[My Yangshuo Vacation Diary | Staying in a Dreamy Guesthouse in a Landscape Painting]

The moment I pushed open the wooden door of the "Ou Yu Luxury Guesthouse," I heard the gentle whispers of the Li River and the karst peaks. The misty, ink-wash landscape unfolded before the floor-to-ceiling windows like a live wallpaper. "So this is what it feels like to live inside a painting," I thought. 🌿 The hospitality of the housekeeper, Xiaotang, was as warm and comforting as a close friend. Half an hour early, she brought my luggage into the sun-drenched room with a view. The hand-drawn map of the Yulong River bamboo rafting route held hidden gems known only to locals. The ginger tea she brought when the rain suddenly came made even the damp weather seem lovely. ☔ The 180° panoramic terrace offered every romantic moment imaginable. In the early morning, wrapped in a thin blanket, I watched the clouds kiss the mountains. At night, I soaked in the private hot spring, counting the stars as they fell into the river. The bedding, sun-dried with the scent of grass and trees, and the complete set of smart home appliances within reach, infused every detail with luxury. ✨ The housekeeping team could be called the "Yangshuo Know-It-Alls." Their recommended Yulong River cycling route avoided 90% of the tourists. The strategy for a 6:30 am bamboo raft ride was worth its weight in gold. They even pinpointed the three-wheeled cart stall where the grandma at the village entrance sells her osmanthus cake. 🚴♀️ A small surprise tucked into my backpack upon departure— a handmade osmanthus sachet + a handwritten postcard— captured the essence of Yangshuo's mountain breezes and moon shadows. For a guesthouse this dreamy, I'd willingly visit Yangshuo 100 more times! 💯