Huai waters into courtyards adorned with quirky rocks, bamboo, and cypress; raw wood furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows blur the line between nature and dwelling.
👉 The design preserves southern Henan’s traditional architecture while embracing modern minimalism—white walls, gray tiles, and a return to simplicity.
👉 Life here is vibrant: cozy reading nooks, whimsical photo sculptures, and dreamy evenings under droplet-shaped lights.

✅ Meticulous Care, By the Water
👉 The property features 12 scenic guestrooms and a riverside restaurant, plus a café, pool, library, and viewing decks.
👉 Rooms boast beyond-five-star amenities: custom essential oil diffusers, Edifier speakers, Pang Donglai premium water, sanitizers, luxury toiletries, ora² toothpaste, and kids' care kits.
👉 Extras include welcome fruits, minibars, Aoka coffee, and bedtime snacks—ensuring each day feels refined.
👉 The coveted soaking tub rooms offer private outdoor spaces with oversized double massage tubs, perfect for summer relief.
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🧭 Guide
【Homestay】Secluded Country Living · By the Water
【Address】Laojie Village, Yuehe Town, Tongbai County, Nanyang, Henan
【Rooms】5 soaking tub rooms, 7 scenic view rooms
【Transport】Navigate to "Secluded Country Living · By the Water" by car.
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🚗 Nearby Attractions
🌈 *Journey to the West* Rafting: A 9km adventure retracing the pilgrimage route.
🌈 Huai River Bamboo Raft: Drift between two provinces amid stunning landscapes.
🌈 Tongbai Mountain (Huai River Source): Cool off at Water Curtain Cave or visit the mountaintop Yuntai Temple.
🌈 Oriental Sacred Wood Garden: Masterful wood carvings and a diverse ebony forest.
🌈 Henan Buddhist College: A zen art space with the world’s only ebony arhat collection.