A Cool Summer | Guanlu Village, a Secret Summer Escape in a Huizhou-style Ancient Village As cities are enveloped by the scorching heat of summer, I, filled with awe and curiosity, stepped into

A Cool Summer | Guanlu Village, a Secret Summer Escape in a Huizhou-style Ancient Village 🌳
As cities are enveloped by the scorching heat of summer, I, filled with awe and curiosity, stepped into Guanlu Village in Yixian County, Huangshan City, as if opening a cool summer retreat guide, with every page filled with the cool secrets of nature and culture.

Stepping into Guanlu Village, you are first greeted by the Xixi River system flowing through the village, with its crystal-clear waters gently flowing and a water temperature that remains around 18℃ year-round. You can freely wade in the shallows and catch fish, letting the cool stream glide between your toes; the summer heat instantly dissipates, as if all the sultriness is carried away by the stream.

Walking along the flagstone path by the stream, you'll find ancient residences with white walls and dark tiles, arranged in a picturesque disorder on both sides. The towering horse-head walls, set against the blue sky, appear even more ancient and solemn. Stepping into the renowned "Guanlu Eight Houses" architectural complex, each residence is independently complete yet closely connected, featuring courtyards, halls, patios, and gardens inside. In the courtyards, occasional breezes bring a touch of coolness; while the exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings, while showcasing Huizhou craftsmanship, also seem to tell cool stories of days gone by.

Behind the village lies a "bamboo forest secret realm," a natural oxygen bar for summer escape. Strolling through it, the dense bamboo forest covers the sky and blocks out the sun, with sunlight only dappling through the gaps in the bamboo leaves. Listening to the rustling of the wind through the bamboo leaves and feeling the subtle coolness within the bamboo grove, it feels as if you are in a cool world where all worries are cast aside.

If you get tired from walking, you can also visit the Guanlu Tent Resort Hotel to swim freely in the infinity pool, letting your body be enveloped by the cool water; or take a private hot spring bath, while nourishing your skin and enjoying complete relaxation for body and mind.

Guanlu Village is truly a unique history book. The stream and bamboo forest are its cover, the ancient residences are its pages, and the cool breezes and pleasant hot springs are the most beautiful illustrations within the book. It attracts people to come, to touch the pulse of history, to feel the flow of coolness, and in this summer retreat paradise, to find inner peace and enjoy the beauty of summer.

Post by 987Finn~Foster* | Aug 2, 2025