For this cliffside sea-view homestay, I made a special trip to Xiapu

The first time I saw photos of Yunshang Fuyao, I was instantly struck by its breathtaking presence suspended between mountains and sea. Returning from abroad, I wanted to take my family on a getaway. After a two-hour drive from Fuzhou Airport, when the homestay’s silhouette finally came into view, all my fatigue turned into awe—it looked like a white garden growing out of the cliffs, floating between clouds and emerald waves. The butler was already waiting at the door and gave us a tour after check-in. Every turn revealed a new surprise. The most captivating feature was the 270° panoramic viewing platform, with cliffs beneath and the vast East China Sea stretching ahead. Time slowed down here. In the afternoon, I picked a favorite book from the shelf. At dusk, I strolled along the nearby viral seaside path, listening to Xiapu’s ocean breeze. The 180° romantic round-bed room I stayed in was practically made for photos! Floor-to-ceiling windows let me wake up to waves and fishing boats drifting below. The homestay’s owner is a perfectionist with an eye for aesthetics, evident in every detail. On the second day, I woke up at 5 AM in my pajamas to catch the sunrise. When the first rays pierced the clouds, the entire sea turned into flowing gold foil, with fishing boats as silhouettes. This scene was ten times more beautiful than all the travel photos in my collection. After breakfast, my family relaxed in the homestay’s game room playing mahjong, while I wandered around snapping pictures. The place was incredibly photogenic—my social media posts had friends thinking I’d jetted off to another international getaway right after returning home. Xiapu’s summer is romantic and enchanting, reminding me once again that slowing down is what makes a trip truly meaningful ✈. Homestay: Yunshang Fuyao Cliffside Aesthetic Homestay Address: No. 7, Dongbi Village, Sansha Town, Xiapu County