A cozy log cabin hidden in Yumu Mountain! The slow life beside Yanyu Temple is so healing

Finally checked in at Hengyang Yumu Mountain Villa Yanyu Temple branch! The exact location is inside the Yumu Mountain Scenic Area, Yumu Mountain Town, Zhengxiang District, Hengyang City (500 meters east of Yanyu Temple). Just search the hotel name on navigation, super easy to find. Once you step in, you are immediately embraced by the tranquility surrounded by the forest~ The entire villa is designed in an immersive natural wood style, from the solid wood corridor at the entrance to the furniture in the rooms, all made of natural solid wood with clear grain patterns. Large floor-to-ceiling glass windows frame the greenery of Yumu Mountain like a moving painting. The courtyard is paved with bluestone slabs, with swaying bamboo shadows and babbling streams. A wooden pavilion hides under the shade of trees. Walking inside feels like entering a Japanese-style forest garden, every snapshot is a healing masterpiece. The rooms are truly warm to the heart! Spacious and airy, with natural wood bed frames and cotton-linen bedding exuding a simple texture. There are no excessive decorations, yet every detail shows style. The biggest surprise is the full underfloor heating; in winter, the room is warm as soon as you enter, and it feels super comfortable to walk barefoot on the floor~ The facilities are thoughtful too, with smart toilets, branded toiletries, and high-speed WiFi all available. Some room types have private terraces where you can sit on a rattan chair, drink tea, listen to the wind, and watch the distant mountains and mist, so cozy you won’t want to move. The dining experience is full of homely flavors! Breakfast is a Chinese buffet with freshly cooked Hengyang fish noodles, handmade steamed buns, tea eggs, and local specialty Zhajiang rice noodles, light and stomach-friendly, very tasty. For main meals, local Hengyang dishes are recommended: chopped chili fish head is fresh, spicy, and flavorful; stir-fried cured meat with smoked bamboo shoots is intoxicatingly fragrant. All ingredients are fresh from the mountains, restoring authentic southern Hunan flavors. The must-try is the hearth tea brewing! The housekeeper sets up a charcoal fire on the courtyard terrace, with red dates, longan, tangerines, rice cakes, and sweet potatoes spread on the grill. Brewing tea while roasting snacks, chatting with friends, and watching the mountain view creates a warm and full atmosphere~ The intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience and housekeeper service deserve high praise! I learned bamboo weaving from a local craftsman, from peeling bamboo strips to weaving a small bamboo basket by hand. The process was healing and rewarding. The 24-hour housekeeper service is attentive throughout, confirming travel needs in advance, arranging pick-up and drop-off, helping with luggage upon arrival, introducing facilities, and proactively recommending off-the-beaten-path attractions and local food. Any request is answered instantly on WeChat, even borrowing a power bank or asking for hiking routes is quickly resolved, full marks for attention to detail~ Transportation is quite convenient too. It takes about 40 minutes to drive from downtown Hengyang, about 1 hour from Hengyang East Station by car, and the hotel can also help book pick-up and drop-off services (some charges apply). There are many nearby places to visit. It’s a 10-minute walk to Yanyu Temple, which is very rustic and suitable for incense burning, praying, and peaceful walks; in the Yumu Mountain Scenic Area, you can hike and visit tea gardens to breathe fresh air; a 20-minute drive can take you to the Hengyang Battle Memorial Hall to learn about history, which is quite suitable for a slow-paced trip with family or friends. This stay was really comfortable, with a quiet environment, warm rooms, attentive service, and tasty food. Whether you want to relax and unwind or experience slow living, it’s quite suitable. 🏠 Hengyang Yumu Mountain Villa (Yanyu Temple branch) [RoundNails] 100 meters in front of Yanyu Temple, Yumu Village, Yumu Mountain Town, Zhengxiang District, Hengyang City