Drunk at Dusk | By the Lion Hill in Lijiang, Dreaming with the Ancient City’s Twilight

Who would have thought that deep within the quiet alleys of Lion Hill lies such a secret courtyard. Staying at Da Mei Hua Su · Yun Banshan Scenic Resort Hotel feels like embracing the gentlest twilight of Lijiang, with the romance of dusk forever imprinted in your heart. 📍 Location: No. 84, Upper Huangshan Section, Xinhua Street, Gucheng District, Lijiang City (By Lion Hill) 🌆 Private Twilight Frame: The hotel’s location is the prime “C position” for viewing, neighboring well-known hotels yet enjoying a secluded tranquility. When dusk falls, standing on the private terrace, you see a sea of blue-tiled roofs dyed softly in a blend of blue and pink by the twilight. The clouds at the horizon look like casually spread blue ink, and the lazy atmosphere is within reach. Exclusive access effectively isolates the ancient city’s hustle and bustle, reserving this quietness only for guests, allowing even introverted souls to fully immerse in this gentle serenity. 🎶 Immersive Service Experience: After booking, the butler thoughtfully sends a carefully prepared service guide. In the morning, lazily lounging on the terrace, watching the gentle sunlight climb over the layered blue rooftops, with soothing music playing in a loop, it feels as if the entire ancient city softly resonates with the morning light. 🥐 Morning Light with Breakfast: Breakfast is a delightful awakening for the taste buds. Made-to-order Chinese and Western options are full of warmth: comforting Chinese shredded chicken congee with crispy fried dough sticks, sweet Western berry pancakes drizzled with local rich honey, paired with a freshly brewed coffee. Sitting by the window, watching the morning light gradually illuminate the ancient city’s contours, every bite is filled with the unique comfort and peace of dawn. 🌿 Exclusive Memories in the Courtyard: Two old trees with branches reaching the sky grow in the courtyard. The butler says they were “old friends” of the hotel’s former site, Xinhua Primary School. Standing under the trees at dusk, the swaying shadows complement the ancient city’s soft blue skyline. Glancing down, you can catch local people moving on the basketball court below the mountain, where poetic slow time and everyday life harmoniously blend under a blue-toned filter. The rustling of leaves in the wind sounds like the ancient city humming a blues tune—this is the lazy and free spirit at the core of Lijiang. In just a few days of stay, the heart is captured by this unique twilight tenderness. Here, it’s not just about staying at a hotel, but immersing yourself in the gentlest light and shadow poem of Lijiang Ancient City’s day and night transition. On the next trip to Lijiang, be sure to return to this “secret courtyard” to savor and cherish the blue tiles, swaying tree shadows, and the slowly flowing time in the twilight.