Escape the City: A 72-Hour Healing Journey at Luquan Mountain Retreat

| A 72-Hour Healing Journey at Luquan Mountain Retreat. 🌿Escape the City: A 72-Hour Healing Journey at Luquan Mountain Retreat "Who knew such a magical retreat was hidden near Shijiazhuang!" As our car wound through the mountain roads of Luquan Just an hour's drive from downtown according to GPS The moment we rolled down the windows The fresh scent of pine needles mixed with morning dew filled our lungs I knew we'd found the perfect "breathing sanctuary" for city dwellers 📍Location: Guishan Yinsu, Luquan 🚗Transportation: Self-driving recommended (free parking)/about CNY 60 by taxi from downtown 💰Cost per person: CNY 300+ (including breakfast and dinner) 📸Photo-worthy spots: 99.9% therapeutic scenes ▫️First Impressions: A Hidden Oasis of Green The moment we pushed open the old elm wood door A sea of green rushed into view The 300㎡ courtyard was like a spilled artist's palette Morning glory climbing stone walls, ferns growing wild A bamboo swing appearing around the corner Moss-embraced bluestone paths Every detail whispers the essence of "slow living" The owner, a designer who's lived in seclusion for ten years Created six themed rooms: ✔️270° stargazing glass room ✔️Japanese Zen room with private hot spring ✔️Loft duplex family room Our "Bamboo Shadow" room was a delightful surprise Floor-to-ceiling windows facing swaying phoenix tail bamboo Waking to bird songs in the morning Opening the window to catch the first ray of sunlight ▫️Healing: 12 Hours of Mountain Living 7:00 Brewing tea with mountain spring water with the housekeeper 9:00 Making qingtuan with freshly ground soy milk 14:00 Reading "Mountain Seasons" under the phoenix tree 16:00 Hiking the back mountain to collect pine cones 19:00 BBQ and outdoor movie by the firepit 22:00 Counting stars while soaking in a rose petal bath Their mountain cuisine deserves special mention All ingredients freshly harvested daily: 🌱Wild magnolia shoots salad with a subtle bitter-sweet finish 🔥Wood-fired free-range chicken so delicious you'll lick your fingers 🍄Fresh porcini noodles with gravy after the rain Paired with the owner's homemade mulberry wine Creating a healing experience reminiscent of "Little Forest" ▫️Hidden Gems: Complete Travel Guide ❶Wuling Mountain hiking (800m from the guesthouse) Follow moss-covered stone steps into pristine forest Remember to take off shoes and play in the triple waterfall Wear non-slip shoes and bring insect repellent ❷Luquan Cloud Market (weekends only) A treasure trove of creative crafts 30 minutes away Plant-dyed scarves/bamboo lampshades/walnut crafts Perfect for souvenirs ❸Hidden Creek Library (inside the guesthouse) Forest library with 2000+ books Highly recommend the tatami window seats Super therapeutic to copy sutras while listening to rain on banana leaves 📸Photo Spot Guide ➀Century-old walnut tree in courtyard center (wide-angle upward shot) ➁Room bay window + bamboo tea set (backlit profile shots) ➂Back mountain bamboo path (dynamic running shots) ➃Starry night tent (use fairy lights for lighting) 💡Stay Tips: ·Recommend 2-night stay for full relaxation ·Bring light jacket for spring/summer temperature differences ·Pet-friendly (advance notice required) ·Guqin gathering every Friday When city neons transform into fireflies outside When hurried elevator steps become rustling leaves You'll understand Tao Yuanming's words: "Long confined in a cage, finally returning to nature" It's not about escape, but rediscovering life's true form Now lying in the courtyard rattan chair Watching moonlight trace silver mountain silhouettes Mountain breeze carries unknown flower fragrance Those unreplied work messages Can wait until tomorrow 🌙Tonight, I belong only to these stars