Qingdao | I Found a Hidden Courtyard in Jimo Ancient City

I visited 📍 Jimo Ancient City over the weekend. The spring here ☘️ is truly delightful, with gentle breezes and 🔆 warm sunshine. What surprised me most was finding a hidden courtyard where I stayed for a night, feeling all my work stress and fatigue ❤️ melt away. ✅ Recommended Stay: Qingdao Moqi Hot Spring Guesthouse 📍 Address: No. 5, 20 Xuegong Street, Jimo Ancient City, Jimo District, Qingdao 🏡 Hidden Courtyard This guesthouse is located in the northeast corner of Jimo Ancient City, away from the tourist-packed main streets. Walking through the deep alley into the guesthouse, I left all the hustle and bustle behind, finding peace and beauty. The decor is thoughtfully designed, balancing traditional ancient style with Chinese craftsmanship. Every ornament and bamboo chair reflects the owner's careful attention to detail. In the courtyard, a cat lazily basks in the sunshine while giant koi fish swim freely in the pond. Occasional breezes rustle the bamboo leaves, accompanied by birdsong. In this atmosphere, my tense spirit completely relaxed. 🛋️ Japanese-Style Room The guesthouse rooms feature Japanese tatami style with fresh, simple colors that feel gentle and elegant. Sitting by the courtyard, enjoying bamboo views and the breeze while brewing a pot of fragrant tea offers a paradise-like experience that's hard to leave behind. The courtyard also has a private hot spring pool. In the evening, surrounded by bamboo, I slipped into the warm water. At that moment, I enjoyed not just the hot spring but also the delightful harmony with nature. 🥟 Energizing Breakfast After a peaceful night's sleep, I enjoyed an energizing breakfast in the dining room. With both sweet and savory options, meat and vegetable dishes, a bowl of soft millet porridge, and steaming wontons, each bite seemed to gradually restore my spirit. 🏯 Jimo Ancient City Stepping out of the guesthouse's main entrance leads directly to Jimo Ancient City. Wandering freely, I saw flowers blooming on branches in the alleys and experienced the bustling excitement on the main streets. In the spring scenery, the entire ancient city seemed to gain a unique vitality.