Breathing Halfway Up the Mountain

If I am destined to fall in love with Dali over and over again, it must be because of its lush greenery. —— When the wind from Cangshan sweeps across the blue of Erhai Lake, I find myself on the mountainside, held breathless by a patch of verdant green. "Breathing Halfway Up the Mountain," designed by a Spanish architect, hides five semi-open dreamlike spaces. Outside every window, there’s either a suspended infinity pool or the ripples of a private hot spring. 🌊 The infinity pool reflects the ever-changing clouds. 🪟 Floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows frame a 270° view of Cangshan and Erhai. 🌺 By the garden hot spring, hydrangeas play with light and shadow. —— It turns out that Dali’s luxury is its courage to slow down time. Smart curtains gently unveil the morning light. Underfloor heating tenderly supports bare feet. Jazz music dances with the mountain breeze from a Marshall speaker. No need to deliberately search for photo spots. The floral tiles at the corner, the lounge chairs by the pool, even the steam rising from a cup of hand-brewed coffee— all are poems Dali writes for your eyes. ✨ Tips for your stay: ▫️ Take your time to daydream—light and shadow here change every hour. ▫️ Butler-style service ensures even the air humidity is just right. ▫️ 35 minutes from the ancient town, a perfect distance. If there’s a paradise on earth, it must be draped in green, standing halfway up the mountain, and whispering to you: Take it slow.