Xiapu Hides a Heavenly Resort–––Ningde Edition

Basic Info 😄
- Location: No. 17, Xiayang Natural Village, Yacheng Town, Xiapu County, Ningde City, Fujian Province. Nestled between mountains and sea, it faces Yu Mountain Island, Fenghuo Island, and South Taimu across the water 🌊.
- Name Origin: The homestay is a 15-li (7.5 km) walk from Yacheng Town. In ancient times, 30 li was called "one she," so 15 li became "half she." The village originally had over 30 households living a half-fishing, half-farming lifestyle, hence the name "Yucun Banshe" (Happy Village Half-House) 🏡.
- Area: Covers over 9,000 square meters, renovated from 9 old houses, including Banshe Tea House, Yucun Restaurant, Changle Residence, etc., with a total of 20 guest rooms 🛏️.

Design Features 🎨
- Chinese-Japanese Fusion: White-walled, black-tiled Chinese-style buildings paired with wabi-sabi courtyards, incorporating Japanese elements like ocean-view lawns and Japanese gardens, creating a unique ambiance 🌸.
- Local Materials: Construction and decor follow the principle of using local materials—raw stone, wood, and tiles—preserving traditional rural charm 🌳.

Amenities 🎉
- Leisure Facilities: Features a 7,000㎡ lawn, rooftop infinity pool, cliffside café, ocean-view tea house, BBQ deck, sauna, calligraphy room, etc. At night, the cliffside café transforms into an open-air cinema under the stars 🎬.
- Room Facilities: Rooms feature wood designs with bathtubs, oversized windows, and Kingkoil mattresses. Some rooms have private courtyards, and most offer direct sea views 🌅.

Nearby Attractions 🎈
- Natural Scenery: Faces Da Yu Mountain Island with stunning sea-sky views. Nearby spots like Yangjiaxi and Taimu Mountain are just a 30-minute drive away 🌄.
- Cultural Sites: Nearby Rongfeng Park boasts the northernmost ancient banyan tree grove on Earth and maple forests in their pristine state 🍂.

Post by DAX GRIFFITH | Jul 1, 2025