The moment I stepped into Boxinyunshe, it felt like I had entered another dimension

🌙 Boxinyunshe: A Poetic Residence in the Nightscape of Lijiang Old Town The water ripples, the lantern light is hazy, and Lijiang’s night is shattered into starlight in the courtyard of Boxinyunshe. 🌌 The moment I stepped into Boxinyunshe, it felt like I had entered another dimension. Under the night sky, the Naxi courtyard is gently illuminated by warm, soft lighting—hidden light strips, table lamps, and wall lamps together weave a richly layered dream of light and shadow. The bluestone path glimmers faintly under the lantern light, and the still water pool in the center of the courtyard reflects Lijiang’s night sky like a glass mirror. 🏮 The night by the pool is breathtakingly beautiful. The water reflects the paper lanterns hanging from the eaves, and as the ripples shimmer, the entire courtyard seems to float above the starlight. Playful birds occasionally skim the water’s surface, creating ripples that turn the reflected blue sky and white clouds into glowing "jelly." Water lilies stretch out in the lantern light, and together with the reflections of ancient buildings in the water, they form a moving version of the "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains." Standing under the archway, the doorframe becomes a natural photo frame, perfectly capturing the "Castle in the Sky" and the "Water Illusion" in one shot—each photo looks otherworldly. 👘 We specially rented ethnic costumes outside to shoot in this picturesque night scene. Light-colored long dresses or Hanfu blend beautifully with the blue and white gradient background, like figures from a painting. Every corner of the guesthouse is a perfect photo spot—the carved railings on the second floor cast mottled shadows under the light, and the view overlooking the entire courtyard is stunning. Fish swim freely in the water below, adding dynamic life to the static beauty. 📸 Lijiang Travel Tips · 🏠 Accommodation: Naxi-style guesthouses inside Lijiang Old Town are the top choice, offering local cultural experience and convenient night tours. It’s recommended to choose accommodations with courtyard designs to truly feel the charm of Naxi architecture. · 🌄 Best Time to Shoot: It’s best to return to the guesthouse around dusk to enjoy the sky blending orange and purple at sunset and capture the guesthouse bathed in warm light. The guesthouse lights usually turn on at dusk and off around 10 PM, so plan your time accordingly. · 🚶 Night Tour Recommendation: From Boxinyunshe, you can easily walk to the bar area near Sifang Street. Recommended bars include Sakura House, a classic quiet bar; Da Bing’s Hut, a literary gathering spot; and Bamboo Book Bar, where you can listen to folk songs while enjoying the old town’s nightscape. · 🍜 Food Exploration: Don’t forget to visit Zhongyi Night Market to try local snacks like cured pork rib hotpot and chicken bean jelly—must-try delicacies. Avoid touristy "ancient style" cafes and "specialty" snack shops; instead, seek out local favorite old shops like Ami Noodles near Sifang Street for authentic taste and affordable prices. · 📍 Itinerary Planning: If you have enough time, include attractions like Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Shuhe Ancient Town, and Lugu Lake in your itinerary. But no matter what, be sure to reserve at least one full night for Boxinyunshe, for the nightscape of Lijiang Old Town, and for the quiet self you long for. 💫 The night at Boxinyunshe is not only a visual feast but also a spiritual cleansing. Here, night is not the end of the day but the beginning of another existence—at the place where the lights dim, meet your original self.