yao xiang ju

Amidst the Hustle and Bustle of Yaoli Ancient Town Nestled deep within the fabric of the scenic area, Yaoxiang Homestay shines like a smooth, polished porcelain shard amidst the lively atmosphere of Yaoli Ancient Town. Right before the window, the internet-famous wooden bridge shimmers with dancing light and shadows. Push open the window, and you’ll be greeted by the dark-tiled roofs of the ancient town and the rippling blue waves of the Yao River. In the morning mist, the bluestone paths glimmer softly, and it feels as if you could reach out and catch the fragrance of tea wafting from the Ming and Qing Dynasty commercial street. In spring, watch willow branches brush against the bridge; in summer, listen to cicadas chirping around the house; in autumn, admire cooking smoke drifting over Yibu Ridge; in winter, gaze at snow settling on the eaves of ancestral halls. The free parking lot holds tire tracks from cars that traveled far and wide, while the 24-hour front desk glows like the threshold light of one’s hometown. There’s no need to rush your itinerary. Just downstairs lie the stone steps of Yibu Ridge; around the corner, you’ll stumble upon the weathered blue bricks of old residences. The timeless charm of Raonan Ceramics and the bustle of the Ming-Qing commercial street are all within walking distance. As dusk blurs the outline of the wooden bridge and the lanterns in the ancestral halls light up one after another, you’ll finally understand why some people keep coming back—this place has no deliberate pretense of elegance, yet it holds a magical power to turn a foreign land into a home. Leave your luggage in the clean room, and let the sunlight on the stone steps and the cloud reflections in the stream slowly steep your days into a cup of tea that lingers with a sweet aftertaste.