Wuyi Square Hidden Courtyard

In Changsha, a city where delicious food and vibrant street life coexist, I discovered this hidden gem of a guesthouse in the city center—Yujian 1939 Courtyard. It’s truly a perfect urban retreat tailored for artsy young people! The white walls and gray tiles of this Chinese-style courtyard hide lush greenery and lazy cats, and every snapshot feels like stepping into a traditional landscape painting 🌿 ✨ Thoughtful stay experience: • Each room is over 40 square meters of spaciousness, with designers nailing the modern Chinese style. Features include smart toilets, imported aromatherapy, and branded toiletries (comparable to five-star hotel standards) • The "Jingtan" room I stayed in has a giant projector screen, perfect for lying on the 2-meter-wide bed and binge-watching variety shows at night • The housekeeper secretly left snacks in the room and even helped us with our luggage when we left 🧳 🚶♂️ A walker’s dream location: • 5-minute walk to Tianxin Pavilion (the oldest remaining city wall in Changsha) • 10-minute stroll to Wuyi Square/Huangxing Pedestrian Street (endless tea from Chayan Yuese and classic black stinky tofu) • The subway Line 1 entrance is right at the alley, just 2 stops to Orange Isle PS: Don’t forget to check out the night view of the KAWS sculpture on the 7th floor of the International Finance Center 🌃 🐱 Courtyard surprises: • Two adorably fierce orange cats lounge on the stone steps soaking up the sun • The owner has a collection of Xiang embroidery and Tongguan kiln ceramics, with every corner telling a story • Wake up to birdsong and enjoy a bowl of rice noodles under the wooden eaves for a truly ceremonial morning 💡 Stay tips: 1. You can see Tianxin Pavilion lit up at night from here 2. The "Yang Dia Sweet Wine" at the alley entrance pairs perfectly with the courtyard (don’t forget to order the fermented rice plum jelly) 3. No elevator in the guesthouse, so if you have a lot of luggage, call the housekeeper for help Staying here for three days felt like coming home every day—so healing. If you want to experience a stylish yet authentic slow life in Changsha, this place is definitely the right choice!